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5 Insurers That Sold the Most MYGAs in Q3
By Allison BellThese issuers generated $18 billion in sales by offering firm income guarantees.
November 20, 2025
12 Most Expensive States for a College EducationIn these states, WalletHub reports, the expenses take a big chunk out of households’ median annual income.
November 19, 2025
12 States Where the 1% Have the Highest Effective Tax RateNationally, this group paid 37% of federal income taxes, according to SmartAsset.
November 18, 2025
12 States Where College Education Costs the LeastAttending a school with in-state tuition in these locations can greatly defray the expense, WalletHub finds.
November 18, 2025
Advisors Offer Lots of Services, but Clients Focus on a Few: CerulliThe typical retail investor uses less then half the offerings the average financial professional provides, research finds.
November 18, 2025
10 U.S. Life and Annuity Issuers With the Most Assets: 2025Each company on this list has at least $300 billion in assets, and the average growth rate has been 5.5%.
November 14, 2025
15 Best Bars in the World, 2025The annual list, created by The World’s 50 Best Bars Academy, highlights elegant lounges and indie hangouts alike.
November 13, 2025
12 Most Expensive States to Raise a Child: 2025Costs topped $40,000 in the two most expensive states while dipping below $20,000 in one, SmartAsset finds.