Economic Trends
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12 States to Retire Comfortably on Less Than $52,000 a Year
By Michael S. FischerBankrate accounted for a little extra cash for savings and fun — and for the age at which people in these states actually retire.
April 28, 2021
World's Top 10 Multimillionaire HotspotsThese cities have the most residents with $5 million to $30 million in assets, according to Wealth-X.
April 23, 2021
More Business Owners Plan to Retire Early: SurveyA Wilmington Trust survey found that the share of business owners planning early retirement nearly doubled from a year ago.
April 19, 2021
How Interest Rates Affect Growth vs. Value StocksRates have risen on increased inflation expectations amid a reopening economy and crazy amounts of stimulus.
April 19, 2021
Should Repayment of ACA Tax Credits Be Suspended?Two professors debate the suspension of repayment obligations for excess health insurance premium tax credits for 2020.
April 19, 2021
12 Best Big Cities for Families to Build WealthWhen it comes to income vs. expenses, some big cities — even expensive ones — are friendlier than others.
April 14, 2021
How Financial Advisors Are Protecting Retirees From InflationMorningstar's Christine Benz outlines three ways to protect against inflation. We asked advisors for their ideas.
April 12, 2021
Best & Worst Housing Markets During the PandemicWith remote work the new norm, Bankrate tracked the winning and losing markets in the pandemic-fueled housing boom.