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12 Cities With the Highest Income Needed to Live Comfortably
By Michael S. FischerSmartAsset research broke down the lifestyle to 50% for basic necessities, 30% for wants and 20% for saving.
March 25, 2026
Edward Jones Saw Uptick in Senior Advisor Exits in 2025: ReportPossible drivers include retirement, changes at the firm and a desire to own their books, Muriel Consulting suggests.
March 24, 2026
12 Happiest U.S. Cities: 2026Americans are more satisfied in places with financial freedom, good relationships, overall health and basic conveniences, SmartAsset notes.
March 24, 2026
CFP Board Forms Panel to Study Bachelor's Degree RequirementThe planner group announced changes to its education requirements in January.
March 23, 2026
On Wall Street, Trump's Flip on Iran Bombing Threat Sows Both Hope and DoubtMarkets rallied after the president announced negotiations, but many investors are skeptical he can end the war he started.
March 20, 2026
7 in 10 Americans Embrace New Approaches to Retirement: FidelitySome 80% of Generation Z and 60% of millennials said they plan to phase different kinds of work into retirement.
March 19, 2026
12 Most Expensive U.S. Cities in 2025SmartAsset ranked the cost of living across 236 cities, based on data for housing, food, utilities and other essentials.
March 18, 2026
DOL Won't Float a New Fiduciary RuleLabor said it has restored ERISA's five-part test for determining who is an investment advice fiduciary.