Economic Trends
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12 Worst Cities for Retirement: 2025
By Michael S. FischerThese cities are seriously lacking in areas like health care, affordability and quality of life, according to WalletHub.
September 04, 2025
12 Safest U.S. Cities: 2025A city's safety, or lack thereof, can have major implications for both residents and investors.
September 03, 2025
GOP Wants a Second Big Tax and Spending Bill but Faces HeadwindsAfter the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, there are few incentives left to entice swing-state lawmakers.
September 02, 2025
When You Hear 'I Already Have a Broker'This doesn’t necessarily mean "go away." There are ways to engage without giving them the hard sell.
September 02, 2025
Why Big Firms Are Losing the Hearts and Minds of AdvisorsA shift away from complacency is underway, and it favors advisors aligned with independent RIAs.
August 27, 2025
10 Most Expensive U.S. Cities to Buy a Luxury HomeFrenetic homebuying during the pandemic accelerated price growth across all tiers, Redfin research finds.
August 26, 2025
7 Cities Where a Luxury Home Costs Less Than $1MIn early 2025, the U.S. mean luxury home sale price was $1,348,065 — up 88% from 2015, Redfin finds.
August 22, 2025
Transamerica's Parent Might Move Headquarters to U.S.Aegon also reported that Transamerica's RILA sales have doubled.