Economic Trends
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12 Cities With the Most Ultra-Wealthy Residents: 2025
By Michael S. FischerThe residential footprints of those with a net worth of $30 million are becoming increasingly diversified, Altrata research found.
August 07, 2025
Private Credit Defaults to Create 'Winners and Whiners,' David Golub WarnsBut Golub, the head of a firm that helps annuity issuers and other clients invest assets, said M&A activity could increase.
August 05, 2025
Retirement Readiness Fell in Q1, Life Insurer Group SaysThe ACLI's overall middle-class financial well-being index was close to the historical average.
July 30, 2025
12 Countries With the Most Millionaires: 2025The United States minted more than 1,000 millionaires a day in 2024, UBS' Global Wealth Report finds.
July 24, 2025
12 States Where It Takes the Most Income to Be in the Top 1%While economic conditions vary, it takes $731,492 on average to be part of this elite group, SmartAsset reports.
July 24, 2025
6 Reasons Recurring DAF Donations Beat Lump SumsWhile many fund owners are making smaller repeat gifts and big responsive donations, most charities prefer the former.
July 23, 2025
First-Half U.S. Death Count Still 10.6% Higher Than Before COVIDA veteran actuary says she thinks the increase is more than a statistical fluke.
July 15, 2025
Workers Think They'll Need $1.3M to Retire: SurveyOnly 30% believe they will reach $1 million in savings, Schroders research found.