Economic Trends
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3 New Annuity Options for Nervous Retirement Savers
By Allison BellSome people like random walks through the markets. Some prefer guarantees.
February 27, 2026
12 Cities With the Highest Incomes Needed to Be Middle ClassThe local job market, housing market and infrastructure affect standards of living across the country, SmartAsset reports.
February 26, 2026
Citi to Cut 141 Jobs in New JerseyThe laytoffs are part of the financial services company's ongoing headcount reductions.
February 26, 2026
The 'Smart Money' Is Going to These 10 Stocks: MorningstarThe best fund managers have been investing in these companies over the past three months, Susan Dziubinski writes.
February 26, 2026
Life, Health and Annuity Issuer Employment Growth Beats ForecastsInsurers are especially interested in hiring technology, operations and analytics staff.
February 24, 2026
JPMorgan to Cut 120 Jobs in New JerseyThe layoff notice follows several hundred job cuts announced in New Jersey and California in 2025.
February 24, 2026
12 States With the Highest Household Net WorthThe median net worth across the U.S. ranges from $62,500 to nearly $700,000, new data shows.
February 23, 2026
12 States With Fastest-Growing CFP Populations: 2026One in 10 CFPs is based in California, according to CFP Board data analyzed by SmartAsset.