Economic Trends
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12 States With the Highest Rates of Billion-Dollar RIAs
By Michael S. FischerSmartAsset rankings are based on the percentage that manage $1 billion or more as of August Form ADV filings.
August 12, 2025
Trump May Allow Lawsuit Against Powell Over Fed RenovationThe renovation work has become a flashpoint in Trump's pressure campaign against Powell for not lowering borrowing costs.
August 12, 2025
12 Cities With the Most Ultra-Wealthy Residents: 2025The residential footprints of those with a net worth of $30 million are becoming increasingly diversified, Altrata research found.
August 11, 2025
Top Tax Prep Firms for Customer Satisfaction: J.D. Power, 2025Professional tax services need to step it up to compete with DIY offerings, the research group says.
August 08, 2025
12 Worst States for an Affordable Retirement: 2025These locations have challenges around such lifestyle areas as safety, health care and the arts, Bankrate researchers 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.