Economic Trends
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12 States Where It Takes the Most Income to Be in the Top 1%
By Michael S. FischerWhile economic conditions vary, it takes $731,492 on average to be part of this elite group, SmartAsset reports.
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.
July 15, 2025
Bonds Steadied Annuity Issuers in Q2: Morgan StanleyBut the issuers faced other economic risks, analysts warned ahead of earnings season.
July 15, 2025
33 Bargain Stocks to Buy Now: MorningstarFinancial services and consumer defensive stocks are pricey, but there are still deals to be found, analysts say.
July 14, 2025
The Most Educated Cities in America: 2025WalletHub ranked 150 metro areas on educational quality and attainment.
July 10, 2025
More Americans Plan to Leave a Bequest; Fewer Expect to Receive OneMany investors have not planned for their financial legacy, Northwestern Mutual reports.
July 10, 2025
4 Ways Tariffs Could Hurt Annuity IssuersSwiss Re institute analysts dismiss arguments that life insurers are immune to trade war pain.
July 08, 2025
12 States With the Most Potential AUM per AdvisorSeven states have more than $100 million in prospective assets available per advisor, SmartAsset reported.