Economic Trends
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12 Countries With the Most Millionaires: 2026
By Michael S. FischerThe world's millionaire population grew by 1.5% in 2025, UBS reports, corresponding to nearly 1 million new millionaires.
July 01, 2026
Luxury Home Prices Rose Most in These 12 U.S. CitiesHigh prices and strong demand, Redfin reports, have made this a favorable moment for well-off homeowners to cash out.
June 30, 2026
12 States Where Gas Prices Have Fallen MostLower prices and higher household incomes, SmartAsset finds, make filling a tank more affordable in some locations.
June 30, 2026
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What Happens to Annuities When the Old World Falls Apart?Ludovic Subran, chief economist at Allianz, warns against assuming that the same old glue will fix things.
June 26, 2026
The Retirement Gap No One Is Talking AboutMany women arrive at retirement underprepared because the default planning framework was not designed with their needs in mind.
June 26, 2026
Navigating Long-Term Care More Worrisome to Americans Than Affording ItThe issue, research finds, is shaped by questions about caregiving, advocacy and who will help with difficult healthcare decisions.
June 26, 2026
Advisors Turned Healthy Profits in 2025, but Client Growth Stagnated: StudyNet new client assets grew only 1.9% for the year, The Ensemble Practice reports.
June 24, 2026
Edward Jones Invests in QuickenThe firm aims to complement its advisor-led model by acquiring a minority stake in the personal finance software maker.