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12 States Where the 1% Have the Highest Effective Tax Rate
By Michael S. FischerNationally, this group paid 37% of federal income taxes, according to SmartAsset.
November 18, 2025
10 U.S. Life and Annuity Issuers With the Most Assets: 2025Each company on this list has at least $300 billion in assets, and the average growth rate has been 5.5%.
November 14, 2025
15 Best Bars in the World, 2025The annual list, created by The World’s 50 Best Bars Academy, highlights elegant lounges and indie hangouts alike.
November 13, 2025
12 Most Expensive States to Raise a Child: 2025Costs topped $40,000 in the two most expensive states while dipping below $20,000 in one, SmartAsset finds.
November 13, 2025
Record U.S. Government Shutdown Ends as Trump Signs Spending BillFederal workers are expected back on the job Thursday, but it could take weeks for operations to fully restart.
November 12, 2025
5 Things About Life Insurers That Worry the FedRisk trackers continue to wonder how quickly issuers can come up with cash in a crunch.
November 07, 2025
12 Cheapest Places to Retire in 2026: U.S. NewsLow costs for both renters and mortgage-paying homeowners make them economical spots for retirees to call home.
November 06, 2025
10 States With the Biggest Hikes in ACA PremiumsRate filings for 2026 show large differences in health insurance costs across the 50 states, MoneyGeek research finds.