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12 Worst States for Retirement: 2026
By Michael S. FischerThe best retirement destinations are affordable, with good health care and amenities. These states fall short, WalletHub finds.
January 28, 2026
10 Most Neighborly American Cities: 2026These metro areas have high rates of volunteerism, social and economic connectedness, Redfin finds.
January 27, 2026
Billionaire Tom Steyer Says He'd Vote for California Wealth TaxThe candidate for governor said he'd vote for the one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth if it reaches the November ballot.
January 23, 2026
Bill Seeks to Modernize Advisor Payment RulesThe Clarity for Compensation Act would "permanently allow commission payments to be made directly to advisors' business entities."
January 22, 2026
Wealth Tax Plan Draws Fire From Top California DemocratsTheir main concern is what happens to the state's tech industry if venture capitalists and founders depart.
January 16, 2026
Advisor From Florida's The Villages Charged With Stalking Ex-WifeArthur West, known in the retirement community for holding annuity seminars, sent threatening texts, police records show.
January 16, 2026
Millionaire Tax in Rhode Island Gets Governor's SupportDan McKee wants to raise the state levy on incomes over $1 million to 8.99%, an increase of three percentage points.
January 15, 2026
Ex-Advisor Pleads Guilty in $72M Ponzi SchemeAmong eight defendants in the Ohio case, Doug Miller was the second to plead guilty.