- Where Women Are Most Successful – 2022 Edition
There are over two million women business owners, and that number is on the rise. In fact, data from the Census Bureau shows an increase of 17.63% between 2017 and 2021. Compared to 10 years ago, that’s more than a… read more…
- Where Housing Markets Are Cooling Off Most – 2022 Study
New home buyers are becoming more cautious. Rising mortgage rates and declining home sales have signaled the end of a hot housing market that has plagued buyers for over a year. According to the Census Bureau, home sales are down… read more…
- How Much Does the First Year of Homeownership Cost in Large U.S. Cities? – 2022 Edition
Mortgage rates have jumped over three percentage points this year, recently hitting new highs above 6.0%. And for new homebuyers, this has dramatically increased the cost of buying a home. Though homebuyers may refinance over the course of their mortgage… read more…
- High-Paying Jobs That Are Expected to Grow Over the Next Decade – 2022 Edition
Many people looking for a new job are rethinking their priorities. In fact, from April 2020 to June 2021, the demand for flexible work arrangements grew at a faster pace than any other work priority, according to LinkedIn’s Talent Drivers… read more…
- Should I Delay Retirement? What the Numbers Say – 2022 Study
Delaying retirement is one impactful way to extend the life of your retirement savings. Waiting several years – or decades – to leave the workforce can grow your investment accounts, increase Social Security benefits and reduce the number of years… read more…
- Where Millennials Are Struggling to Pay Off Credit Card Debt – 2022 Study
Across all generations, millennials spend the most time worrying about money (seven times a day, on average). Additionally, nearly three in four millennials have credit card debt and carry an average balance of $4,576. Tackling that debt can be challenging… read more…
- Best Suburbs to Live In Near a Large City – 2022 Study
Large cities can be a great option for anyone looking for a walkable, fast-paced environment with easy access to shops and restaurants. However, the hustle and bustle of a large city isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition for everyone. Large cities are… read more…
- States With the Best Infrastructure – 2022 Edition
Millions of federal dollars are on the way to states as a result of two recent bipartisan infrastructure bills. This has the potential to impact the finances of everyday Americans. Some sources suggest that the average American loses roughly $3,300… read more…
- Where Hispanics and Latinos Fare Best Economically – 2022 Edition
Hispanics and Latinos have played a major role in the country’s population growth over the last decade. In fact, Hispanics and Latinos made up almost one-fifth of the country’s population in 2020 at roughly 62 million, according to the Census… read more…
- This Chart Shows How Inflation Can Erode Your Retirement Savings – 2022 Study
Consumer prices rose 8.5% in July over the previous year, leaving many retirees and pre-retirees wondering how inflation impacts retirement savings. They have a right to worry. After all, living on a fixed income is tough when the price of… read more…
- States Losing (And Gaining) The Most Rich Young Professionals – 2022 Edition
Young professionals are generally staying close to home, according to new research. The Census Bureau and Harvard University recently found that 80% of young adults live less than 100 miles from where they grew up. Meanwhile, just 10% had moved… read more…
- Best-Paying Places for Nurses – 2022 Edition
Demand for nurses surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for those willing to travel, the field became more lucrative: traveling nurses earn roughly two to three times more per hour than those in traditional hospital-staffing positions. Yet as healthcare across… read more…
- Cities With the Most Financial Stress – 2022 Edition
Stubborn inflation, a sliding stock market and ongoing layoffs in recent months have many Americans on edge. However, financial stress was at a record high even before the market made headlines. Data from an American Psychological Association survey shows that in February… read more…
- Best State Capitals to Live In – 2022 Edition
The number of people moving across state lines is increasing. From 2019 to 2020, a total of roughly 4.2 million individuals moved to a different state while from 2020 to 2021, that figure grew to 4.4 million. As Americans increasingly… read more…
- 4 in 5 Financial Advisors See Signs of a Recession – 2022 Study
When it comes to the question of whether Americans are in a recession – or headed for one in the near future – financial advisors are pessimistic. In a survey of close to 300 financial advisors who participate on SmartAsset’s SmartAdvisor matching… read more…
- Best Cities for Young Financial Advisors to Start Their Careers – 2022 Edition
The tight labor market has made it more difficult for some companies to secure top talent. Even financial advisor firms are struggling to find new advisors as their workforce ages. Data from the J.D. Power U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study… read more…
- Best Cities for Conferences – 2022 Edition
While the number of virtual events has increased exponentially over the past two years, they are not without pitfalls. A recent survey by video conferencing service BlueJeans and Forrester Consulting shows that 71% of respondents find it difficult to mimic… read more…
- How Are Financial Advisors and Investors Responding to the Bear Market? – 2022 Study
In June 2022, U.S. stocks officially entered a bear market as popular market indexes – such as the S&P 500 – fell more than 20% below previous record closes. Those losses have since been met by recent upticks over the… read more…
- Airports With the Largest Price Increases – 2022 Study
The price of jet fuel has increased by roughly 110% between the first quarters of 2021 and 2022 and as passengers return to the skies, some of those costs are passed on to consumers. In fact, airline fares spiked by… read more…
- States With the Strongest Unions – 2022 Edition
Union members tend to earn more than their non-union peers. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that non-union workers have median weekly earnings that are only 83% of the earnings for union workers. And while union membership is… read more…
- This Chart Shows You How Many Years an Extra $100K Buys You in Retirement
Will I outlive my retirement savings? This question dogs many retirement savers who view their accounts, often far shy of $1 million, with dread and fear. After all, aspiring retirees have to plan for longer lifespans, potentially steep medical costs… read more…
- Most Dog-Friendly Cities in America – 2022 Edition
In 2021, over $100 billion was spent on the pet industry in the U.S. alone. While that figure includes pets of all kinds, dogs make up the majority of pet ownership in the U.S. with 48 million households caring for… read more…
- Best Places to Be a Teacher – 2022 Edition
Teachers play an important role in enriching the minds of the next generation. And though the work itself may be rewarding, the pay often isn’t. Education jobs consistently fail to keep pace with inflation and are among the least financially-rewarding… read more…
- Where High-Earning Households Are Moving – 2022 Study
Households that make over $200,000 annually comprise just a sliver of all tax returns that are filed in a given year, but their movement between states can have a significant financial impact. When a state loses more high-earning tax filers… read more…
- This Chart Shows How Contributing to an HSA Can Pay Off Big
Contributing to a 401(k) or individual retirement account (IRA) isn’t the only way to save for retirement. While most people think of health savings accounts (HSAs) as tools for covering annual medical expenses, they can also be valuable retirement savings… read more…