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Salaries Keep Losing Purchasing Power, With Six-Figure Salaries No Longer Being a Synonym of Being Well-Off

U.S. inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September, up from 3.4% in August.

International Business Times · Oct 15

Raising 4 Kids? These States Make It Especially Expensive

Raising four children can stretch even a comfortable household budget, especially when groceries, housing, childcare, and healthcare bills arrive together. Where a family lives can make those expenses significantly harder to manage. According to recent research, some states require parents to spend tens of thousands of dollars annually on the…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Oct 13

One Job Isn't Enough For Millions Of Americans. In Some States, Nearly 1 In 10 Workers Have a Second.

New federal employment figures show approximately 9 million Americans held multiple jobs in September, with women accounting for a majority of those workers.

International Business Times · Oct 9

8 Top Cities With the Most Remote Workers — and How Much It Costs To Live in Them

A SmartAsset study shows the U.S. cities with the most remote work prevalence. Discover which cities made the list and what it really costs to live there.

GOBankingRates · Mar 31

Could Your Family Live on One Income? What It Takes in Each State

Raising a family on one paycheck may feel out of reach. But new data shows where a single income can still support a stay-at-home parent and where it is most difficult.

Kiplinger · Mar 8

5 Completely Legal Ways To Reduce Taxes That Don’t Require Itemizing

Learn five legal ways to reduce taxes without itemizing, using credits adjustments, and smart IRS‑approved strategies anyone can use.

GOBankingRates · Feb 27

5 Cities Where Pre-Retirees Make the Most Money

See the U.S. cities where pre-retirees have the highest incomes -- and what it means for their retirement planning, savings goals and lifestyle choices.

GOBankingRates · Feb 24

5 Cities Where (Almost) Half the Households Are Making $200K+ — Can You Afford Them?

SmartAsset revealed five cities where nearly half of households earn $200k or more. From Santa Clara to Bellevue, here's what it costs to live there.

GOBankingRates · Feb 24

6 States Where Parents Need the Least Income for One Parent To Stay Home

See which states require the least income for one parent to stay home and support a family.

GOBankingRates · Feb 22

10 States That Will Benefit the Most From Trump Accounts

Here's a look at the 10 states that should benefit the most from Trump accounts, according to SmartAsset.

GOBankingRates · Feb 12