Do you know what it takes to be a top 10% earner where you live? The income required to be in the top 10% varies greatly across states, so your guess might be more or less accurate depending on where you live. Find out what it takes to be in the top 10% in your…
In 2023, Donald Trump made news for missing out on The Forbes 400 list for the second time in three years. The Forbes 400, initiated by Forbes itself, ranks the top 400 wealthiest individuals in America. That said, former president Trump is far from poor; had he had $300 million more to his name when…
Inflation is cooling down. But as many Americans are realizing, that doesn’t correspond with a decrease in the cost of goods. So, some are looking for a cheaper state to move to. Forbes Advisor ran a study to determine the cheapest states to live in and those where hard-earned dollars don’t go as far. They…
The recent increase in cost of living is taking a toll on many Americans. But if you live in or are considering relocating to one of these most expensive cities in the United States, your bank account might have an even harder time adjusting. U.S. News & World Report gathered data from their personal internal…
Americans often categorize police officers along with teachers and other public service workers as being underpaid. But how much do police officers actually earn? ZipRecruiter crunched the numbers, pulling data from employer job postings and third-party data sources to determine the average police officer salaries in each state. While the numbers don’t show the full…
Gas prices are a foe for many American consumers. Though they occasionally drop to manageable levels, they seem to be heading in the wrong (higher) direction most of the time. The strife Americans feel every time they pull up to the pump is nothing new. Gas prices have had peaks and valleys since World War…
If current financial trends continue, the American middle class may find certain once-affordable items slipping out of reach. In the next five years, the costs of housing, healthcare, and transportation could surpass the average American household’s budget. Though this trend is troubling, there are things that can help, like solid financial planning and changes to…
Big city living has its advantages, including more amenities like parks and businesses compared to smaller cities in the U.S. But when moving to some of the largest cities in the U.S., it’s vital to consider the seemingly ever-rising prices of apartment rentals. Spoiler alert: New York City and Los Angeles are off the table…
Many Americans would consider themselves lucky to make $100,000 a year, which is about 25% above the median household income. However, $100k might not go very far in certain parts of the United States. A SmartAsset study revealed where a $100,000 salary stretches the furthest among the biggest cities in America. Falling Short To see…
Many Americans that used to work in an office are now settling down in places they previously couldn’t consider, including small and midsize towns across the United States. These spots, dubbed “zoom towns,” have recently seen a big increase their population. Financial technology company SmartAsset gathered data on the best zoom towns in the United…
