Economic Trends
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10 Unhealthiest States in America: 2026
By Michael S. FischerMortality rates improved nationally, the United Health Foundation finds, while several measures, such as homelessness and unemployment, worsened.
January 13, 2026
12 Best States to Raise a Family: 2026These locations combine affordability with safety, jobs and access to quality education, health care and entertainment, research finds.
January 13, 2026
Average Social Security Checks Top $2,000: ReportThe monthly milestone is reached after a 2026 cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8%.
January 12, 2026
10 Healthiest States in America: 2026Researchers used 99 data points, from doctor availability to excessive drinking rates to economic health.
January 12, 2026
Top 10 Global Cities for the Ultra-Wealthy: 2025By 2040, Altrata's research indicates, Generation Z and millennials will comprise nearly 35% of the global rich population.
January 09, 2026
The Case for a Curated Tech StackFirms are increasingly choosing carefully assembled stacks tailored to their needs over simply adopting the newest software available.
January 05, 2026
Here's Where It Takes Homebuyers the Longest to Save for a Down PaymentIn some high-cost coastal areas, Realtor.com finds, it can take the median household decades to save enough.
December 23, 2025
10 Ways to Help Clients Through Rough MarketsWhen the stock market is volatile, clients want guidance.