Personal Finance
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Economy
50 U.S. Cities Where a $200K Salary Still Counts as Middle Class
Many U.S. cities, especially in California and Texas, report high median household incomes and wide middle-class income ranges. According to…
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Economy
Salary vs. Hourly Pay: What You Need to Know
Here’s what you need to know about how these two common pay structures differ. Salaried positions provide the stability of…
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Finance
Average Student Loan Debt Balance by U.S State – 2025
Student loan debt can linger for decades, draining income even into retirement and limiting savings and lifestyle choices. Taxes and…
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Finance
Jobs That Could Make You a Millionaire Before You Hit Retire
Many Americans aspire to become millionaires, but only a small number achieve that milestone before reaching retirement age. With the…
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Finance
How Much You Need to Earn to Net $100K After Taxes in Every U.S. State
If you’ve landed a job making $100,000 or more, the reality is that money isn’t all yours for the keeping.…
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Finance
What It Takes to Join the Top 5% of Earners in Every State
To match the average income of the top 5% of earners in the wealthiest U.S. states, you’d need to make…
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Finance
2025 Salary Guide: How Much You Need to Live Comfortably in Each U.S. State
As the cost of living continues to rise and affects essential budget items, individuals and families increasingly require higher incomes…
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Finance
How Much the Top 1% Pay in Taxes Across the U.S. States
The highest-earning 1% of Americans generally contribute significantly more in taxes than most other taxpayers. The top 1% of earners…
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Economy
High-Paying New-Collar Jobs Offering Six-Figure Salaries in 2025
A four-year degree isn’t the only path to a six-figure salary. These high-paying ‘new collar’ jobs show that with practical…
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Investing
Where Americans Are Making the Most Money from Investments by U.S States and Counties
Net capital gains—profits earned from the sale of assets such as stocks, real estate, or businesses—serve as a key indicator…
