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Living comfortably in America now effectively means earning six figures — and in some cities, even that won't cut it. A new SmartAsset analysis using MIT's Living Wage Calculator found that New York City tops the list of the most expensive American cities, with a required salary of $158,954 to comfortably cover food, housing, savings, transportation and discretionary spending. finance.yahoo.com/economy/articl…

America’s Best Value Small Colleges and Universities — 2026 Study smartasset.com/data-studies/a…

🎓SmartAsset's new list of the Best Value Small Colleges and Universities spotlights schools delivering strong ROI and quality education. Top 5: 1. @ImmaculataU 2. @Rutgers_Camden 3. @detmercy 4. @SUNY Geneseo 5. @wjcollege See the full rankings⬇️(link in comments)

When it Pays to Work in Texas — and When It Doesn’t smartasset.com/data-studies/w…

⭐️ Which jobs in the Lone Star State come with a Texas-size paycheck? SmartAsset analyzed 700+ occupations to identify roles with a "Texas premium" (jobs in which price-adjusted median pay in TX exceeds the national median the most). Read the full study — link in comments.

Tax Planning for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals and Families smartasset.com/taxes/ultra-hi…

One effective way for high-net-worth individuals to reduce the taxable estate is with the annual gift tax exclusion. The IRS allows individuals to gift up to $19,000 per year per recipient without incurring any gift tax liability. Learn more (link in comments).👇

@CityKnoxvilleTN @Oakland "Where Home Prices Increased Most – 2026 Study" smartasset.com/data-studies/h…

SmartAsset ranked 100 U.S. cities based on changes in typical home value. 💥The typical home value in @CityKnoxvilleTN nearly doubled over the last 7 years (+94%)! 🏚️Meanwhile, in @Oakland, home values are falling, with a 9% decline over 12 months. Read the full study.👇

Salary Needed to Live Comfortably in U.S. Cities – 2026 Study smartasset.com/data-studies/s…

A recent SmartAsset study evaluated the income needed to live comfortably in 100 U.S. cities. 🗽In NYC, a single adult needs to earn $158,954. 🌺In Honolulu, that number is $128,253. ⭐San Antonio wins for affordability: $83,242! See the full results (link in comments).

5 Investments to Consider Midway to Retirement buff.ly/T3mWyJn

Midway to retirement? Balancing growth and risk can be important. 🧰 Consider keeping diversified stocks for the long term. 🔥 Think about adding bonds with volatility in mind. 🔭 Review asset allocation as your goals and risk tolerance evolve. Learn more (link in comments).

California had four of the 10 richest counties in the United States in 2025 — more than any other U.S. state, according to SmartAsset. pressdemocrat.com/2026/04/09/the…

Ten years from retirement? You may want to consider rebalancing. ➡️ Gradually shift toward bonds and more fixed-income assets. ⚖️Reduce possible volatility while preserving income potential. 🏛️Equity exposure can be used as a counterbalance. More: smartasset.com/retirement/inv…

SmartAsset ranked U.S. states on the percentage of population enrolled in Medicaid. 🔹On average, 22% of a state’s population is enrolled in Medicaid 🔹CA residents are most dependent on Medicaid (33% enrollment) 🔹UT is least dependent (10%) Read more: smartasset.com/data-studies/m…

⛽️A new study by SmartAsset finds that gas prices increased the most in Florida and Arizona over the past 12 months, rising 37% in both states. Meanwhile, California has the highest gas price at $5.89 per gallon. Oklahoma has the lowest at $3.27. 👉 smartasset.com/data-studies/g…