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According to a new study by SmartAsset, Houston, El Paso and Lubbock need the least amount of money to live well in the country

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Despite waning affordability, the latest wave of retirees are still looking to the Sunshine State.

Sunshine, open space, and lack of income taxes are luring high-earning young professionals out of their tiny city apartments and down South.

The answer is probably a resounding yes. Does that seem harsh? It may not be harsh enough. Read on for some reality checks, especially for Millennials.

High taxes and soaring business costs have big income earners pulling up stakes.

Meanwhile, there are some states where the bar for reaching the wealthiest 1% is a lot lower.

The Bay Area outshines New York City, requiring the biggest salary to be financially comfortable.

For many, reaching a six-figure salary is a watershed moment, yet it’s an illusory milestone: In reality, your take-home pay is much lower after taxes and factoring in the sky-high cost of living in many major cities. That’s especially true with slowing wage gains and nearly two years of persistent…

From the picturesque beach towns to cozy mountain communities, North Carolina and South Carolina offer retirees plenty of incentives.