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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.

A SmartAsset report found that Austin saw by far the biggest home price growth in the last 25 years.

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…

These days, six figures don't go as far as they used to.

If where you live improves your financial situation and your well-being, it may also influence how happy you are. But not always.

SmartAsset analyses which cities are best for women in leadership by such metrics as gender pay gap in management occupations, and income after housing costs.

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