LOUISIANA (KTAL/KMSS) – A new study from SmartAsset found that Louisiana households earning $121,972 are now considered ...

The new thresholds come from SmartAsset 's "What It Takes to Be Middle Class in America - 2026 Study," which uses 2024 U.S. Census Bureau median household-income figures and a variation of Pew ...

Florida came in near the middle of the rankings, at No. 26. According to SmartAsset’s annual report, Floridians need to make anywhere from $51,823 to $155,470 to qualify as middle-class earners this ...

While Texas has experienced explosive growth in recent years across the board, one generation is leading the way among new ...

Four Illinois cities are among the least popular in the U.S. for millennials to move to, according to a recent analysis from financial company SmartAsset.

According to the study, home equity is the largest contributor to wealth for Georgia households, with a median of $181,000. Other major sources of net worth include: ...

See the U.S. cities where pre-retirees have the highest incomes -- and what it means for their retirement planning, savings ...

Washington’s poorest counties are scattered across the state. Here’s which counties made the list: According to SmartAsset the Washington county with the least overall wealth in 2025 was Ferry County, ...

One in 10 CFPs is based in California, according to the research. As of early 2026, the Golden State had the most CFPs with 10,868 certificants, with an estimated 3,628 consumers available to each one ...

In Austin, the study showed that 393,638 millennials lived in the city, making up 39.9% of the total population. SmartAsset ...

Quick Summary Earnings tend to rise through your 20s and 30s, peak in your early 40s, and decline as you approach retirement, ...