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Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP for SmartAsset

Money

Americans have the most student loan debt in these states

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Money

What it takes to be middle class in America

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Personal Finance & Investing

What $100k is worth in the largest U.S. cities in 2025

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Financial Protection

Life insurance payouts and coverage are highest in these states

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Careers & Education

Which states have the most (and best-paid) federal employees?

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Money

These cities added the most high-income households

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Money

Debt disparities in the US: Regional and generational trends

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Lifestyle

Where the most people are single or married

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Real Estate

Where the most people are about to retire

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Money

Where households have the most and least disposable income

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