The Motley Fool

Best States to Retire for Retirees in the U.S. in 2026

A Motley Fool Research study ranked all 50 states based on what 2,000 retirees said actually matters. Quality of life ranked highest, followed by healthcare, housing, crime, climate, taxes, and cost ...
Business Insider

The 20 most stressed states in the US, ranked

WalletHub released a report ranking the most-stressed states in the US in 2026. States were ranked across 40 metrics, including median income, mental health, and divorce rates. Louisiana was ranked ...
Business Insider

The 10 states most reliant on federal funding — and the 10 least

WalletHub ranked states based on the level of federal support they receive. Alaska and Kentucky were the two most federally dependent states, while New Jersey was the least. The report found that red ...
USA Today

These states have the highest and lowest income tax rates for 2026

Taxes never feel so burdensome as during tax season, which runs for another month in 2026. And if you happen to live in Oregon, you may be feeling that burden more than most. Oregon has the highest ...
Newsweek

Map Reveals States That Are Most – And Least – Dependent On Government

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Alaska, Kentucky and West Virginia are the most federally dependent states while New Jersey, Massachusetts and Delaware ...
National Review

Americans Vote with Their Feet for Red States

The latest Census Bureau population estimates are in. Halfway through the 2020s, they show a tectonic shift in America’s population, a decided preference among Americans to vote with their feet for ...
The Hill

The states growing – and shrinking – the fastest, according to Census estimates

(NEXSTAR) – The U.S. saw a year of slow population growth between 2024 and 2025, but not every state is feeling the same slowdown, newly released estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show. Nationally ...
The Hill

The states people have moved to – and left – the most: Census data

(NEXSTAR) – If you moved across state lines in 2024, newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows you definitely weren’t alone. An estimated 7.1 million people moved to a different state ...
Forbes

Which States Are Best At Funding Education?

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. What is the education funding picture in your state. Determining which state does the best ...
CBS News

9 states are cutting individual income taxes in 2026. See if yours is one of them.

Nine U.S. states are lowering income taxes on Jan. 1, according to a recent Tax Foundation analysis — a move that could give some taxpayers additional financial breathing room as they head into the ...
New York Post

Here are the blue states ‘blocking’ Trump’s popular tax cut provisions

WASHINGTON — Just eight states are on track to allow their residents to cash in fully on popular tax cuts from President Trump’s marquee legislation in 2026, experts told The Post, with several blue ...