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Here are the 10 wealthiest suburbs in America

Here are the 10 wealthiest suburbs in America

  • Daniel de Visé USA Today

A new ranking of the nation's wealthiest suburbs, as measured by household income, finds much of America's wealth concentrated in a few metropolitan areas.

The 'magic number' for a comfortable retirement just got bigger

The 'magic number' for a comfortable retirement just got bigger

  • DANIEL DE VISÉ USA Today Network

Retirement planners sometimes speak of a "magic number": a rough estimate of how much money an American might need to retire in comfort. Not surprisingly, the number keeps rising.

Stop texting passwords to your partner, it's riskier than you think

Stop texting passwords to your partner, it's riskier than you think

  • Ken Colburn Arizona Republix

Think of it like leaving a copy of your house key in an unlocked mailbox: convenient in the moment, risky forever after.

The 10 wealthiest suburbs in America ranked

The 10 wealthiest suburbs in America ranked

  • USA Today - News

Scarsdale leads the rankings based on an analysis in MoneyLion. The average household income in the New York City suburb is more than $600,000.

Maybe we don't all need $1 million to retire, after all

Maybe we don't all need $1 million to retire, after all

  • Daniel de Visé USA TODAY

Common wisdom in retirement planning dictates that you should aim to save 10 times your annual salary, or reach a “magic number” well past $1 million in savings, to retire. 

Planning to work during retirement? Survey shows average retiree doesn't

Planning to work during retirement? Survey shows average retiree doesn't

  • USA Today - News

A new survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows the percentage of American retirees that return to work.

National Be A Millionaire Day: Setting Bold Goals for Financial Freedom

National Be A Millionaire Day: Setting Bold Goals for Financial Freedom

  • National Day Calendar

Celebrate National Be A Millionaire Day on May 20 — the motivational day that encourages everyone to set bold financial goals, build wealth through saving and investing, and dream big. Marlo Anderson of National Day Calendar shares how small habits compound into seven-figure futures.

Montana Is the Seventh-Most Expensive State for Childcare

    Montana is the seventh-most expensive state for childcare for married couples, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the cost of both family-based and center-based care across all 50 U.S. states, adjusting for median household income.

    Wisconsin Is the Sixth-Most Expensive State for Childcare

      Wisconsin is the sixth-most expensive state for childcare for married couples, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the cost of both family-based and center-based care across all 50 U.S. states, adjusting for median household income.

      Washington Is the Fifth-Most Expensive State for Childcare

        Washington is the fifth-most expensive state for childcare for married couples, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the cost of both family-based and center-based care across all 50 U.S. states, adjusting for median household income.

        Oregon Is the Fourth-Most Expensive State for Childcare

          Oregon is the fourth-most expensive state for childcare for married couples, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the cost of both family-based and center-based care across all 50 U.S. states, adjusting for median household income.

          Nebraska Is the First-Most Expensive State for Childcare

            Nebraska is the first-most expensive state for childcare for married couples, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the cost of both family-based and center-based care across all 50 U.S. states, adjusting for median household income.

            Most & Least Educated Cities in America (2026)

              Cities aim to attract highly educated workers because they help drive economic growth and boost tax revenues. In general, higher education levels translate into

              higher salaries

              and as earnings rise, so do long-term tax

              contributions

              . At the same time, graduates tend to seek out places where they can get a strong return on their educational investment. People also often partner with others who have similar levels of education, making cities with a large, educated population especially appealing to degree holders.

              The 'magic number' for a comfortable retirement just got bigger

              The 'magic number' for a comfortable retirement just got bigger

                Retirement planners sometimes speak of a "magic number": a rough estimate of how much money an American might need to retire in comfort. Not surprisingly, the number keeps rising.

                Local News

                Photos: "A" Mountain Fireworks

                Photos: "A" Mountain Fireworks

                The annual Fourth of July extravaganza over "A" Mountain took place July 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz., for the last time. The city is converting from blackpowder to drones and plans to move the location from Sentinel Peak next year.

                Tim Steller's column: Tucson senate race a microcosm of Dem battles

                Tim Steller's column: Tucson senate race a microcosm of Dem battles

                For Star subscribers: The bitter campaign for state Senate on Tucson's West Side reflects larger trends within the Democratic Party: Young, Democratic Socialist-aligned candidates confronting centrists.

                Woman, 20, killed in rollover crash at Tucson's Davis-Monthan AFB

                Woman, 20, killed in rollover crash at Tucson's Davis-Monthan AFB

                A 20year-old woman was killed and a teen was slightly injured in a rollover crash early Saturday on the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, authorities say.

                6 local contributions to America's first 250 years

                6 local contributions to America's first 250 years

                Catch up on stories about Southern Arizona's contributions to American history, as the Arizona Daily Star's website lifts its paywall for the 4th of July weekend.

                State & Regional

                Horne's mailing of student achievement awards sparks election concern

                Horne's mailing of student achievement awards sparks election concern

                Arizona schools chief Tom Horne, headed to a Republican primary election, sent 88,000 public school students who scored in the top 10% of a standardized test a certificate of high achievement along with a personal letter.

                Arizona medicaid changes loom

                Arizona medicaid changes loom

                Jan. 1, 2027 is the deadline for Medicaid programs in 43 states across the country, including Arizona, to implement major policy changes that include work requirements and twice-yearly renewals for certain enrollees.

                AZ mom got her life back together before murder-suicide death

                AZ mom got her life back together before murder-suicide death

                The one-bedroom, one-bathroom west Phoenix apartment unit was a small dwelling, but it filled Shanna Cassondra Watts with pride, happiness and — at least seemingly — love.

                Grand Canyon shows its resilience a year after massive Dragon Bravo Fire

                Grand Canyon shows its resilience a year after massive Dragon Bravo Fire

                Nearly a year after the Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, the North Rim is quieter, scarred and slowly recovering. Visitors can still return, but services are limited, rebuilding could take years and rangers have one key reminder: bring your own water.

                Nation & World

                Drug cartels adapt to US boat strikes

                Drug cartels adapt to US boat strikes

                WASHINGTON — Stopping drug trafficking has been a key priority for President Donald Trump.

                Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output

                Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output

                Soaring demand for rocket motors used to power missiles and other weapons has spurred new thinking about supply chains.

                As deportation protections end, Haitians confront fear and uncertainty  

                As deportation protections end, Haitians confront fear and uncertainty  

                The Supreme Court ruling sent fear through Haitian communities in places like South Florida and New York, where TPS holders have spent years building lives on an uncertain legal foundation.

                US dubs theology students as non-professional, limits loan amounts

                US dubs theology students as non-professional, limits loan amounts

                The change came after a federal judge issued a court order temporarily blocking a Trump administration rule that reclassified graduate degrees in nursing and other fields as nonprofessional.

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                Tucson swatting target paralyzed in 'reckless' deputy shooting

                Tucson swatting target paralyzed in 'reckless' deputy shooting

                Navajo community opposes liquor license

                Navajo community opposes liquor license

                Photos: "A" Mountain Fireworks

                Photos: "A" Mountain Fireworks

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                Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

                View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary. 

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                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                8 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Followers & Likes Ranked for 2026

                8 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Followers & Likes Ranked for 2026

                Provided content. Compare the best sites to buy TikTok followers and likes, with ranked reviews, safe delivery options, pricing insights, and trusted growth picks.

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                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                Provided content. A recent $1 million Spanish gold discovery off Vero Beach is a great reminder of how hurricane-driven erosion exposes treasure.

                 

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                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                Contributor content. After an accident, quick action matters. Learn how medical records, evidence collection, and careful insurance communication can help protect a claim.

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                The Reality of Family Road Trips

                The Reality of Family Road Trips

                Provided content. Planning a family road trip? From vehicle prep to kid-friendly entertainment, smart planning can help make summer travel safer and more enjoyable.

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Affiliate content. Learn about the most common problems for basement HVAC equipment and how to fix them. 

                Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

                Crime

                Tucson swatting target paralyzed in 'reckless' deputy shooting

                Tucson swatting target paralyzed in 'reckless' deputy shooting

                A Tucson man was shot and wounded by deputies two days after he reported that he was worried hackers were targeting him for swatting.

                Ex-Arizona basketball player arrested by FBI in fraud scam, according to report

                Ex-Arizona basketball player arrested by FBI in fraud scam, according to report

                Former University of Arizona men's basketball player Kerr Kriisa was reportedly arrested by the FBI in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme in West Virginia.

                Man pleads guilty in Nancy Guthrie ransom demand

                Man pleads guilty in Nancy Guthrie ransom demand

                A California man who sent ransom messages to the family of Nancy Guthrie following her disappearance from her Tucson home is likely to get probation when he is sentenced here in September.

                Charges dropped for YouTubers near Nancy Guthrie's house

                Charges dropped for YouTubers near Nancy Guthrie's house

                Charges brought against two of the three YouTubers arrested outside Nancy Guthrie's have been dropped.

                Politics

                Arizona medicaid changes loom

                Arizona medicaid changes loom

                Jan. 1, 2027 is the deadline for Medicaid programs in 43 states across the country, including Arizona, to implement major policy changes that include work requirements and twice-yearly renewals for certain enrollees.

                Teen birth rates drop in Pima County

                Teen birth rates drop in Pima County

                Pima County has the second-lowest teen birth rate in Arizona after declining 74% over the past two decades, a new data summary shows.

                Colorado River water savings plan minimizes pain for Arizona users

                Colorado River water savings plan minimizes pain for Arizona users

                Tucson Water and others that take Central Arizona Project water will be spared deep cuts — at least for now — if the U.S. approves a 2-year plan. 

                Tucson's July 4th fireworks display will switch to drones light show next year

                Tucson's July 4th fireworks display will switch to drones light show next year

                This July 4th is your last chance to see the fireworks over "A" Mountain. The show, switching to drones, could be moved to a new site next year, as well. 

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