The 10 Best Places to Become a Millionaire

And, the best national banks according to Kiplinger readers. Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( June 3, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] INTRODUCTION [] [Stepping Into Readers’ Choice Awards]( You may recall some newsletters where I requested your participation in Kiplinger’s Readers’ Choice survey, asking your opinions on everything from the best tax preparation software to the best full-service brokers. The results are in and I am excited to share these recommendations with you. Kiplinger staff writer Emma Patch tells you about [the overall winner and other top national bank category performers](. 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[LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] CREATING WEALTH [] [10 Best Places to Become a Millionaire — and the 10 Worst]( [10 Best Places to Become a Millionaire and the 10 Worst]( (Getty Images) Some states (and some cities) are better than others for earning a million dollars, according to a recent report that looked at the cost of living index, average income, education rates, CGP per capita and more. While the best places to become a millionaire might be obvious, some of the worst cities took me by surprise. Read this list and [find out if your state or city is someplace that will support your ambitions to become a millionaire](. [Vanguard vs. Fidelity vs. Schwab]( Who are you partnered with? It's no secret these could be considered three of the most popular brokerage firms. But they stack up slightly differently when it comes to fees and their specific suite of services. Learn more about who should work with Vanguard, Fidelity, and Schwab. 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