The Happiest Places in America - 2019 Edition  ​   

PLUS: What Is Series A Funding? and What Is the True Cost of Living in NYC?   [HOME BUYING]( |  [RETIREMENT]( |  [TAXESÂ]( |  [INVESTING](     The Latest From SmartReads     The Happiest Places in America - 2019 Edition Which U.S. Counties Are the Happiest?     The U.S. is the 19th-happiest country in the world, according to the 2019 World Happiness Report that the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the UN released. Though this is a one-spot drop since last year, there are still plenty of places to find happiness in America. We looked within the U.S. to determine which counties are the happiest. Money, of course, doesn’t buy happiness, so those places gracing the top 10 don’t necessarily have the residents with the largest [savings accounts](. Rather, these places stand out due to a number of factors related to physical and financial health as well as family stability.   [Read More](    What Is Series A Funding and How Do You Get It?     What Is the True Cost of Living in New York City?    Series A funding is the first round of capital after a seed round that a startup company raises from professional investors in order to grow the business. Starting a company takes money - sometimes a lot of it. And after small business owners gather money from friends and family, dip into personal savings and take out a small business loan, they may turn to bankers and venture capitalists. Those investors are looking for high margins and companies with the potential for enormous returns...    It’s no secret that living in New York City is expensive. Before the average NYC resident’s paycheck even reaches the bank, they’re shelling out some of the highest income taxes in the country, with high taxes on both the state and local level. Beyond that, prospective residents face some of the least affordable housing in the country. That’s particularly true for NYC residents who want to be in the heart of it all and live in Manhattan...   [Read More]( [Read More](   Find the Right Financial Advisor for You: Finding the right financial advisor that [fits your needs]( doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with [pre-screened fiduciary financial advisors]( in your area in 5 minutes. Each advisor has been vetted by SmartAsset and is legally bound to act in your best interests. If you’re ready to be matched with local advisors that will help you achieve your financial goals, [get started now](.   [Get Started](   Can't wait for the next email? SmartAsset keeps you up-to-date on personal finance news, financial literacy terms and data-driven studies with regular posts. Check out the latest from our editorial team:   [SmartReads](   [www.smartasset.com]( 632 Broadway 4th Floor | New York City | New York | 10012      [footer image] This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?](     [unsubscribe from this list](     [update subscription preferences]( SmartAsset · 632 Broadway 4th Floor · New York City · New York · 10012 [( [Click here to view the online version.]( [google analytics]