Seattle wins at tech jobs, Charleston wins at being a vacation destination—and more headlines our team is reading this week ​

Here’s a sampling of links our advisers and staff found share-worthy this week, from the world’s top cities to the most important factor in a financial adviser to inspiration for your deck renovation this summer.

CNN

World's top 10 cities, according to Travel + Leisure

“Southern charm is a force to be reckoned with as far as Travel + Leisure readers are concerned.” Choose your next destination

Bloomberg

Personal Wealth Shrinks in Europe’s Richest Countries: Chart

“The first half of 2016 has not been good to the richest people in western Europe.” Read why

The Wall Street Journal

Luxury Homes Gain Over-the-Top Decks

“Outdoor decks and patios are becoming bigger, more elaborate and more central to the home—even in snowy states like Colorado and Minnesota.” Get inspired here

Seattle Times

Seattle ranks No. 1 on list of best-paying cities for software engineers

“Glassdoor says the ‘real adjusted salary’ for a software engineer in Seattle is $105,735, after looking at data on median salaries as well as cost-of-living expenses.” Click to read

Business Insider

A crucial sign you're working with a great financial adviser can't be found on their resume

“No one else has such influence over your money, and when you ask for their advice, you assume it comes with significant professional expertise.” Get the full story