With multiple disabilities that prevent consistent work, she lives in a fully paid-off home held in a trust, carries zero debt and spends roughly $1,000 a month on essentials.

Middle-income households continue to display resiliency, as confidence remains at a three-year high despite ongoing price pressures. AI is seen as supporting middle-income Americans’ pursuit of ...

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF’s 5.35% dividend growth and 57.89% payout ratio prioritize long-term sustainability over current yield. The SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF uses an ...

Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a ...

Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a ...

Last month, Tricolor Holdings collapsed suddenly, revealing a $900 million fraud led by CEO Daniel Chu. He allegedly tricked major banks while taking home almost $30 million for himself. The subprime ...

The rise in late auto loan payments is a symptom of an increasingly unaffordable vehicle market, experts say. Households with the lowest incomes are suffering the most. Auto loan debt is not yet at a ...

Ultralong 84-month loans make new cars look budget-friendly. The real price shows up in interest and negative equity. Ultralong 84-month loans make new cars look budget-friendly. The real price shows ...

Choosing an SUV is about more than just style, performance, and comfort. One factor that often goes overlooked during the buying process is insurance cost. For many buyers, especially families or ...

Auto insurance premiums have risen sharply across the U.S. in the past 18–24 months. A mix of inflation, rising repair costs, severe weather, and riskier driving behavior is driving the increase.