By James Eliot, Markets & Finance Editor Last updated: May 05, 2026 Why a Divorced Dad’s Missed Mortgage Payments Could Shake Credit Norms A startling 70% of adults are unaware that debts inherited from deceased relatives can impact their credit scores, according to Experian. This alarming statistic highlights the systemic issue facing heirs as they … Read more
By James Eliot, Markets & Finance Editor Last updated: May 05, 2026 5 Reasons Accepting Out-of-Pocket Car Damage Payments Can Backfire Over 30% of drivers mistakenly believe that paying for car damage out-of-pocket will lead to lower insurance premiums, according to the Insurance Information Institute. While this practice may seem financially savvy in the short … Read more
Discover how financial mismanagement stems from lifestyle inflation and poor budgeting despite higher wages.
Explore how hospital bills can defy estimates, revealing systemic issues in healthcare billing practices that impact financial stability.
By James Eliot, Markets & Finance Editor Last updated: May 05, 2026 5 Key Moments When You Should Spend More on Life, Not Just Savings The notion that “saving is the new spending” has dominated financial discourse for years. However, a surprising statistic challenges this frugality-first mentality: 75% of individuals report lasting happiness from experiences … Read more
Discover 5 financial lessons on how personal relationships can impact car insurance decisions and what you can do to protect yourself.
By James Eliot, Markets & Finance Editor Last updated: May 05, 2026 What Happens to Auto Loans After Death? 5 Surprising Outcomes More than 70% of Americans are unaware that co-signers can be thrust into the role of debtors upon the borrower’s death. This lack of awareness illustrates a critical gap in financial education and … Read more
By James Eliot, Markets & Finance Editor Last updated: May 05, 2026 5 Surprising Reasons to Ditch the S&P 500 for Higher Returns Many investors cling to the S&P 500, believing it to be a surefire strategy for portfolio stability and growth. However, this widely accepted wisdom overlooks a crucial truth: sticking solely with this … Read more
By James Eliot, Markets & Finance Editor Last updated: May 05, 2026 Only 30% of Americans Have Enough Saved for Retirement: A Wake-Up Call A staggering 70% of Americans aged 55-64 possess less than $250,000 in retirement savings, according to the National Institute on Retirement Security. With such alarming figures, it’s clear that retirement readiness … Read more
By James Eliot, Markets & Finance Editor Last updated: May 05, 2026 How Trading Bridge Data Is Disrupting Financial Analytics for Firms More than 70% of firms utilizing trading bridge data report improved trading performance within just three months. This statistic stands in stark contrast to the widespread skepticism surrounding this emerging trend in financial … Read more