The national average of hidden costs when it comes to owning a home is over $21,000, according to a Bankrate analysis. Hawaii topped the list with an annual average of $34,573. Contributing factors to ...

Selling a home is one of the most lucrative financial transactions in the life of an average American. What many people don’t realize is that it can also be one of the most expensive. In 2025, selling ...

Most personal finance experts agree it’s better to own a home than rent, especially if you want to build wealth over time. Depending where you live, however, a new original research study from ...

Betsy began her career in international finance and it has since grown into a comprehensive approach to journalism as she's been able to tap into that experience along with her time spent in academia ...