Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. Wondering how much you should really be paid in your remote ...

Earnings, assets, and debts affect your retirement readiness during your mid to late 50s and early 60s. How do you stack up?

Every three years, the Federal Reserve publishes its Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). The SCF provides a detailed snapshot of income, assets, liabilities, and net worth across American households.

With a median income income hovering around $75,000 in the United States, some of the shrinking middle class is moving to the upper class. The share of income held by the middle class fell from 61% in ...

According to the 50/30/20 budgeting rule, you should be able to set aside 30% of your income for “wants.” But for many Americans, that’s far from reality. In some states, the average person barely has ...