February market analysis: From 52-week lows to energy-sector innovation, this report reviews the publicly listed companies driving headlines this month. Educational market insights from Trusted Company Reviews. The Trust Report: Companies in the Crosshairs (February...
Written by Brett Holzhauer, Senior Financial Writer and graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, with analytical contributions from Paul J. Paquin, Founder and Chief Investment Strategist at TrustedCompanyReviews.com. Transitioning Beyond the "Low-Rate"...
With the S&P 500 trading at elevated valuations and funds like Vanguard's Emerging Markets High Yield (VYMI) showing significant recent appreciation, many value-conscious investors are evaluating their options. The primary question for 2026 is: "Where can...
Housing has become remarkably expensive, leading some homebuyers to dip into their retirement nest eggs for their initial down payment. Recent reports state that nearly one in 10 homebuyers used post-career funds to buy a home. It may seem harmless to take money from...
What's the average car payment? As of 2026, the average car payment in the U.S. is roughly $750 per month for a new car and around $530 per month for a used car. The numbers reflect elevated vehicle pricing in both categories, longer loan terms, and somewhat high...
It's the New Year, which means it’s time for New Year’s resolutions. However, we all know the vast majority of these resolutions seem to flail. There are a variety of reasons why these personal goals fail even before the end of the month. However, strategic financial...
The new year is upon us, and the annual attempt at New Year's resolutions is warming up. This financial checklist for 2026 isn’t the tedious effort of creating annual goals that are unlikely to materialize, but rather a guide to proactively achieve your financial...
Life has become increasingly expensive in recent years. So has dying. And those left behind are shouldering the grief, and the financial burden. The median cost for a funeral and viewing was $8,300 in 2023, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. The...
In the United States, illness often comes with a steep financial price tag. For millions of unsuspecting, even insured Americans, rising health care costs, high deductibles, and unexpected uncovered expenses are more than they can comfortably afford. The result is a...
If you’ve noticed that your utility bills have gone up, you’re not alone. J.D. Power estimates utility bills have shot up 41% in the last five years. There are several reasons for this significant jump, including inflation, rising energy demands, and climate change,...
The student loan debt picture is growing bleak. Recent numbers show the applicant wait list for Public Student Loan Forgiveness is rising, total student loan debt is mounting, and more people are expected to slip into delinquency. The Big (and Small) Picture The...
The Federal Reserve announced last week it’s lowering interest rates for the first time in nearly a year. This rate affects how much interest banks have to pay one another if they borrow money. More importantly, it means that interest rates are also impacted on...