Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rahkim covers financial trauma + how to identify & overcome it. The roots of financial trauma go deeper than debt. These six ...

One of the linchpins of a sound financial plan is exquisitely boring: an emergency fund. Holding liquid reserves can serve as a defense against unexpected job loss, as well as unanticipated expenses ...

Poverty isn’t just about a lack of money. In fact the word poverty comes from the old French word poverté , which refers to a wretched state. It’s characterized by persistent instability that can ...