Everyone goes through hard times now and then. Life's financial curveballs can raise your stress level, so let's take a breath, step back, and consider the options. Are you having trouble paying your ...

Life has a way of surprising us — and not always in a good way. For example, a sudden job loss, a medical emergency or an unexpected expense can derail even the most carefully planned budget. When ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Cicely Jones simplifies financial concepts for young professionals. If you look at your balance sheet and have an ...

Discover how hardship exemptions under the ACA protected individuals from federal fees for lacking health insurance, plus learn about qualification criteria.