If you often find yourself short of money, you’re not alone. More than one-quarter (26%) of U.S. households are living paycheck to paycheck in 2024, according to Bank of America data. About 35% of ...

From the 17th century, the term broke referred to being without money. More specifically, the word derives from the old sense of impoverished, which signifies helplessness, shame, or embarrassment.

Americans like to keep score. Who’s up? Who’s down? Where do I stand? Those curiosities extend to our money — especially in a country where wealth is often equated with success. Commercial real estate ...