With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Catey Hill is the managing editor for MarketWatch Picks. Catey is the author of two personal finance books, “Shoo, Jimmy Choo!” and “The 30-Minute Money Plan for Moms.” She previously held positions ...

If you’ve ever retained a home-improvement contractor, you’ve almost certainly received enthusiastic assurances that he or she is “licensed and insured.” But what exactly does that mean the context of ...

A high-rise tower rises above the Miami skyline, a large, high-value project where builders’ risk insurers have tightened underwriting, raised deductibles, and increased scrutiny of weather- and water ...

Construction business leaders know how quickly market conditions can shift. Tariffs, labor shortages, and inflationary pressures are changing the cost of doing business, while technology and legal ...

Homeowners insurance is much more expensive than renters insurance, which costs between $14 and $30 per month. With average annual premiums of around $1,900 for homeowners insurance, you might be ...

In every industry, rising costs have been a common occurrence for the past few years, and consumers have noticed higher prices across a wide range of goods and services. On Long Island, builders have ...

Buying a first home is a major milestone. It often comes with excitement, new responsibilities, and many financial decisions.