Kimberly is a career writer and editor with more than 30 years' experience. She's a bankruptcy survivor, small business owner, and homeschool parent. In addition to writing for The Motley Fool, she ...

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 ...

Financial emergencies can devastate household budgets without warning, leaving families struggling to manage basic expenses while dealing with unexpected costs that threaten their stability. Hardship ...