Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. In the housing market, there’s good news regarding mortgage rates and bad ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Prepaid maintenance plans are offered for a majority of new cars and some used cars. The car dealer’s finance and insurance manager (the “F&I” guy) usually pitches these plans to customers while the ...

Taking care of your car or truck’s transmission is important for its long-term health. All too often, car owners misunderstand the basic maintenance and service intervals that are needed to keep a ...

Having a home generator can be a game-changer during unpredictable situations, whether caused by severe weather or downed power lines in your neighborhood. But to make sure your generator actually ...

A vehicle is not something that can be purchased and operated with the same numb touch as a microwave. It needs to be maintained, cared for, and supported on a regular basis with all the necessities ...