When it comes to wealthy luxury vehicles, most buyers gravitate toward long-established German brands. But according to Alan Gelfand, owner of German Car Depot — with over 30 years of experience servicing BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Porsche vehicles — it’s time to expand our view. “The luxury experience market no longer depends on German brands because alternative manufacturers now provide comparable premium experiences at lower prices,” Gelfand said. Here are the most improved luxury cars...

martin-dm / iStock.com Commitment to Our Readers You might think setting money aside for investing is just as simple as setting a budget. But in reality, it takes more than that. It requires a few mindset shifts and small, smart moves to make sure you’re truly investing in yourself. Even if your income feels stretched, you can still carve out space to build wealth. From cutting hidden costs to rethinking how you use your home or credit, these strategies show how to find money for investing,...

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Commitment to Our Readers The U.S. tourism industry is facing a sharp slowdown in 2025. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the country could lose up to $12.5 billion in international travel spending this year (a 22.5% drop from its previous peak). That’s not just bad news for airlines and hotels. It’s a hit to the broader economy, affecting millions of jobs, community tax revenues, and, perhaps surprisingly, your retirement...

Earlier this year, professional investors reduced their cash holdings to the lowest level in more than a decade, Reuters reported, citing Bank of America’s Global Research. Cash allocations fell to 3.5% in February 2025, the lowest level since 2010. That kind of drop often signals growing confidence in the market, but things have changed since then. So what does all of this actually mean for everyday investors? What Drove the Drop in Institutional Cash? When institutional investors pulled...

designer491 / Shutterstock.com Commitment to Our Readers Renters insurance is a policy that protects tenants from financial losses related to personal property, liability and additional living expenses. A common misconception is that a landlord’s insurance will cover a tenant’s belongings, but in most cases, it protects only the building itself and not what’s inside your unit, per Allstate. One of the biggest reasons renters go without coverage is money, but it’s often more affordable than...