The rent versus buy decision in early 2026 looks very different from the one households faced just a few years ago. After a ...

Wages for the typical U.S. worker have surged since the pandemic, but for many Americans those gains are being gobbled up by rising rent. Rents jumped 30.4% nationwide between 2019 and 2023, while ...

Deciding to rent or buy is a tough decision, but there's no easy answer. The most significant financial decision most adults will make in their life is whether to buy or rent a home. When purchasing a ...

A general rule of thumb is that you should aim to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. But a better way to find out how much rent you can afford is to look at your overall budget and ...

It’s the age-old question: Rent or buy? Here are some things to remember that go beyond your month-to-month expenses. By Jill Terreri Ramos Q: I rent a one-bedroom in a high-rise doorman building with ...