Think of all the things your parents could afford that feel totally out of reach for your generation. What were they and why have they become so inaccessible to us? Let’s focus on these big ones.

In both instances, they considered whether or not they could afford the purchase on a monthly basis, Sethi said. They weren't thinking about the big picture. "[Travis] saw some extra money in his ...

CNBC Select spoke to a few financial planners for their best tips on how to afford a wedding. Their advice varies, but just as every couple has a unique wedding style, there's no one-size-fits-all ...

Russia and Ukraine. The Middle East. And what if China invades Taiwan? No, America doesn’t have the Avengers, and we can’t be in all places around the world at one time. But there’s a much ...

If you are thinking about investing in a yacht, the first question to ask yourself is: How big of a boat can you afford to buy? Not all yachts are supersized and prohibitively expensive ...

Our financial lives have diverged since those simpler days when we all could afford to do the same things—which wasn’t much as self-proclaimed “starving college students.” Some of us can ...

It can take the average person several years to save for a down payment — if they can afford it at all. Even rent has become more difficult to afford, depending on your salary. But things are ...

We hear all the time about how we should not be living beyond our means. You want to have a good credit score, not live ...

"The idea that you're going to force people to buy $75-, $80- $90,000 cars is going to mean a lot of Americans won't be able to afford to buy a car if you continue with these mandates," he said.

A new report finds that the typical American renter has to work 50 hours to pay the rent. That is an alarming finding, financial experts say. Fifty hours represents just over 30% of a month ...

It’s obvious that our economy relies on early care and education, but there’s a massive gap between what parents can afford and what teachers like me need to earn to survive. The child care ...

CNBC Select spoke to Michaela McDonald, a certified financial planner and Albert financial advice expert, to help you figure out how much rent you can really afford. Here's what she has to say ...