Christina Majaski writes and edits finance, credit cards, and travel content. She has 14+ years of experience with print and digital publications. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with ...

Health insurance costs $589 for a 21-year-old and $1,598 for a 60-year-old. Rates go up as you get older because you usually need more medical care. Age is one of the biggest factors for setting the ...

Borrowing is an important part of a long-term financial plan, whether it's for an education or a place to call home. But taking on debt comes at a cost. According to credit bureau Experian, total ...

The average weight for a woman in the U.S. is about 171 pounds, but this number can change with age and height. Factors like age, height, and body composition affect what a healthy weight is for ...

Women usually have a higher body fat percentage than men. A body fat range of 25% to 31% for women or 18% to 24% for men is typical for nonathletes. Measuring your waist, using skinfold calipers, or ...