When you plug something in at home, you expect the receptacle (aka outlet) to have power. If it doesn’t, you probably know to check and reset the circuit breaker. But what if the breaker didn’t trip?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I show you how to save and invest. With the recent market volatility, a reminder on how circuit breakers work may be timely.

Nobody looks forward to a power outage. After all, we rely on electricity to power appliances. And when there is a blackout, the situation can move from a minor to a stressful one quite easily. That ...

Class A motorhomes and smaller campers typically run on both AC and DC power. The former is your electrical hookup at the campground. It runs the energy-demanding thing like your air conditioner, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I show you how to save and invest. In 1987 the markets fell over 20% in a single day. Separately, in 1989 the markets had a 6% one ...

Discovering your water heater isn't heating water properly is a nightmare when it's time to shower. Thankfully, you can likely reset it to fix the problem.

Six minutes after trading began on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, it was suddenly halted. That's when the S&P 500 index had plummeted 7% and marketwide circuit breakers kicked in. Trading ...