by Ed Black
Nearly half a million households in North America now call a motorhome, travel trailer, or converted van their only home. That number is not a guess. It is the result of a lifestyle shift that has turned “full time RV living” from a fringe idea into a...
by Ed Black
In 2024, the United States recorded its lowest number of boating deaths in more than 50 years, yet accidents themselves actually went up. That single fact tells you everything about why boating accident statistics matter: numbers alone do not tell the whole story. A...
by Ed Black
A used sedan that cost $16,000 two years ago now often stickers closer to $20,000. That is not a typo. It is the new normal for shoppers hunting used cars under 20000 in late 2026. The average used car now sells for around $27,000, which pushes many once-affordable...
by Ed Black
A used car that sold for $19,000 last year might sell for $21,000 today, even with more miles on it. That is not a typo. It is the strange math of the current used car market. If you plan to buy, sell, or trade a vehicle in 2026, understanding used car valuation is...
by Ed Black
The average American leaves between $1,000 and $3,000 on the table every single time they trade in a vehicle. That is not an accident. Dealers use a precise, behind-the-scenes formula to calculate your used car trade in value, and they have every reason to keep that...
