More than three-quarters of Americans regret some of the financial moves they've made — or neglected to make — but two common missteps stand out as money matters people most wish they had handled ...

We all have regrets. And they come in myriad shapes and sizes. Some people stew over a minor bad decision, like an unnecessary impulse purchase. Others ruminate over major fork-in-the-road moments, ...

Transitioning into motherhood, Tanya felt a measure of what she calls ‘identity erasure’: the loss of her past self and all she had prioritized and enjoyed, such as making music and teaching ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nirit Cohen covers the Future of Work, bridging trends with solutions. What if your biggest career regret isn’t quitting—but ...

A new study has found that the level of regret reported by transgender individuals following gender-affirming surgery is less than 1%, which is significantly lower than the regret associated with ...

Regret silently creeps into our daily thoughts, influencing decisions and making us question our choices. While feeling remorse for past mistakes is natural, holding onto regret creates a deeper, more ...

Infidelity isn't just a male domain. Recent studies show that both men and women can be unfaithful in their relationships. The reasons range from emotional and physical dissatisfaction to the thrill ...

Mr. Blackwell is an incarcerated writer. This essay is part of How to Live With Regret, a series exploring the nature of regret and the role it plays in all our lives. Read more about this project ...

When I think back on the nine months I spent planning my wedding, I remember making a series of odd choices. I took my veil off after the ceremony to put on a flower crown, even though I’ve never been ...

A new study, co-authored by Temple University’s Crystal Reeck, sheds light on how we can work through regret. The study employs a gambling framework — you win some, you lose some — to help people ...