In this do-it-yourself digital age, home sellers and buyers alike might wonder if they really need real estate agents — or, more precisely, if they need to pay agent fees. Just how crucial are these ...

How do you ensure you’re a priority client with your advertising or media agency? Driving lower fees may seem like a win or a smart move, but the reality is you’ll most likely move yourself down in ...

Learn about employment agency fees, including types, who pays them, and why they're charged when placing employees with employers.

Real estate agents don’t earn a salary. Instead, they generally make money through commissions, getting paid only when a deal closes. This means they can work with a client for months without ...

How much is a real estate agent commission—and who actually pays it? These are common questions among homebuyers and sellers navigating a real estate transaction, and the answers have changed recently ...

Costs are going up for businesses on all fronts, from petrol to personnel. Some agencies are likely considering raising their fees in order to cope. But putting the price up is never going to be an ...

How many travel advisors actually charge fees to their clients? The majority, it turns out. In response to our survey of more than 500 Travel Weekly readers, conducted online in February, 71% said ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Price is a reporter covering world soccer and soccer finance. Over the past three years, Premier League clubs have spent ...