‘Grandma needs to be smacked’: Philadelphia woman in ‘tricky situation’ after her mother asked for $3,000 — from the grandkids’ savings account. But Dave Ramsey urges her to draw a hard line
Andrea, a wife and mother from Philadelphia, recently found herself in a high-stakes financial and emotional crossroads, caught between family loyalty, cultural expectations and a commitment to financial stability. “I am in a really tricky situation,” Andrea shared during a recent call to The Ramsey Show. “My brother and my mom are asking me to […]
NYC man lost $114K — his entire 401(k) — after his physical check from Paychex was stolen. So why do 43% of retirement savers still have to deal with this ‘outdated’ and ‘insecure’ method?
Dylan Handy did everything right — or so he thought. Two years ago, when he was 33, Handy tried to roll over his $114,000 401(k) after switching jobs. Instead of a secure digital transfer, Paychex sent paper checks. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? […]
‘Just blind faith in a better future’: This Oregon man, 29, walked away from the ‘corporate grind’ to sail around the world with his cat — how he makes his unconventional lifestyle work
Oliver Widger, 29, quit his corporate job, liquidated his 401(k) and took a leap into the unknown. Just a man, a boat and his cat, Phoenix. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch […]
Squatters took over this Georgia home just 48 hours after the owner died, family says — now they’re throwing parties, posting videos from inside. How could this happen?
A grieving Decatur family is furious at a group of strangers who showed up unannounced and took over their late father’s home less than 48 hours after he died. “It is a nightmare,” Lisa Heath, one of the siblings who now own the home, told 11 Alive News. Attempts to reclaim it have been met […]
I’m winning at life — 29 with $130K in savings, a robust 401(k) and own a condo. But after years of focusing on finances, I feel like I’ve lost out on a truly fulfilling life. What now?
Picture this: You own a home, along with $130,000 in cash savings and $40,000 in your 401(k), and you’re not even 30 years old yet. On paper, this is a great financial situation. But after years of pinching pennies, turning down dinner invites and putting fun on layaway, was the sacrifice worth it? Don’t miss […]
I’m 42 years old with no retirement savings — am I going to be up a creek without a paddle? Here’s why it’s never too late to try to turn the tide and rescue your retirement
Picture John, a 42-year-old who hasn’t started putting away money for retirement yet. He doesn’t have any savings or even an emergency fund set aside for unexpected expenses, and he’s starting to panic. Sound familiar? If you’re in your 40s and haven’t put much thought into retirement savings, now’s the time to get serious. The […]
Pressure building for US homeowners as home renovation industry gets hammered by supply chain chaos thanks to tariffs. How to prepare if your property is in dire need of repairs ASAP
Tariffs are hammering the home renovation industry, pushing designers, contractors and homeowners into a financial crunch as rising costs create chaos in the supply chain. Chad Esslinger, an interior designer based outside Chicago, says the pressure has been building ever since President Donald Trump introduced sweeping global tariffs in early April. Costs have been creeping […]
My wife and I just closed on our dream home — only to realize after all the bills are paid, we’re left with $200/month while she’s on mat leave. We have $80K in savings, but is it enough?
Picture this: A young couple has just closed on their dream home. They’re debt-free and have $80,000 in savings. The wife is on maternity leave, and after crunching the numbers, they realize they’ll have just $200 left over each month after paying their bills. It’s a classic case of being house poor — a financial […]
‘I’m within my rights’: This NYC business owner erected a 50-foot steel fence on his property, cutting off the sidewalk and 10 parking spots. Now it’s causing a neighborhood nightmare
In a move that’s angering local businesses and neighbors, a longtime business owner in Astoria Heights has put up a massive steel fence that cuts off a public sidewalk and roughly 10 parking spaces. Anthony Della Vecchia, who runs Michael Della Vecchia & Son General Contractor on Hazen Street, paid about $25,000 to install the […]
I’m a 55-year-old divorced dad with $810,000 in my 401(k) and I’m maxing out my contributions every year. Can I realistically retire in the next 10 years?
If you’re a divorced dad in your mid-50s with kids and a healthy 401(k), retirement at 65 isn’t off the table, but it’s not just about your nest egg anymore. It’s about who you still need to support, how long that support might last and what lifestyle you’re aiming for. Many Gen Xers are now […]
