How much is the average Social Security check of a middle-class retiree?
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Social Security is an important piece of the retirement puzzle, particularly for middle-class retirees who count on the safety net to supplement their post-career income. But if you see […]
Failed Sotheby’s auction of $70,000,000 bronze bust leaves bidders speechless, art insiders stunned — here’s how the jaw-dropping turn of events unfolded
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. What was meant to be a quick sale of a rare antique turned into a sobering reminder of the hidden risks of so-called alternative assets. “Grande tête mince” — […]
Most Americans mentally spend their paychecks before money hits their bank account: How to avoid paycheck stress and create a financial plan that works
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. A new survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of EarnIn found that the average American has already mentally spent more than half of their paycheck before it lands […]
This Brooklyn landlord with diabetes is clashing with tenant over 1st-floor unit, unpaid rent — but tenant is going nowhere and accuses him of harassment. Who’s right?
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. A landlord-tenant showdown in Borough Park has raised questions about housing rights, health needs and who gets to decide who stays and who goes. Landlord Aneiello DeGiuda, a diabetic […]
This San Diego married couple lives paycheck to paycheck on $500K-$600K a year — admits to $30K in monthly expenses including car lease payments. Here’s Dave Ramsey’s advice
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Despite earning an estimated combined income of $500,000 to $600,000 a year, Bill from San Diego admits he and his wife struggle to save any money — and it’s […]
Rich older Americans are using these 3 retirement saving strategies to supercharge their nest eggs — here’s how to use them to prepare for a comfy retirement
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates you’ll need 70-90% of your pre-retirement income to maintain your standard of living in your golden years. Americans expect they will need $1.26 […]
‘I feel like an idiot’: Dallas woman says she’s divorcing her husband of 27 years after discovering he secretly racked up $1M in debt — but Ramsey Show hosts say she needs to own her part
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. When you enter into a marriage, you expect your spouse to be faithful. But sometimes, a different type of infidelity — financial — can rear its ugly head. That’s […]
I’m 52, my portfolio just hit $2,000,000, and I want to spend $150,000/year comfortably — can I make the math work and retire now?
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. The good news is that a $2 million nest egg is not too shabby and can sustain you for the rest of your life as long as you don’t […]
‘We wanted to escape’: This Texas couple ditched the big city to build their dream home for $60,000 out of two 40-foot shipping containers — and they claim you can do it, too
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Lexi Newkirk and her husband, Diego, weren’t interested in cramped city living. Instead, the young married couple from Austin, Texas, created their very own path to home ownership. “We […]
Here are 5 things that will likely get more expensive in 2025 — no matter what Trump does in the White House
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Imported household appliances that are made with steel parts — like washing machines, refrigerators and stoves — will be subject to President Trump’s expanded tariffs starting June 23, according […]
