New Yorkers are getting their inflation relief — but the IRS still wants a cut. Would Trump’s proposed tariff checks be taxed too?
New Yorkers may be getting inflation relief checks, but those checks are being taxed by the IRS. That has people wondering: If the Trump tariff checks actually materialize, who would receive them and would they be taxed too? Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]
Experts warn of ‘ghost student’ scam that could leave any American saddled with ‘phantom’ student debt — here’s what to do if you’re targeted
There’s a scam targeting student financial aid, and it’s leaving some Americans with “phantom” student debt. As of October 1, applications for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are now open. But, along with students, fraudsters will apparently be applying for aid, too. Thanks to Artificial Intelligence, “ghost students” are becoming a major problem […]
Nearly 30M ‘solopreneurs’ bring in $1.7T for the US economy — with many leaning on this 1 thing to punch above their weight. But what are the risks?
Students earning cash with their first side hustle, parents working full-time to support their families and retirees pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams are among those harnessing AI to build their businesses. The release of new generative AI products is empowering sole businesspeople — aka solopreneurs — to develop businesses they only dreamed of building just a […]
Wisconsin man’s estranged sister suddenly wants back into the family after mom’s death — but Dave Ramsey questions her motives for mending fences
About a year ago, Cody’s mother passed away from cancer. Cody has two sisters, and his older sister was left out of the will because she “stepped away from the family” for close to 10 years. Now she wants back into the family — but not necessarily for the right reasons. Must Read Thanks to […]
New York couple in their 70s have moved 4 times in retirement — and are expecting a fifth. Here are 5 things retirees get wrong about relocating
A retired couple who moved from New York’s Hudson Valley to Colorado decided to move once again because of climbing rental costs, and bought a home in coastal Florida. But as an interracial couple, Kate Ferriter says that she and her husband, Terry Moore, felt unwelcome in their new neighborhood. “The prejudice, the insults, the […]
$30K to name your baby, $200/hour for a ‘pet nutritionist’ — niche consultants are making bank off the wealthy. Silly spending, or real investment?
Inside the world of ultra-specific consultants What some consider frivolous spending, others might see as an investment that will boost their chances of perpetuating wealth. But are baby-naming services, sorority rush consultants and pet nutritionists really smart ways to spend money to maintain social status, or are these spending habits driving people into debt? Must […]
Forget the 4% rule — it’s now the 4.7% rule, creator Bill Bengen says. But here’s what you need to consider before you start splashing out completely
It seems the 4% rule is now the 4.7% rule. Three decades after financial planner William Bengen came up with a simple yet elegant solution to help clients balance their retirement spending, the creator of the 4% rule has updated this widely suggested practice for modern times. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
Missouri woman says her mother-in-law is camping out in her backyard — and refuses to leave. Dave Ramsey tells her there’s just 1 way to end it
Brandy called into The Ramsey Show looking for a solution to a prickly predicament: The Missouri native lives with her husband and five kids — and as of three years ago — with her mother-in-law. Brandy is growing increasingly frustrated with the situation as her mother-in-law moved into a family camper in their backyard three […]
At 41, I left a successful career to pursue my passion — but I took a huge pay cut and now I’m always worried about money. Did I make a mistake?
So you quit your job and now make less money. Have you made a terrible mistake? Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here’s how Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans […]
These 5 states give US retirees the best shot at long-term retirement success and security, according to a new study — does your state make the list?
While the size of your nest egg can help determine how comfortable you’ll be in retirement, so does where you choose to live. And some states do a better job of setting up residents for success in retirement. That’s according to a Caring.com study, which analyzed a number of factors — average retirement income, homeownership […]