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 […]
‘Please don’t do this’: Salt Lake City couple’s idea of renting-to-own so they can ‘unlock’ homeownership gets pooh-poohed by Dave Ramsey — here’s why
Danielle, 23, and her husband, 24, from Salt Lake City have applied for a state-sponsored rent-to-own program. Rent-to-own programs allow tenants to rent a home with the option to buy it later. They’re often seen as an alternative path to homeownership for people who can’t afford a down payment or don’t qualify for a traditional […]
AI isn’t the biggest threat to Gen Z workers right now, says leadership expert — why ‘youngism’ is to blame for holding this generation back
While Gen Z workers might be worried about how AI will impact the job market, it’s not the only threat to building a career. While older workers may face discrimination in the workplace — being passed over for jobs or promotions — young workers have the opposite problem: youngism (1). Must Read Thanks to Jeff […]
Some premium credit cards have hiked their annual fees by 45% — how to stop ‘fee creep’ from from robbing you of your hard-earned rewards
For some Americans, paying a high annual fee on a premium credit card is worth it for the perks. But, with credit card companies hiking those annual fees — by as much as 45% — is fee creep starting to cancel out those benefits (1)? In June, JPMorgan Chase announced it would be raising the […]
Texas woman’s ex-fiance paid cash for a $1M ranch, put her on the deed — then left. Dave Ramsey says get out, but not without a ‘whiplash penalty’
Rebecca from Texas is in a moral conundrum after her boyfriend of two years said he was ready to take the next step in their relationship, dropped $1 million in cash on a ranch and put her name on the deed. They even had a wedding venue picked out. Then, three weeks after they moved […]
I’m 61 with a stellar resumé but I’ve failed to get a job — or even an interview — since my layoff 10 months ago. Do I need to conceal my age?
Imagine this scenario: Gary has been job hunting for the past 10 months after being laid off by his previous employer. He has a ton of experience and excellent references, but here’s the catch: he’s 61. While he’s sent out countless resumes, he worries that he’s already aged out of the workforce. At the same […]
South Korea hosts live-stream crypto trading event with teams battling over real-time profits and losses. Is gamification the future of investing?
The gamification of investing took a hyper-leap at the latest Korea Blockchain Week held in Seoul from September 21 to 27. One of the side events, Perp-DEX DAY, was a live e-sport style spectacle where competitors traded perpetual futures — a type of cryptocurrency derivative. It’s a new prospect for gaming and entertainment, but despite […]
McDonald’s is supersizing its value menu to win back average Americans as they tighten their belts — but could it be a sign of troubling times ahead?
McDonald’s Extra Value Meals are back, saving consumers 15% across eight new offerings that each feature an entrée, fries and drink — with more deals to follow later this year [1]. The move by McDonald’s is an attempt to win back low-income customers who’ve pulled back their spending [2]. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, […]
A whopping 350,000 Americans are now facing a steep deadline as this 1 state unpauses unemployment clawbacks — here’s what to do if it happens to you
Unemployment insurance clawbacks are moving ahead in Michigan, affecting about 350,000 workers with overpayments dating back five years. Most of those affected filed claims in 2020 and 2021 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic [1]. At the time, benefit claims surged nationwide — including a wave of fraudulent filings — overwhelming the system. Later, […]
Broke and in debt $137K, North Carolina man, 65, gets a harsh dose of reality from Ramsey if he wants to retire debt-free — here’s how he could do it
Mark from North Carolina is 65 — but he’s not retiring any time soon because he’s made “absolutely horrible decisions with money all my life.” He told The Ramsey Show that his wife has about $10,000 in a 401(k) and he has “maybe a couple thousand” in savings. [1] Their total debt includes a $115,000 […]