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 […]
5 easy ways to save an extra $1K a month for retirement
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Indiana couple with $172K in debt resorting to credit cards to buy groceries — here’s the 1 mistake Dave Ramsey says is the root of their problems
After combining her finances with her husband’s, Michelle from Indiana discovered just how deep they are in debt. Michelle called in to The Ramsey Show seeking help on how to deal with this debt, which includes $50,000 in credit card debt and $12,000 for a personal loan. Most of the credit card debt belongs to […]
Texas woman on disability says husband has been hiding a $2,600/month raise from her. This 1 ‘crack’ allowed his financial cheating, says Ramsey Show
Beth from Texas is having a “little conflict” with her husband after finding out he’s been secretly stashing away an extra $2,600 in income every month. The couple, who’ve been married 23 years, the second marriage for both of them, had been taking an “allowance” from their paychecks and depositing the rest into a joint […]
Americans over 60 are a favorite target for imposter scammers — here’s what you need to know to guard against 6 common types of imposter fraud
Did the IRS call you out of the blue and threaten legal action? It wasn’t the tax man — more likely it was an imposter scam. It’s a type of fraud that’s become increasingly more common. “An imposter scam is when a scammer lies and pretends to be someone they’re not to trick you into […]
‘That should be a warning’: 65-year-old with no savings doesn’t know where to start. Dave Ramsey says he should axe this one thing first
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 (1) that he has “no nest egg.” His wife has about US$10,000 in a 401(k) — the American equivalent of a RRSP — and he […]
Big changes could mark a housing market ‘sweet spot’ this fall — are you ready to take advantage of them?
Maybe you were planning to buy a house this year but haven’t found anything yet — and panic is starting to set in because you’re worried you’ve missed the housing market season. It’s common you’ll find a higher number of listed properties in late spring and summer. That means, if you’re in the market for […]
Illinois man’s wife wants to keep $75K in a safe at home for her own comfort — but Ramsey Show hosts say her ‘scarcity mindset’ only creates more risk
While some people like to keep cash on hand for emergencies, how much is too much? Bill from Illinois called into The Ramsey Show out of concern for his wife, 64, who wants to keep $75,000 in cash at home in a safe, which would make her feel “comfortable.” (1) Must Read Thanks to Jeff […]
38% of Americans have taken on second jobs to cover debt payments — how the rise of the reluctant hustler is rewiring careers
With consumer household debt hitting record highs, more Americans are picking up extra work to cover bills and becoming reluctant hustlers. A new survey from AI-powered career platform Zety found that 38% of respondents have taken on side gigs or second jobs to make extra money and keep up with their debt. The online poll […]