Delaware mom wants her 2 grown kids to be more financially independent — but also put them on her mortgage. Dave Ramsey pushes her to ‘cut them loose’
Saybah, a 50-year-old from Delaware, says she wants her adult kids to be more financially independent. But, she just bought a house and wants to put their names on her mortgage. Her kids, ages 21 and 27, have “no intention of moving out on their own.” Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now […]
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, […]
This ‘demoralizing’ trend is keeping computer science grads out of work — minimum wage jobs won’t take them either. Are 6-figure tech careers dying?
For years, we heard about the tech talent shortage — that there were a glut of jobs and not enough bodies to fill them. For students studying computer science, a bright future lay ahead. Upon graduation, they could expect multiple job offers, high starting salaries and lots of perks, from free food and gym memberships […]
Homebuyers experiencing ‘economic nausea’ are pulling out of deals at a record rate — why so many ‘queasy’ buyers are suddenly canceling contracts
Homebuyers in America seem to be getting cold feet. In July, 15.3% of home-purchase agreements fell through across the U.S. That works out to about 58,000 agreements — the highest cancellation rate for July on record [1]. That’s according to data from real estate platform Redfin, which blames high homebuying costs for making buyers “skittish.” […]
This 1 Southwest state has been ranked the worst US state to live in — here’s why and how to figure out if your state is to blame for your unhappiness
From its vast deserts and snow-capped peaks to a rich cultural heritage, there’s a reason why New Mexico is dubbed the Land of Enchantment. Unfortunately, when it comes to livability — such as safety and cost of living — it also ranks as the worst state to live in. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, […]
EV sales surged 17.7% in August as Americans raced to buy before a popular tax credit expired — how to still snag a deal if you missed the deadline
For anyone who’s planning on buying an electric vehicle in the near future, we’ve got some good news and some bad news to share. Let’s start with the bad news: the federal EV tax credit — which offered $7,500 to those who purchased a new EV and $4,000 to those who purchased a used model […]
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 […]
South Carolina man cosigned a car loan for his ‘big, dumb animal’ brother-in-law — who is now incarcerated. Ramsey Show says there’s only 1 way out
About a year ago, Frank from South Carolina cosigned a car loan for his brother-in-law — against his wife’s wishes and his own better judgment. Now his brother-in-law is “going away for a very long time on a vacation” — a.k.a. in jail. Frank told The Ramsey Show that his brother-in-law had $20,000 to put […]