Spirit Airlines set to drop thousands of flight staff, cut down schedules around the holiday season, reports say. What this could mean for your plans
Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy for the second time in a year in August, will be furloughing 1,800 flight attendants as part of ongoing restructuring, effective Dec. 1, according to multiple news outlets. (1) The news comes after reports the budget airline would demote 140 pilots on Oct. 1 and furlough 270 pilots on […]
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 […]
This couple’s toxic ‘mother-son’ dynamic is ruining their finances — and Ramit Sethi blames their pasts for derailing any real future together
Money can be a major source of conflict for couples, and it’s not just about who pays for what. Sometimes, deeper dynamics can fuel resentment and erode trust. That’s the case for Taylor, 29 and Hayden, 25, who sought help from Ramit Sethi on an episode of the I Will Teach You To Be Rich […]
My father died 10 years ago and left his pension to me and my estranged brother. I just heard my brother has died — can I claim his share?
We’re in the midst of a great wealth transfer, with baby boomers expected to pass an estimated $106 billion to younger generations through 2048. But receiving an inheritance may prove complicated for some beneficiaries. (1) Only 44% of boomers have a will, according to Trust & Will’s 2025 Estate Planning Report. (2) Must Read Thanks […]
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 […]
Alabama couple weigh selling home after break-in — but Dave Ramsey says the husband’s being a ‘drama queen.’ What they can do before listing the house
Having your property broken into is never easy to process. It can prompt all kinds of emotions and drive future decisions — even down to selling the property and moving out of the area. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you […]
‘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 […]
Pay off your mortgage with $150K stock portfolio? Dave Ramsey says ‘absolutely’ — but here’s why you might not want to
Nick’s sitting on a classic money dilemma: take the US$150,000 his wife has in a stock portfolio from her old job and knock down their mortgage, or stash it away as a safety net. The Boston couple is torn between peace of mind and the satisfaction of wiping out debt. As a result, Nick called […]
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 man asks Ramsey Show if he can be a ‘dutiful, Christian husband’ despite his piddling $200K salary paling compared to his fiancee’s $3.5M income
Kevin from Fort Worth, TX and his girlfriend have been together for six years and now talk has turned to marriage. But he’s worried he can’t be a “dutiful, Christian husband and a leader of the family” when his girlfriend makes substantially more money than he does. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]