Residents of this Las Vegas senior living complex say they’re feeling ‘overlooked and abandoned’ — why so many older Americans feel they have to choose between financial and physical security
Residents of a Las Vegas senior living complex are urging management to take action on what they’re calling unsafe living conditions. “We feel overlooked and abandoned,” residents of Acapella Senior Apartments wrote in a letter to corporate property management firm Ovation. In the letter, they complain of lack of security and unsafe living conditions. Retirement […]
I’m 72 and rely solely on Social Security to survive. I always dreamed of leaving my home to my kids, but with $77K in credit card debt and mounting medical bills, is selling my only option?
Imagine this scenario: Christopher is a 72-year-old retiree with multiple medical conditions that limit his mobility. He has no retirement savings, so he’s living off Social Security alone and supplementing this income with credit cards. But now he’s racked up $77,000 in credit card debt and faces some hard choices. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff […]
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 […]
I’m ‘medically retired’ at 54 and considering moving to a lower-cost state. What else can I do to financially adapt now that my retirement timeline has shifted?
If you’re “medically retired” it means you’ve had to leave the workforce early due to a long-term or permanent disability. Don’t miss 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 I’m 49 years […]
‘It’s just struggle after struggle’: Minnesotans can expect their home insurance to spike by 15% before the end of 2025, says new study — but many say it’s already happening
A new study by Insurify is projecting a hike in homeowners insurance premiums — and Minnesotans will be particularly hard hit. Indeed, Realtor.com says that Minnesotans will face the fifth-highest rise in homeowners insurance premium rates in the country by the end of this year. But some are saying it’s already happening. Natalie Beazer, along […]
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 if I ever want to work again?
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 Houston man got an immediate above-asking offer for his 1948 Packard, but it ended up costing him thousands — why anyone could ‘easily fall’ for this used car scam
Thinking about buying or selling a used car? You may want to proceed with caution so you don’t fall victim to a fake overpayment scam that uses fraudulent checks. “I could see how so many people could easily fall for this,” Matt Neff, who was recently trying to sell his 1948 Packard online, told KHOU […]
Nashville mom-of-four feels paralyzed with her husband and ‘provider’ of 20 years set to spend a decade behind bars — what The Ramsey Show hosts tell her to do ASAP
Lee from Nashville, TN, is in “recovery from a crisis” after her husband of 20 years was sentenced to prison for 10 years. “We’re not going to end up on the streets,” she told The Ramsey Show co-hosts during a recent episode. The stay-at-home mom has four children — one is a junior in college […]
Ready to retire with $1,000,000? Here are 3 big risks that can quickly turn your retirement dreams into a nightmare — even with a healthy nest egg. Protect against them now
Many hard-working Americans dream of a retirement with no stress, no daily commute and no demanding boss. Life will surely be better with the freedom to do what you want, when you want… right? Even if you have a decent nest egg of $1 million, there are potential downsides to retirement that you’ll want to […]
This attorney left the US for Mexico after his pandemic-era side hustle exploded — now he rakes in more than $350K/year and travels the world. Could his strategy work for you?
When COVID-19 brought Derrick Morgan Jr.’s legal career to a standstill, he looked for a way to make money from home — and found one that changed his life. Today, Morgan works full-time as a trademark attorney offering services directly to clients through online platforms. He lives primarily in Mexico City, pays himself $350,000 a […]