Americans could see price hikes across the country thanks to Trump’s trade war — so don’t get caught napping. Here are 5 ‘everyday items’ to load up on before they become more expensive
American consumers can expect to see higher prices for goods made in China — and maybe even empty shelves. After President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs were announced on April 2, markets took a nosedive. A 145% tariff on Chinese goods effectively blocked trade and resulted in a slowdown at ports. The CEOs of major retailers, […]
I spent way too much in my first 4 years of retirement on fun things like travel — now I worry I’ll never get back on track. What do I do?
Retirees usually have bucket lists and dream vacations they want to go on while they’re still healthy and fit. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Want an extra $1,300,000 […]
‘They don’t care’: Veteran and longtime Bay Area restaurateur fired by VA hospital after sounding alarm about alleged ‘below standard’ food safety
Dennis Berkowitz just got fired from his volunteer job. His transgression? He says it was looking out for the veterans of the Palo Alto VA Hospital, where he was working in the kitchen — and where he says food was stored unsafely and served to patients. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]
‘You willfully ruined people’s lives’: Florida man to spend 20 years behind bars for swindling customers out of $1.3M — leaving them with unfinished pools and ‘a shattered sense of security’
Putting a pool in your backyard is a major decision — costing upwards of $100,000, according to HomeGuide — that inevitably involves disruption. But for Tampa Bay-area clients of Olympus Pools, the cost and disruption were far more than they bargained for. As WFLA News Channel 8 reports, hundreds were left with nothing but holes […]
‘Gold’s not going to solve it’: Arizona man called into The Ramsey Show for advice on protecting his family in the case of ‘societal collapse’ — here’s the surprising advice they gave him
Chris from Phoenix is worried about “huge civil unrest” resulting from a collapsed dollar — and he doesn’t think President Donald Trump or billionaire Elon Musk can fix the situation. The dad of two young daughters called into The Ramsey Show and asked co-hosts George Kamel and Dr. John Delony for their thoughts on how […]
I’m 69 with $375K in savings but I’ve got a $250K reverse mortgage causing me serious stress. Should I just use most of my savings to pay it off ASAP and aim to survive on CPP?
Imagine this scenario: Samantha is retired at 69, but a few years back she took out a reverse mortgage. Now, she’d like to be done with it, especially since the loan comes with a hefty interest rate of 6.75%. She currently has about $375,000 in home equity while her reverse mortgage loan is close to […]
Houston man loses $20,000 after getting ‘fraud alert’ and handing over his bank card to someone he thought worked for Wells Fargo — here’s how to protect yourself from imposter scams
You wouldn’t hand over your bank card to a complete stranger on your doorstep — or would you? Imposter scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and it may be easier to fall victim than you might realize. Scott Merkovitch was one such victim who lost $20,000 after he got a call on May 16 from what […]
I’ve worked for the municipality for 10 years making more than $100K with a pension — but I hate my job and dread going into work. Should I quit?
For almost a decade, Joe has worked for the municipality, pulling in an enviable salary of more than $100K a year. Not only does he have job security, but he also gets generous vacation time, health insurance and a pension. His friends and family think he’s got it made. But every morning, Joe dreads going […]
I’m in my 70s and recently widowed and need to revise my will. But with 3 adult kids, I’m agonizing over how to choose which I name as my executor without risking offending the others
Imagine this scenario: Christine is in her 70s and needs to revise her will. The last time she looked at the document, her husband was still alive and their three children were toddlers. A lot has changed since then. She’s now widowed and has three adult children. Her estate includes a house and car, as […]
I’m in my 70s and recently widowed and need to revise my will. But with 3 adult kids, I’m agonizing over how to choose which I name as my executor without risking offending the others
Imagine this scenario: Christine is in her 70s and needs to revise her will. The last time she looked at the document, her husband was still alive and their three children were toddlers. A lot has changed since then — she’s now widowed and has three adult children. Her estate includes a house and car, […]
