Couple with $172K in debt uses credit cards to buy groceries — here’s the 1 mistake Dave Ramsey says is the root of their woes
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 (1) seeking help on how to deal with this debt, which includes US$50,000 (C$70,000) in credit card balances and US$12,000 (C$17,000) for a personal loan. Most of the credit card […]
This wealthy 63-year-old woman wants to combine finances with her new fiancé, but he has $180K in debt. Here’s what The Ramsey Show says she needs to do ASAP before tying the knot
Erin is a 63-year-old widow who just got engaged to her high school crush after reconnecting on Facebook — and she’s wondering if it makes sense to combine her finances with her soon-to-be husband. Erin, who lives in Washington D.C., is also planning to sell her house and move back to the Midwest, where she […]
My dad left his pension to me and my estranged brother — now that he’s dead, am I entitled to his share?
We’re in the midst of a great wealth transfer, with baby boomers expected to pass an estimated $1 trillion to younger generations through 2026 (1). But receiving an inheritance may prove complicated for some beneficiaries. Only 64% of boomers have a will, according to research from the Logit Group (2). And that’s just one potential […]
$137K in debt at 65 and wants to retire debt-free — Dave Ramsey’s advice to tackle retirement worries head-on
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 called into the The Ramsey Show and told the hosts that his wife has about US$10,000 (C$14,000) in a 401(k) — the American equivalent of a RRSP — and […]
New Yorkers are getting their inflation relief — but the IRS still wants a cut. Would Trump’s proposed tariff checks be taxed too?
New Yorkers may be getting inflation relief checks, but those checks are being taxed by the IRS. That has people wondering: If the Trump tariff checks actually materialize, who would receive them and would they be taxed too? Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]
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?
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Texas woman’s ex-fiance paid cash for a $1M ranch, put her on the deed — then left. Dave Ramsey says get out, but not without a ‘whiplash penalty’
Rebecca from Texas is in a moral conundrum after her boyfriend of two years said he was ready to take the next step in their relationship, dropped $1 million in cash on a ranch and put her name on the deed. They even had a wedding venue picked out. Then, three weeks after they moved […]
I’m going on 62 and want to switch to part-time work in my current role before retiring. How can I make it work — and persuade my boss?
Imagine this scenario: Tracey from Regina is going on 62 and while her friends are talking about retirement, she’s not quite ready to walk off into her golden years just yet. Mentally she’s still sharp as a tack. She loves having structure and purpose to her days, as well as the mental challenge of work. […]
Sydney Sweeney reacts to Trump praise on viral AEO jeans ad that sent stock soaring 25%. Should you invest in virality?
Four months after her controversial American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) jean campaign sent the retailer’s stock soaring (at least temporarily), actress Sydney Sweeney has finally broken her silence. The retailer’s ad campaign, which rolled out in late July, used a wordplay on ‘genes’ with the tagline “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” which sparked debate over race […]
Boomers are hitting ‘peak 65,’ but even the wealthiest can’t tell if they’re truly ready to retire. Are you caught in the same ‘confidence paradox’?
It comes as no surprise that Americans are paying more for necessities than they did last year, and in response, they’re tightening their belts thanks to inflation. So much so that a Lightspeed survey found that one in four consumers will shop on Black Friday only for everyday essentials, such as groceries, toiletries and household […]