A banker was hospitalized with pancreatic failure after being forced to work 110-hour workweeks, and he’s not the only one who got sick. Here’s the US firm behind it and why it could backfire
Wall Street’s notoriously brutal work culture isn’t just causing sleepless nights, it’s costing lives. Junior employees at Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated — a major investment bank based in Milwaukee — were compelled to work roughly 110 hours a week, resulting in at least two hospitalizations, according to a recent report by the Wall […]
This California couple, mid-30s, owes their pal $500,000 and they want to pay him back early — but the friend said no to prevent a big tax hit. Is he allowed to refuse? Ramsey Show responds
After paying off a staggering $350,000 in debt in just 2.5 years, Dustin and his wife are within striking distance of financial freedom. They have a plan to quickly eliminate their last remaining loan, but there’s one major hurdle. The Palm Springs, California-based couple wants to sell their primary home and use the proceeds to […]
‘That is the death’: Mark Cuban says ultra-rich Americans get lured into money pits like music labels and clothing companies — here’s his investment advice for steady gains
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Celebrities and athletes often aim to turn fame into fortune, but billionaire investor Mark Cuban warns they often mismanage their earnings. During a podcast interview, Cuban shared blunt advice […]
Social Security Administration issues a statement countering Elon’s claim of a ‘huge problem’ with dead beneficiaries, says it gets roughly 3M death notices a year. But how accurate are they?
Amid widespread confusion and accusations from Elon Musk suggesting “millions of dead people” are receiving benefits, the Social Security Administration has issued a clarification. In a recent press release, the SSA says it receives more than three million death notices every year. The release offers a glimpse behind the curtain to explain how deaths are […]
Warren Buffett claims US stock market volatility is ‘really nothing’ — says Berkshire Hathaway has crashed 50% many times. How to be greedy when Americans are fearful (and vice versa)
Recent turbulence in the stock market might make some novice investors nauseous, but veterans like Warren Buffett remain unfazed. During his recent meeting with Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, the 94-year-old Oracle of Omaha downplayed the market’s volatility. “What’s happened in the last 30, 45 days, 100 days, whatever you want to call it, it’s really nothing,” […]
Here are 7 ‘bad assets’ that could cause you to retire poor in Canada — how many do you own?
You probably know the importance of retiring with a hefty, well-diversified portfolio of assets. But what if you’ve spent some of your money accumulating things that look like ‘assets’ but are actually hidden liabilities. Here are the top seven tempting, but deceptive money drains that many people trap themselves into before retirement. 1. Brand new […]
MTG warns the US government ‘just blindly’ sends checks to anyone — whether dead or alive, citizen or non-citizen. Here’s her solution to save $1 trillion of ‘waste, fraud, and abuse’
In a digital post dripping with outrage, Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene echoed the claims made by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, alleging widespread fraud within the Social Security system. "Our own government just blindly sends checks to anyone and everyone whether citizen, non-citizen, dead or alive,” Greene said in a recent post […]
Peter Schiff just blasted America’s trade deal with China — warns the Asian nation won by calling Trump’s ‘bluff’ on 145% tariffs, agreeing to ‘nothing’ in return. Is he right?
While the White House is trumpeting the “Art of the Deal,” some may say the recent U.S.-China trade deal is a chapter out of “The Subtle Art of Getting Steamrolled.” Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest […]
‘Where the flip are you people spending money?’: Dave Ramsey couldn’t believe this couple who earn $300,000/year — but still drown in $119,000 of debt. Here’s where their income goes
Amber and her husband have successfully reduced their non-housing debt burden from US$160,000 to US$119,000 in just one year. For most people, that would be a massive achievement. But for personal finance celebrity Dave Ramsey, this rate of progress and the outstanding debt burden is “embarrassing.” That’s because the Los Angeles-based couple both work as […]
Dave Ramsey warns US home prices ‘are not coming down’ — claims there’s ‘no fix on the horizon.’ Here’s the 1 big reason why and what to do about it now
Like many people his age, Ethan from South Carolina is waiting for the perfect moment to hop onto the property ladder. In an email to The Ramsey Show, the 28-year-old said he and his wife earn more than $200,000 a year and have roughly $180,000 in savings and investments. They’re just waiting for home prices […]
