Tampa woman’s parents got a HELOC to help her with car repairs but now they want it back — with interest. Why once the The Ramsey Show hosts hear more, they argue ‘that’s on them’
When Amanda from Tampa found herself in a tough spot after her car broke down following a hurricane evacuation, she didn’t want to ask for financial help — but her parents stepped in to help anyway. However, what she didn’t know at the time was that their “help” came in the form of a $30,000 […]
We’re in our 60s, retired, have $70,000 in savings and Social Security of about $3,780/month. But high health care costs eat into our budget — how can we survive at least 20 more years?
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. If you and your partner are in your 60s and have $70,000 in savings, you don’t have a ton of money set aside for retirement. The good thing is, […]
‘It wasn’t my mistake’: Ohio widow looking for answers after Social Security says it overpaid her $70K — and now they want it back. What to do if you spot changes in your benefit payments
Social Security has been under scrutiny now that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is digging into its finances. For this reason, Social Security is invested in recouping all of the money it can due to erroneous payments. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]
‘Trying to feed the family’: This Houston woman, 73, works 7-day weeks running 4 Western-wear stores — with no plans to retire
Back in 1991, Berna Macías was just trying to make ends meet when she started selling cowboy hats at a local flea market. “It was very cheap,” she recalled to KHOU News, but that simple choice laid the foundation for a family-run brand that has lasted more than three decades. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff […]
Alberta implements a $200 EV tax. What does this mean for the future of electric vehicles?
Alberta will begin collecting an annual $200 tax on electric vehicles (EVs) starting Feb. 13, 2025. The new tax applies to all fully electric vehicles at the time of registration, while hybrid vehicles remain exempt. EV owners will be slapped with the $200 tax when they go to register their EV — after the initial […]
This Chicago single mom was able to be there to watch as a crane lowered her brand-new home onto its foundation — here’s how a local company helped make her dream of homeownership come true
Dominique Ward’s squeals of delight are relatable as she shares the thrill of seeing her first home — a pre-fab — literally fall into place. The Chicago resident sounds like a lottery winner, and in some ways she is. The single mother of two is one of a number of first-time buyers in the city […]
45% of Canadians admit biggest mistake is not saving enough—here’s how poor financial decisions can derail retirement plans
For many Canadians, the weight of past financial mistakes is proving to be more than just a temporary burden — it is actively reshaping their long-term future, particularly when it comes to retirement. A recent study from Money.ca highlights how financial missteps, from overspending to inadequate savings, are delaying critical milestones and forcing individuals to […]
Jim Rogers sold all of his US stock holdings because he’s ‘seen this party’ before — warns Americans to be ‘very careful’ at this rare time in history. Here’s how to shockproof your money
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. Despite its ups and downs, the U.S. stock market has long been a go-to destination for investors, with the benchmark S&P 500 delivering a return of more than 90% […]
Social Security told Cleveland man, 74, he owed them $1.7K for benefits his wife apparently collected in the months after her death — until it became clear someone else had cashed her checks
When 74-year-old David Carr of Cleveland opened the letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA), he was unprepared for what it said. The SSA told him that his late wife, Deb Carr — who died in March 2020 — had somehow collected $1,700 in unemployment benefits between March and September 2020. He was notified that […]
Wall Street-backed firms are squeezing hopeful homebuyers out of the real estate market in California — and 1 lawmaker says it amounts to ‘housing-crisis profiteering’
A California real estate analyst discovered that thousands of homes in the state are owned by big Wall Street firms. And, in the midst of a housing affordability crisis, the California State Assembly is taking notice. Curious about how many California homes are owned by Texas-based real estate investment trust (REIT) Invitation Homes, Ryan Lundquist […]
