My late husband left me as his 401(k) beneficiary — but now his employer is forcing me to take distributions even though I’m not ready. What do I do?
When Leslie’s husband died in late 2022, she was devastated, but grateful he had left behind a 401(k) with nearly $350,000 in retirement savings. After taking time to grieve, she contacted the employer’s plan administrator in early 2023. The account was transferred to her name, and she assumed she could leave it untouched while she […]
A 25-year-old from Queens dropped out of school, sold his sneaker collection and opened his own laundromat. Here’s how you can follow his playbook
Most parents would be disappointed if their children dropped out of college. But when 25-year-old Brandon Hollingsworth left post-secondary education after his sophomore year, his parents weren’t upset — they were impressed. That’s because Brandon had a plan. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]
This Georgia family claims their gorgeous $500K home was stolen after it was sold using forged deed — now they’re suing. Could it happen to you?
James and Lucretia Klucken have spent the past five years fighting a battle they never saw coming. In 2019, the couple began receiving letters for payment on a $50,000 reverse mortgage — debt tied to a home that had been in James’ family for generations. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
Wells Fargo employee is being accused of stealing, draining account of deceased 90-something woman — here’s how the niece figured it out. Could you?
A former Wells Fargo employee has been indicted on charges of allegedly stealing more than $26,000 from the account of an Oregon woman in her 90s. According to a Multnomah County indictment, Brittany Monique McLaughlin faces 20 counts, including aggravated theft, aggravated identity theft and first-degree theft. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
Dave Ramsey aghast that NJ man’s wife wants to keep her $6.5K student loan around ‘like a pet’ — why ‘free money’ can cost you more than interest
The scale of student debt in the U.S. today is jaw-dropping. Americans collectively owe $1.814 trillion in student loans, with an average balance of $42,673. [1] Most people would love to be rid of their student loans, but one man in New Jersey called into The Ramsey Show for help with the opposite problem. Trending […]
This Arkansas man bought a beer on the Vegas Strip — and it cost ‘$2 or $3 more’ than he paid earlier the same day. Beware ‘surge pricing’ in Sin City
Prices of just about everything are rising — and rising fast. Las Vegas is no exception. But when Scott Rutledge, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, went to the convenience store within the casino where he and his wife were staying, he was shocked by just how fast those prices rose. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, […]
Sarah Jessica Parker used to get by on just $40 every 3 days, says strict budget gave her ‘relief’ to be able to pay bills when income was ‘irregular’
When Sarah Jessica Parker moved to New York City as an 18-year-old, she didn’t have fame or fortune — just some small savings and irregular income from acting gigs. “I needed to support myself,” the Sex and the City star shared in a recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast. Though she managed to […]
These top 5 US college degrees make young Americans the most money — after 5 years. Are you getting a 327% return on your college dollars, too?
The value of a college degree is a hot topic right now, but many people overlook a key detail: the field of study. Graduates who majored in social sciences, foreign languages or performing arts face weaker job prospects and lower earning potential after leaving college, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Trending […]
Inclusive employers show how hiring people with disabilities pays off
A small café steps from the Beaches boardwalk is stirring up more than coffee. Judy’s Beach Café — a new social enterprise that trains and employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — officially opens Sept. 1, giving local residents not just sandwiches and smoothies, but also a chance to see inclusion in action. The […]
Major bank raises red flag on US economy — warns of 93% chance of recession based on ‘hard data.’ Here are 5 crucial money moves you need to make now
In tough economic times, everyone’s looking for financial advice they can take to the bank. It’s not as fun, though, when the bank talks back — especially if it’s delivering a major recession warning. Recently, global investment bank UBS announced that, after crunching some “hard data” from between May and July 2025, there’s a 93% […]