‘Chaotic and confusing’: How the latest ‘emergency message’ from Social Security will impact beneficiaries who were overpaid — plus what you can do to protect yourself from future shocks


Think Social Security is a sure thing? Between 2015 and 2022, the government mistakenly shelled out nearly $72 billion, and now it wants that money back, even if the error wasn’t your fault. To that end, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going after overpayments more aggressively. In March, it announced plans to withhold 100% […]
Crushed by costs: Survey reveals ‘cost of living in Canada’ now the top fear for households (just ahead of BoC rate decision)


Even as Canadians kick back and enjoy exploring their own country or relax into summer while soaking up sunshine rays, many are still struggling with the higher cost of living. As the Bank of Canada prepares for its next interest rate decision on July 30, 2025, a recent survey from Money.ca shows that nearly two-thirds […]
A Rolls-Royce was brazenly nicked from a Texas valet stand — and police say it led them to a $1.5M luxury car theft ring. How to protect your ride from those looking for ‘an opportunity’


In a high-stakes bust, local and federal authorities swooped in on a suspected Dallas-area luxury car theft ring on June 11, recovering nearly $1.5 million worth of stolen high-end vehicles, including two Rolls-Royces, police say. Home surveillance footage obtained by NBC DFW shows Dallas SWAT, Plano officers and the FBI executing a search warrant on […]
How to choose the best student credit card in Canada


Choosing the right student credit card is an important step for Canadian post-secondary students looking to build credit and manage expenses. With the right card, you can not only establish good financial habits but also earn rewards such as cash back and discounts that support your student lifestyle. Here’s how to find the best student […]
A Massive 25-foot sinkhole swallowed a California construction site, damaging vehicles and a nearby property — here are your options if a ‘shoring failure’ ever lands at your doorstep


A massive sinkhole that opened up in Ventura, California, has damaged several vehicles, forced officials to red-tag a nearby property and left residents questioning the safety of local construction sites. The 25-foot hole appeared in late May near Thompson Boulevard and East Front Street at a construction site for a new apartment complex. While it […]
Oklahoma man arrested after allegedly coordinating theft, sale of $2M worth of oil field equipment — going so far as to hire a trucking company to transport the stolen gear for him overnight
Last October, Jonathan Stamper — owner of the now-defunct Stampede Lift Solutions — hired a trucking company to transport pumpjacks from oil fields in New Mexico to a business in Texas. Little did the owners of that Texas business know that they were about to become unwitting accomplices in a brazen heist. Don’t miss Thanks […]
Philadelphia woman’s husband has been his ex’s landlord for 5 years — but she’s constantly late with rent and it’s hurting their ability to buy their own house. The Ramsey Show weighs in


It’s not always easy to leave a relationship in the past, especially when there’s a child involved. But sometimes, those ties to an old flame can burn your finances in the here and now. That’s the situation Beth from Philadelphia is in. She called into The Ramsey Show because her husband rents out his New […]
A group of customers just issued a warning about a Baltimore used car dealership — claim they’ve paid thousands with zero to show for it. Are you being set up for a similar nightmare?


Multiple customers claim they paid a used car dealership in Baltimore thousands of dollars with the promise of a working vehicle. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here’s how I’m 49 […]
Here’s the stunning new ‘retire comfortably’ number in 2025 — and why 97% of Americans miss it completely. Are you one of them?


According to the 2025 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress study, the average American now believes they need $1.26 million to retire. That’s $200,000 less than they said they needed last year and nearly the same as the figure quoted in 2022. The fact that the target hasn’t moved much in the last three years hasn’t […]
Realtors in this 1 US state issue ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ warning that stands to hit megastar, rich neighbors with an additional $136,000/year in taxes — here’s why it’s a problem


Closing on a home is already expensive, but new budget proposals in Rhode Island could drive costs even higher. The Rhode Island Association of Realtors is raising concerns, arguing two proposed tax changes would hit buyers and sellers hard, making the state’s fragile housing market even more unaffordable. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you […]