“Stupidest idea I’ve ever heard”: Kevin O’Leary torches Dave Ramsey’s marriage advice — advises women to do this 1thing
Fifteen years ago, only 3% of Canadians who were married or engaged had signed a marriage contract, or “prenup.” By 2022, this number had grown to 15% for U.S. couples, indicating an increasing awareness of how marriage affects personal finances and potential property division. Experts say the increase comes from a variety of factors, including […]
A Missouri hairstylist blames Trump for putting her $40K in debt as clients curb spending on luxuries like hair care. Is his economic policy at fault?
The latest polls are in agreement: 57% of respondents to a recent YouGov/Economist survey disapproved of the president’s handling of major issues, including jobs and the economy (1), and 57% of respondents to a Quinnipiac University poll say the same (2). This is an opinion certainly shared by Lynn from Missouri, a 31-year-old hairstylist who, […]
Idaho dad wants to use a $200K inheritance to buy himself a Harley before paying off his mortgage. Here’s why Dave Ramsey worries he’s beyond help
Alexander from Idaho called into The Ramsey Show with a money question surrounding a $200,000 inheritance, as well as a motorcycle he’s been eyeing to purchase. The motorcycle in question is the Harley-Davidson Low Rider S, which would cost around $30,000 with all the bells and whistles (1). Dave Ramsey agrees the motorcycle would be […]
‘Please don’t do this’: Salt Lake City couple’s idea of renting-to-own so they can ‘unlock’ homeownership gets pooh-poohed by Dave Ramsey — here’s why
Danielle, 23, and her husband, 24, from Salt Lake City have applied for a state-sponsored rent-to-own program. Rent-to-own programs allow tenants to rent a home with the option to buy it later. They’re often seen as an alternative path to homeownership for people who can’t afford a down payment or don’t qualify for a traditional […]
My husband’s death at 39 left me with $500K in mortgage, credit card and consumer debt — Am I on the hook?
When her husband Marcus died of a heart attack at 39, Elena was left with more than grief. The Oakville schoolteacher was suddenly a single mom with two small kids. She was also saddled with massive debt, including a $340,000 mortgage, a joint home-equity line of credit (HELOC) at a $50,000 balance and a shared […]
I’m 35 and middle class with a stable job, but feel like I’m just 1 crisis away from financial ruin. How do I finally get my feet on solid ground?
Many Americans find themselves on precarious financial ground despite being employed full-time. Must Read 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 Robert Kiyosaki says this 1 asset will surge 400% in a […]
Best places to retire in Europe
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. For a lot of Canadians, retiring in Europe feels like the ultimate dream. Picture this: Sipping an espresso at a little café on a cobblestone street, soaking up that […]
Most Americans think 63 is the perfect age to retire, but they’re dead wrong. Here’s the big number to bet your retirement on instead
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. When it comes to retirement, timing is everything. If you leave the workforce too early, you could increase the chances of outliving your savings. And if you retire too late, you may find yourself more exposed to age-related health risks with […]
Trump admin eyes slashing disability benefits for older Americans by up to 20% — here’s what that could mean for your retirement security
The Trump administration wants to cut back disability benefits for low-income and older Americans by up to 20%, a move that could affect hundreds of thousands of people. (1) It’s part of the administration’s focus on streamlining Social Security — by cutting staff and reducing benefits — to save money and reduce alleged fraud. Must […]
Americans are paying up to $10K to install home saunas — but are luxury buyers heating up their home’s value or just sweating away their savings?
For wealthy American homeowners, the latest luxury status symbol isn’t a wine cellar or infinity pool — it’s a private sauna hidden inside the home. As this heats up in markets, real estate agents in certain high-end markets are seeing saunas become deal-breakers for wellness-focused buyers. (1) The popularity of saunas has long been associated […]