I landed a 6-figure job at 28, after years in school — and now my friends expect me to pay for every meal and trip. At what point do I cut them off?
Saira, 28, is thriving in a six-figure job after completing a demanding university program, including a master’s degree. Initially, her friends seemed supportive of her success, but over time, subtle resentment emerged. At first, Saira was happy to celebrate her achievements by treating friends to dinners and covering costs when someone was short of money. […]
Toronto bar pitches Blue Jays pride, gets tagged — and served a legal “cease and desist” notice over logo use
Toronto is buzzing as the Blue Jays return to the World Series for the first time in 32 years. Bars across the city are packed with fans, but one downtown landmark watering hole has discovered that even a small show of team pride can have legal consequences. Sneaky Dee’s, a College Street favourite known for […]
From insurance to street-life stardom: A Toronto walker cashes in
Toronto’s Johnathan Hicks — a 44 year old YouTuber known online as Johnny Strides — has turned his daily city walks into a full-time money-maker. Six years ago, what began as a side hustle filming pedestrian tours around the city has now climbed to “well over six figures” in earnings, he told CTV News. Hicks […]
I’m 61 and scared that I’ll run out of money in retirement. What can I do to make my $750K nest egg last?
One of the biggest questions about retirement is figuring out how much you’ll need to live on. There is no one-size-fits-all number, since debts, health, hobbies, aspirations and spending habits are different for everyone. Then there’s age, a big factor that’s overlooked, mainly because we have little control over it. Some people don’t make it […]
I just started a new job after being unemployed for a year. Is there any reason I shouldn’t put 50% of my salary in my 401(k) now to help catch up?
Justin has been unemployed for the past year, but now that he’s working again, he’s unsure how to catch up on retirement savings. Luckily, Justin was unemployed by choice — he helped his aging parents relocate, traveled, and pursued a personal passion project. He was able to afford to break because he had previously earned […]
Arizona woman seeks Dave Ramsey’s advice after friend, 92, names her in her will — over an estranged daughter. Ramsey says to take it on 1 condition
When Kathy, a longtime Arizona health-care worker, befriended one of her elderly patients more than two decades ago, she never imagined their friendship would lead to a moral and legal quandary over an inheritance. Now her 92-year-old friend — a widow with an adult son and daughter — has revised her will to leave everything […]
Here are 5 smart things wealthy baby boomers do with their money that basically guarantees them a comfy lifestyle — are you following in their footsteps?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. 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. Legendary actress Bette Davis famously said, “Getting old ain’t for sissies.” And neither is saving […]
If you want to help your kids bypass probate when you die, here are 5 assets to avoid putting in a living trust
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. If you will, allow us to present the hypothetical case of Pete Moneywise, a married, 78-year-old father of three who wants to get his financial affairs in order before his passing. Though he exists only in the confines of this article, […]
Oregon woman, 25, says her boyfriend has been out of work for 3 months — here’s why The Ramsey Show says that should ‘scare the crap’ out of her
Noelle, 25, from Oregon reached out to The Ramsey Show seeking financial advice regarding her live-in boyfriend who lost his job three months prior and doesn’t seem to have many prospects. (1) She makes nearly $90,000 a year in digital marketing and is working on her MBA. When they moved in together, he was earning […]
Skip university and retire with $4 million: Viral TikTok pitches an aggressive saving plan for teens to end up rich — but is it realistic?
A viral TikTok video from real estate agent and content creator Freddie Smith is making a bold promise: Follow his five-year plan starting in your teens, and you could retire with $4 to $5 million in the bank — all without going to college (1). The plan is built around one key principle: Save and […]