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 […]
Most Canadians aren’t ready for the $1 trillion wealth transfer
As Canada’s population ages, a massive wealth transfer is looming — one experts say many households aren’t ready for. The Great Wealth Transfer, which predicts a staggering $1-trillion reallocation of wealth, has raised concerns about Canadians’ preparedness for what will happen to their estate once they pass away. This concern is not without merit. According […]
Designer Giorgio Armani’s ultra-specific will shocked the fashion world — here’s how to make sure your final wishes don’t surprise your loved ones
Iconic Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani kept tight control of the brand he founded 50 years ago. He never took the company public and remained the sole major shareholder until his death on Sept. 4 at the age of 91. Some parts of his will were run-of-the-mill: Pantaleo Dell’Orco, Armani’s life partner of five decades, […]
I’m 55, plan to retire in the next decade, but have nothing saved and $10K in debt — can I start saving now and still retire comfortably?
Imagine being 55 with no retirement savings and $10,000 in debt. That’s obviously not a very comfortable place to be, especially if you want to retire at a reasonable age. Unfortunately, this is exactly the spot that Gaby finds herself in. Gaby is 55 years old and has worked her whole life, but has just […]
Young Americans with bad credit are taking this 1 step to boost their scores by up to 60 points — here’s how to know if it’s the right move
Tenants have to pay their rent on time every month — and it’s long been a pain that this record of financial responsibility has historically rarely counted toward building credit. However, that’s changing. More and more renters are turning their monthly payments into a credit-building tool. A new TransUnion survey found that 13% of consumers […]
I’m 41 and on track to have a $6M nest egg by 55 — even if I stopped saving for retirement today. How do you know when it’s safe to stop saving?
Forty-one-year-old Janice has spent years diligently saving and investing, and by 55, her portfolio is expected to be worth a whopping $6 million. That’s enough to last her four decades if she follows the classic 4% rule and withdraws $240,000 a year. Janice’s portfolio is balanced, with a mix of stocks and bonds yielding roughly […]
Montana woman, 81, awarded $60K in damages after a SWAT team tore apart her Texas home — how her 5-year fight could impact others across the state
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. A federal judge has ordered the city of McKinney to pay almost $60,000 plus interest to 81-year-old Vicki Baker. Her home was torn apart by a SWAT team during a 2020 police standoff. According to WFAA [1], Baker took the city […]
‘Doorstep taxes’ are now showing up on delivery orders in some states — here’s which states are using them (and what it means for online shoppers)
Many consumers in the U.S. are feeling the strain of higher costs on groceries, dining and everyday goods — and now some state and local governments are introducing an additional charge on top of existing delivery fees. As more households turn to on-demand services for convenience or necessity, lawmakers are exploring a new category of […]
One tech firm says Air Canada owes passengers more than $66 million in compensation for strike-related inconveniences — but Canadian laws could make getting that money difficult
After reaching an impasse in negotiations between the Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), a 72-hour strike notice was given on August 13. Three days later, over 100,000 Air Canada employees walked off the job in protest. Though it has been over a month since the strike concluded, the effects […]