I’m 70, have $1 million in my 401(k) and want to help my daughter pay down her student debt. But will helping her find her balance risk losing mine?
Many parents provide financial support to their adult children. In fact, a report from Savings.com revealed that half of all parents with adult children still provide regular financial help — $1,474 per month, on average (1). Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and […]
I just found out my new wife has been hiding $65K in credit card debt from me. I feel betrayed but we want to make it work — what should I do?
Financial infidelity might sound like a problem reserved for long-term relationships, but the truth is it can happen at any stage — even before you say “I do.” Imagine the case of Ren. He and Akari got married three months ago and just finished combining their finances. That’s when Ren discovered Akari was keeping a […]
Ohio woman devoted 25 years to raising kids and building her partner’s business. Now he wants a prenup. Dave Ramsey says she’s left herself ‘exposed’
Prenups are generally recommended for both people in a marriage when one partner comes in with a larger amount of wealth than the other. But what about when you’ve built that wealth together for years before you get married? Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]
I’m 63 years old and love my job but I was just fired after announcing my retirement. Is that allowed? What do I do now?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Picture this: You’ve spent the better part of your working life climbing the corporate ladder and, now, as a courtesy to your long-time employer, you announce your plans to retire. This should be a cause for celebration, a capstone on a […]
Couple with $172K in debt uses credit cards to buy groceries — here’s the 1 mistake Dave Ramsey says is the root of their woes
After combining her finances with her husband’s, Michelle from Indiana discovered just how deep they are in debt. Michelle called in to The Ramsey Show (1) seeking help on how to deal with this debt, which includes US$50,000 (C$70,000) in credit card balances and US$12,000 (C$17,000) for a personal loan. Most of the credit card […]
Zillow and Redfin are being sued by 5 states, the FTC over an alleged rental advertising scheme — here’s how it could impact prices
With rent prices already going up in 2025, this news may not make Americans feel any better about the state of the rental market. Zillow and Redfin, two online real estate companies, are being sued by both state and federal government officials. According to USA Today, attorneys general from five states have filed a joint […]
This 1 generation is the most likely to give up on their dream of owning a home — are they right to be disillusioned by the housing market?
Millennials and homeownership has basically become a punchline, but the impact that today’s housing market has had on this generation is no joke. And as millennials continue to feel squeezed out of the housing market, they haven’t exactly been silent about it. A recent survey from Bankrate found that one in six aspiring homebuyers in […]
A ‘generational divide’: Gen Z calls this old-school money habit ‘cringe,’ but older generations say it’s still paying off. Who’s right?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Physical cash may not be the default payment method for most Americans, but the generational divide over whether to use it reveals fundamental differences in how we manage money in 2025. According to a recent Cash App survey of more than […]
Experts say S&P 500 is ‘broken’ — despite hitting record high. Is Warren Buffett’s ‘set it and forget it’ total trust in it no longer justified?
On October 8, the S&P 500 reached a record high of 6,753.72 amid an ongoing government shutdown. (1) If you’re someone who’s heavily invested in it, you may be feeling pretty good about the state of your portfolio. But if your primary investment strategy is to hold an S&P 500 index fund or ETF and […]
House flippers bought the house next door — and now it seems they’re intentionally building a fence on my side of the property line. What should I do?
Melanie’s next-door neighbors just sold their home, and she learned that the new owners were property flippers when they immediately started making changes to the house. At first, Melanie was glad to see that the property was being upgraded, until the flippers started building a fence on her land. Previously, there was no backyard fence […]