Is customer loyalty dead or are you just a bad negotiator? Here’s Kevin O’Leary’s 1 simple trick to getting a better deal when bills creep up
If your internet bill suddenly jumps $12, your airline miles stop going as far, or your streaming subscription quietly tacks on another fee, you’re not imagining it. It’s what experts call the “loyalty penalty,” and it has quietly become one of the biggest ways companies boost revenue. You stay put, prices creep up, and loyalty […]
Texas stay-at-home dad says his family is struggling to find balance on his wife’s $60K salary with $100K in debt — here’s Dave Ramsey’s blunt advice
The balancing act of raising kids, paying off debt and still prioritizing your marriage is one that many Americans face without knowing how to manage it all. A 27-year-old from Texas called into The Ramsey Show and explained that he’s a stay-at-home dad to two young children. (1) His wife earns about $60,000 a year, […]
‘Do I kick my mom out?’ LA realtor is in a tight situation after letting his mom live rent-free for months. The Ramsey Show has some tough advice
Wesley, a real estate agent from Los Angeles, California, called in to a recent episode of The Ramsey Show with a heart-wrenching dilemma. His mother hasn’t paid rent in five months on a property he owns, and his savings account is slowly draining. He isn’t sure what to do, but he’s considering asking her to […]
I’m 69 with $375K in savings but I’ve got a $250K reverse mortgage causing me serious stress. Should I just use most of my savings to pay it off ASAP and aim to survive on CPP?
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Robert Kiyiosaki admits he’s $1.2B in debt but isn’t worried at all — says he uses debt to buy this 1 asset and ‘pay no tax legally’
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. For most people, the idea of carrying nine-figure debt would probably be terrifying. But for “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki, it’s no cause for concern. In a recent appearance on “The Iced Coffee Hour” podcast, the hosts asked Kiyosaki […]
‘That doesn’t work for me’: Billionaire Tyler Perry once fired his own aunt. Here’s why he decided to finally cut his family off financially
Tyler Perry knows a thing or two about making hard choices. The actor, director, and producer behind the hit “Madea” franchise has carefully built a media empire — one that, according to Forbes, earned him billionaire status (1). In a recent interview, the 55-year-old entrepreneur admitted that his tough choices haven’t all been about business […]
Bridesmaid who already spent $1K on friend’s wedding wonders how much she should spend on a gift. Hosts of The Ramsey Show had 3 very different takes
Many people consider it an honor to be selected into a friend’s wedding party, but that responsibility can come with spending requirements that some may not be financially comfortable with. Take Laura from Chicago, for example. As she explained to Ken Coleman, Rachel Cruze and George Kamel, the hosts of a recent live recording of […]
Iowa farmers face devastating blow from Chinese soybean tariffs and Argentinian beef imports — when is America coming first?
Iowa family farmers Pete and Burleen Wobeter thought things might be looking up for their cattle business this year. With their corn and soybean crops facing an uncertain market, the soaring beef prices felt like a potential lifeline. But when President Trump announced his intention to quadruple beef imports from Argentina in an effort to […]
My dad died and left everything to me, disinheriting my 3 siblings — and now they’re saying I’m selfish if I keep it all. Should I give them a cut?
While grieving over the loss of a loved one can be extremely tough, the addition of a controversial will can make the entire process even more devastating. For example, say you recently lost your father and shortly after the funeral, you discovered that you’re the sole beneficiary of his estate, which includes his house, his […]
A survey says your boss assumes you’re on track for retirement, even if you’re not — here’s why what your employer doesn’t know could hurt you
According to a recent report from PNC Bank, there’s a striking mismatch in beliefs about retirement readiness between American employers and employees. The study highlights that 78% of U.S. employers believe their staff are at least somewhat prepared for retirement, whereas only 45% of employees agree (1). This gap could reflect a deeper set of […]