Dave Ramsey gives blunt advice to Wisconsin woman who made $1.1M trading stocks — why he tells her to change her strategy or risk losing everything
On a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, Michelle from Wisconsin told co-hosts Dave Ramsey and George Kamel about her interesting and enviable dilemma. In 2022, Michelle made a bold move by investing a large sum — $270,000, much of which she received as a life insurance payment for the death of her husband — […]
Georgia widow’s family says she’s being evicted by company that didn’t pay for her home — now she’s hospitalized over the stress. How’d this happen?
When Kimberly Gravitt — a widow from Gwinnett County — fell behind on her mortgage, she reached out to a company she believed would serve as a lifeline: Homesaver 911. However, signing up for this company’s services wound up setting off a chain of events that has left her with nothing. Gravitt is now facing […]
‘How bad of an idea is it?’: Man wants to ‘gift’ his 18-year-old son his childhood home but is worried it’s a bad move. Dave Ramsey responds
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. American baby boomers are expected to pass on an astronomical $84 trillion in inheritances to their heirs over the next 20 years in what’s being dubbed “the great wealth transfer.” However, offering monetary gifts to adult kids can be tricky. On […]
I’m almost 50 and don’t have enough retirement savings. What should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 solid ways you can catch up
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Retirement planning is often seen as a distant concern — until it isn’t. In a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that went viral, a 49-year-old confessed to having $0 savings for retirement and only $900 in their bank […]
Trump takes Halloween? Tariffs cost California business owner an extra $800K to stock spooky supplies, as US families’ costume budgets creep up
The Halloween industry is suffering from a scary surprise this year: tariffs. Around 90% of Halloween costumes and products contain at least one component from China, according to the Halloween and Costume Association, an industry group (1). So, the 30% import tax on Chinese goods is putting upward pressure on prices for Halloween shoppers (2). […]
The IRS is offering tax relief to drought-stricken farmers — but will it be enough to keep America’s food prices from climbing even higher?
Drought conditions across the U.S. have hit farmers and ranchers hard — and the effects could soon show up at the grocery checkout. The IRS recently announced tax relief for farmers and ranchers who have been forced to sell or exchange livestock as a result of drought conditions. (1) Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, […]
1 in 4 new car trade-ins are now ‘underwater’ — a 4-year high as more owners drag major debt into new buys. Here’s how to avoid drowning in auto loans
A growing share of car owners are underwater on their auto loans, reports the car-buying resource Edmunds. 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 Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of […]
Florida woman makes $5,600/month but $3,100 of it goes toward her mortgage — and now she’s drowning in debt. The Ramsey Show say she has just 1 option
When your mortgage consumes most of your take-home pay, every bill becomes a source of stress — and every month feels like survival mode, not financial progress. Lacey from Jacksonville, Florida called in to the Dave Ramsey show with this exact problem and wasn’t sure what to do next. "I purchased my home for around […]
New father, 20, overwhelmed by $32K student debt and $21K car loan, fears bankruptcy — here’s the 1 thing Dave Ramsey says he can do to avoid it
If you’re deep in debt, at what point are you actually bankrupt? Before declaring bankruptcy, you have a few options to consider first. John, a 20-year-old from Nashville, is overwhelmed with debt. “I’m in so deep debt … to the point where I think I’m going to have to go bankrupt,” he told The Ramsey […]
I spent my 20s aggressively saving, but now at 35, I feel like I missed out on having a life. Did I mess up — and how do I find a better balance now?
Picture this: Laura has always been a planner. She has diligently kept her focus on her future, and saving every penny was a big part of her plan. Growing up, her family didn’t have a lot of money, so being financially stable was her first priority. The problem is, now that she’s 35, she feels […]