Dave Ramsey tells homeless, unemployed Ohio man with $14K debt that there’s no point declaring bankruptcy. Why his money problems are just symptoms
Toby called into The Ramsey Show from Ohio, laying his problems on the line. He’s homeless, unemployed and saddled with $14,000 in debt of which nearly half is a car loan. Even his car’s “broke.” He was charged with a DUI last year, and added that he had developed a mental block about working. Toby […]
Texas retiree, 68, lost her entire $487K nest egg to an investment scam — and The Ramsey Show co-hosts tell her it leaves her with just 1 option
When Cathy called into The Ramsey Show, she was already six months into a nightmare. The 68-year-old from Texas admitted she had gotten involved with an “online investment group” and wound up losing everything. (1) She retired from her job of 36 years and cashed out her entire 401(k) and pension — handing over $487,000. […]
I’m 52 and want to retire in Costa Rica — but will it mess with my Social Security or complicate taxes? What do consider before retiring abroad
If you’re thinking about retiring abroad, you’re in good company. According to the Foreign Affairs Manual, more than 760,000 Americans received Social Security benefits while living outside the United States in 2024. (1) Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t […]
My wife and I have been married 30 years and we’ve always split everything — but she inherited $55,000 and intends to keep it all. Is that unfair?
For 28 years, Mark and Lisa lived by a simple rule: split everything down the middle. They have prided themselves on financial equality, including during the years Lisa stayed home to raise their children while Mark worked full time. Now that they’re retired, they both have modest personal accounts with “mad money” to spend freely […]
Kevin O’Leary spent $13M on rare Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan trading card — smart investment or risky gamble?
There’s an emerging pocket-sized alternative asset that Kevin O’Leary believes in, and it has nothing to do with hot ticket investments like cryptocurrency or real estate. O’Leary, who regularly appears on Shark Tank, made headlines with his record-breaking $12.9 million purchase of a Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan dual-logoman collectible trading card. The deal was […]
Canadians are increasingly keeping more cash on hand as the world becomes more digitized — Is this a smart move?
“Cash is king." For millennials and generations before them, this phrase reminds them of a time before digital wallets, online payments and plastic payment methods. Now you might think the notion is obsolete given the technology in our pockets. But, according to a recent Bank of Canada (BoC) report surveying payment methods of Canadians, it […]
Americans in their 30s, early 40s are getting richer faster than US boomers — here’s the 1 thing they’re doing to outpace their parents
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Millennials have been relentlessly mocked as the broke generation. Stereotypically, they’re struggling with student loans and unable to get on the property ladder, so it’s easy to assume the entire cohort has missed out on wealth-building opportunities. But a recent study […]
Kyle Busch’s $8M loss is a warning to those with this 1 type of life insurance policy. Are you sure your ‘tax-free retirement plan’ isn’t a scam?
NASCAR star Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha, recently said they lost more than $8 million after buying a life insurance policy that they claim was pitched to them as a “tax-free retirement plan.” Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you […]
The government shutdown is spurring recession fears — and experts say these 6 warning signs are flashing. Are you seeing them?
If you’ve found yourself scrolling resale sites or thinking twice before job-hopping, you’re not alone. 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 Robert Kiyosaki says this 1 asset will surge […]
I’m 65, nearly retired, with a $2M nest egg and no real debt. Do I need to keep paying for a financial planner when I’m this close to the finish line?
A 2025 Northwestern Mutual survey found that Americans think it will take $1.26 million to retire comfortably. 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 Robert Kiyosaki says this 1 asset […]