Canadian man allegedly scammed multiple seniors out of $309K going door-to-door — and police believe more people were targeted. Here are the signs you’re being scammed
In July, Charlestown, Massachusetts police arrested a man in southern Indiana in connection with a scam that targeted American senior citizens across several states. Authorities say a senior Charlestown resident was tricked into withdrawing US$27,000 from his retirement accounts and handing the cash over to a man who showed up at his front door on […]
‘Don’t be a wuss’: Iowa man, 21, is $95K in debt but wonders if he should be investing while also paying it off. Dave Ramsey sets him straight
Dean from Iowa wrote into The Ramsey Show asking an age-old question: should I prioritize paying down debt or generating wealth? The 21-year-old has over $95,000 in student loan debt but says he doesn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to grow his wealth and utilize the power of compounding returns. He wondered whether […]
My wife and I just had our first baby — and now she wants to quit her $70K job to stay at home with him. But can we afford to lose her income?
Juggling a job, a household and a baby has always been tough, but for many parents, the pull of staying home to spend quality time with a little one makes it even tougher. Imagine Max and Emily, a millennial couple in their early 30s who recently welcomed a beautiful baby boy into their lives and […]
This IT company just laid off 11,000 employees who couldn’t be reskilled on AI. Should you be worried about losing your job to a computer?
Accenture just delivered a jolt to white-collar workers everywhere. The global IT and consulting giant announced more than 11,000 job cuts tied to an $865 million “reinvention” effort. (1) 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 […]
Older Americans may be leaving money on the table by taking Social Security early — here’s the one factor most overlook about deciding when to claim
You’ve worked hard, paid into Social Security for decades and can almost taste the freedom of retirement. But one decision — when to claim your benefits — could mean the difference between traveling with your grandkids or tightening your belt for the rest of your life. All that considered, claiming Social Security too early can […]
The 5 most accessible cities in Canada for people with mobility challenges
In Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Budget 2025, the federal government introduced changes to make it easier for Canadians to access financial support for home accessibility improvements. The Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC) and Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC) already provide relief for mobility-related renovations — from ramps and stair lifts to accessible bathrooms. Under the […]
NYC is wiping out its residents’ medical debt, with plans to forgive $2B for over 500K residents in 3 years. How other cities are taking action
New York City announced in October that it has canceled nearly $135 million in medical debt for more than 75,000 New Yorkers. It’s part of a program launched last year that sees the city aiming to relieve medical debt for half a million working class people, according to a release from the mayor’s office (1). […]
Trump’s ‘SALT torpedo’ penalty is coming for some of America’s highest earners — and could deal massive blow worth thousands. Here’s how to avoid it
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. When President Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill passed over the summer, it introduced a much higher limit on the federal deduction for SALT (state and local taxes), from $10,000 to $40,000. The limit will increase by 1% yearly until 2029, before reverting […]
North Carolina dad who has $80K debt after a long illness asks The Ramsey Show if he can just declare bankruptcy. Here’s why the hosts say no way
Chris from North Carolina is literally getting back on his feet after being bedridden for two years. While he was ill with Lyme disease, he lost his business and accumulated nearly $80,000 in credit-card and loan debt. He just started working again. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for […]
A Trump change to the way companies report earnings could be coming. Here’s how it might reshape the way you track — and manage your investments
The rhythm of Wall Street — driven by quarterly earnings calls — could be about to change. President Donald Trump is proposing that companies only report results twice a year, a move that could shift how investors spot opportunities and manage risk. Trump renewed his call on September 15, saying publicly-traded businesses should be allowed […]