Teen begs to gamble online like “everyone” else — Dave Ramsey is concerned and why Canadian parents should be, too
On a recent Ramsey Show call, Victoria from Texas asked how to handle her 14-year-old son’s plea to use his own money for online gambling. She said the teen claimed everyone at school was doing it. “He’s lying,” host Dave Ramsey replied. “Not everyone is gambling. He’s exaggerating because he’s 14" (1). But he added […]
Best towns to live in BC
It’s called Beautiful British Columbia for a reason. If you’ve been contemplating a move out to Canada’s west coast, don’t worry! There is something for everyone in BC. From world-famous mountains to the cool Pacific Ocean breeze, BC has some of the best places to live in Canada. If you’re flirting with a change of […]
Arizona woman seeks Dave Ramsey’s advice after friend, 92, names her in her will — over an estranged daughter. Ramsey says to take it on 1 condition
When Kathy, a longtime Arizona health-care worker, befriended one of her elderly patients more than two decades ago, she never imagined their friendship would lead to a moral and legal quandary over an inheritance. Now her 92-year-old friend — a widow with an adult son and daughter — has revised her will to leave everything […]
‘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 […]
This couple says they’re $12M in debt after walking away from 6-figure jobs to buy 12 Airbnbs — but claim the risky move gave them financial freedom
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. To most people, being $12 million in debt sounds like an absolute nightmare. But for Michael Elefante and his wife, it’s the price of financial freedom. In a recent X post [1], Elefante told his story. He and his wife walked […]
Trump rewriting this federal regulation could unlock billions for the US economy — here’s what investors need to know before laying down serious green
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. President Trump recently confirmed that his administration is considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and that shift could have a massive impact on the U.S. economy. Currently, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug — alongside heroin, LSD […]
Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger were once asked if Social Security is a ‘government-sponsored Ponzi scheme’. How to ensure your retirement is secure
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Social Security has long been a subject of intense discussion in America, but investing legend Warren Buffett’s position on the issue is unmistakably clear. During Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway’s, annual shareholders meeting in 2005, an audience member posed a blunt question: […]
Young Americans with bad credit are taking this 1 step to boost their scores by up to 60 points — here’s how to know if it’s the right move
Tenants have to pay their rent on time every month — and it’s long been a pain that this record of financial responsibility has historically rarely counted toward building credit. However, that’s changing. More and more renters are turning their monthly payments into a credit-building tool. A new TransUnion survey found that 13% of consumers […]
Majority of Canadians don’t think they will ever get to retire, according to HOOPP survey
Affordability challenges and economic uncertainty have many Canadians feeling anxious about retirement. A new survey from the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and Abacus Data shows that rising costs for housing and everyday essentials are reshaping how Canadians think about their financial futures. Two-thirds (66%) of unretired Canadians now expect they will have to […]
Millions of Americans are turning to 2 high-risk tools to beat tariff price spikes. And it could get ugly this holiday season. Are you using them?
American shoppers are increasingly pessimistic about the economy — and their holiday spending is going to reflect that. Newsweek reports that unease about inflated prices and broader financial anxieties will see many Americans hunting for deals this holiday season (1). A survey by PayPal, the news outlet reports, found that 77% of shoppers who have […]