I’m buying $10K in camera gear and the seller has 0% interest for a year. I’ve got the cash but wonder — is there any harm in financing it instead?
You may have noticed a new option on the checkout page — zero-interest financing. More online retailers are offering to finance large purchases with no interest charges. It sounds too good to be true, but is it? Adrian found himself asking this question. He’s looking to buy around $10,000 worth of high-end camera gear, including […]
‘You have a hook in both sides of your mouth’: Missouri woman’s late-in-life love story turns into a warning from The Ramsey Show about catfish scams
Nicky from Missouri called into the The Ramsey Show with a late-in-life love tale. (1) She, a 68-year-old widow, has met a man, an 81-year-old widower, who wants to marry her. At first it seems like a heart-warming story, but when co-hosts hosts Jade Warshaw and Ken Coleman started asking questions, things went sideways fast. […]
Suze Orman helped this low-income retiree figure out the best order for tapping into her retirement accounts — are you doing it right?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Suze Orman is no stranger to offering her advice on strategies for saving for retirement. On an episode of her podcast, “Women and Money,” she advised Ellen, a 67-year-old retiree, on a fundamental financial question: “Which bucket do I draw from […]
Canadian snowbird retirees are being forced to sell their Florida homes amid skyrocketing insurance costs, plunging loonie — is this temporary or long-term exodus from the Sunshine State?
For years, Ontario retiree Cesidia Cedrone and her husband escaped Canada’s brutal winters by retreating to their cozy Florida condo. But this year, instead of packing their bags for the sunshine, they packed up their belongings in Florida — for good. “Things changed so drastically. The Canadian dollar is not at par with the U.S. […]
Do you need a 6-figure income to retire early? No — here are 5 money-growing moves for the under-$100K set
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Think retiring early is out of reach because you don’t make a six-figure salary? It […]
Whoopi Goldberg says she relates to Americans ‘having a hard time’ — admits she’d leave ‘The View’ if she had ‘all the money in the world’
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Whoopi Goldberg has been co-hosting ABC’s “The View” since 2007, making her the longest serving member on the successful daytime show’s panel. However, the celebrated actor and comedian with EGOT status has admitted on the show that her tenure would have […]
I just got a letter from Social Security claiming I was overpaid $3,000 in survivor benefits — but I’ve never even received a penny. What do I do now?
When you are told you overpaid Social Security benefits, you have an obligation to pay back the money. This can be really frustrating, especially if you didn’t recall receiving any money in the first place. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, […]
Almost half of Americans ‘aren’t ready to retire’, a study reveals — why making a plan for income in retirement is crucial for your golden years
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Without a well-defined plan for spending in retirement, Americans could be facing unexpected and unnecessary stress. Allianz Life Insurance’s study reveals that only 44 % of Americans have a retirement income plan. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now […]
Ramit Sethi says you should hit these 9 ‘money milestones’ before 40 if you want to be rich — how many have you crossed off the list?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Money mastery isn’t always taught in school. In fact, a >survey by Intuit found that 73% of Canadian high school students wish they understood more about personal finance but don’t know where to start (1). But Ramit Sethi’s goal in life […]
Jennifer Garner’s baby food company is going public on the NYSE — could this IPO stumble after launch-day buzz or is it worth investing in?
Co-founded by Jennifer Garner, Once Upon A Farm, a Berkeley, California-based organic baby food company, recently announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) filing. Pending SEC approval, it will list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange with the ticker “OFRM”. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for […]