Relief at last: Bank of Canada cuts rate after a six-month pause — easing pressure on mortgages and debt
The Bank of Canada dropped its overnight lending rate by 0.25% on September 17, 2025, lowering its target rate from 2.75% to 2.50%. This latest rate drop breaks the BoC’s recent streak of three consecutive rate holds that began in March 2025. Prior to the March pause, the BoC had steadily lowered rates over seven […]
Texas mom’s son, 14, is begging to gamble online like ‘everyone’ at school. Dave Ramsey thinks he’s exaggerating — but data shows she’s right to worry
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] Trending Now Thanks […]
Doing a Roth conversion in 2025? Here’s how to use Trump’s new $6,000 senior deduction to slash your taxes — but you need to be careful
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. If you were planning to undertake a Roth IRA conversion this year, the newly introduced One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) won’t necessarily impact you directly. However, the bill has […]
Texas man asks Ramsey Show if he can be a ‘dutiful, Christian husband’ despite his piddling $200K salary paling compared to his fiancee’s $3.5M income
Kevin from Fort Worth, TX and his girlfriend have been together for six years and now talk has turned to marriage. But he’s worried he can’t be a “dutiful, Christian husband and a leader of the family” when his girlfriend makes substantially more money than he does. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
Forget burnout, this new workplace trend is silently crushing productivity — and costing companies hundreds of millions. Are you suffering from it?
A little boredom at work? Totally normal. Constant boredom that makes it nearly impossible to focus? That’s another story. Today, more employees are struggling with “boreout” — the burnout-like state of being chronically bored and completely unmotivated. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — […]
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 […]
Former Google exec says the hype around AI’s impact is ‘100% crap’ — believes the ‘best at any job’ will stay. Are your fears real or overblown?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the global workforce, streamlining tasks, cutting costs and, in many cases, rendering entire roles obsolete. From factory floors to corporate offices, companies are integrating AI tools at a pace that’s forcing a reckoning across almost every industry. Mo Gawdat, former chief business officer at Google X, takes a far more […]
My son, 18, got into film school in France. I’m thrilled for him — but the tuition is way more than I had set aside for his college. What do I do?
In the lead up to college, many prospective students and their parents anxiously await decisions from top-tier educational institutions. While a rejection from a dream college might feel devastating, an acceptance can come with mixed emotions in the family and financial uncertainty. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for […]
Realtors in this US state issue ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ warning that it hits rich neighbors with $136,000/year in taxes — here’s why it’s a problem
Closing on a home is already expensive, but a new budget in Rhode Island could drive costs even higher. The Rhode Island Association of Realtors is raising concerns, arguing the two tax changes would hit buyers and sellers hard, making the state’s fragile housing market even more unaffordable. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you […]
Kevin O’Leary’s 1 golden piece of money advice — says it will make you a millionaire even on $68K income. Are you leaving potential riches behind?
Former Dragon’s Den panelist Kevin O’Leary delivered often harsh and blunt criticisms to entrepreneurs appearing on the show, backing everything from guitars and gloves, to storage solutions and even an unusual underwear line. But when it comes to teaching his own kids about money, his advice is surprisingly simple. “What piece of advice do I […]