Woman claims her mother-in-law is sabotaging her finances — Ramsey Show warns the real crisis is her marriage
Sometimes money problems are something else — they’re marriage problems. Sarah from Houston phoned The Ramsey Show because she said her mother-in-law is “holding us back financially.” Her husband’s mom has never been good with money, she added, recalling a period of homelessness after she refused to pay her rent (1). Now that her mother-in-law […]
How billionaire Warren Buffett made a killing over the decades with 1 simple real estate investing strategy
In a Thanksgiving letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders — his last before he steps down as CEO at the end of this year — legendary investor Warren Buffett notes that he bought his “first and only home” in his hometown of Omaha, Neb. in 1958 (1). Today, Buffett is one of the richest people in […]
Indiana woman discovers husband’s secret $14K loan and hidden bank account. Here’s how The Dave Ramsey hosts say they can recover from the infidelity
Elaine from Indiana recently called into the Dave Ramsey Show to tell George Kamel and Jade Warshaw about a case of financial infidelity. Her husband was self-employed for a time and took out loans for his business to the tune of $14,000. The business failed, and he wasn’t able to discharge the debt in bankruptcy […]
‘Sometimes, everything can go down’: Suze Orman says retirees need this much cash on hand at all times — and it’s more than you might expect
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. How much money do you really need to retire without losing sleep at night? If you think your 401(k) alone will cut it, think again — one wrong market move could put your retirement plan to sleep. But figuring out how […]
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 […]
50% of Canadian pet parents avoid taking their pets to a veterinarian: study reveals
Half of Canadian pet parents say they’ve skipped or declined vet care for their pets, according to a PetSmart Charities of Canada-Gallup study (1). The biggest reason? Cost. But travel distance matters, too — the farther a clinic is, the more likely pet parents are to put off a visit. The research offers a first-ever […]
Car-free living: Ontario’s best transit-friendly neighbourhoods and hubs
Toronto’s subway and streetcar lines link up with GO trains and dozens of local bus systems, which means you can live in a quieter suburb outside of the city and still be at Union Station in time for your morning coffee. The TTC alone carries more than a million riders on a typical business day, […]
Canada Post strike threatens business bottom lines
Canada’s postal service is in the midst of an ongoing labour disruption that continues to affect businesses and consumers across the country. Since September 25, more than 55,000 postal workers walked off the job in a national strike, halting much of the country’s mail and parcel delivery. On October 10, the nationwide shutdown was replaced […]
One couple making $300K still lives paycheque to paycheque — why even high income earners struggle. Here’s what you can take away
A New York-based school psychologist named Maria called into The Ramsey Show in July with an unusual problem: Despite having minimal debt and a combined yearly income of nearly US$300,000 (C$423,000), she and her husband could not seem to stick to their budget (1). Ramsey and cohost Jade Warshaw were visibly frustrated as a nervous […]
Are you finally rich in America? Here are the top 5 reasons you should tell absolutely no one (not even your closest friends)
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. If you’ve managed to accumulate some wealth, showing it off can often be tempting. After all, what’s the point of success if you can’t indulge in it? Must Read Real Estate: Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord […]