‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki claims that a $1B debt is OK, challenging Dave Ramsey’s no-debt mantra. Who’s correct?
Bestselling author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, publicly challenged finance guru Dave Ramsey on the topic of debt. Kiyosaki proudly proclaimed having US$1.2 billion in debt, objecting to the conventional wisdom that it’s better to live debt-free. “My friend Dave Ramsey says ‘Live debt free.’ I say ‘I use debt to invest.’ I…
A Texas woman sold her BMW on Facebook Marketplace for $3,500 — but then saw blowback from strangers online after it was used in a shooting. How to protect yourself in a private vehicle sale
Selling a car through online marketplaces isn’t new. It’s a go-to way for people to squeeze a little extra cash out of their used ride. But what most sellers don’t think twice about is who’s driving off with their keys — and maybe they should. On May 31, Tania Leija sold her black 2013 BMW…
Here’s the income you need to be in the top 1%, 5%, and 10% in America — and 3 crucial tips to help you climb higher on the wealth ladder in 2025
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. When you think of the top 1% of American earners, the first people who might come to mind are likely well-known investors and entrepreneurs like Warren Buffett and Bill…
San Francisco residents say someone has suddenly started reporting them for parking in their own driveways — and it’s costing them hundreds. How to handle tricky ticketing situations
A news camera in San Francisco captured the moment Larry Reed found his latest parking ticket. “One-hundred-and-eight dollars for parking in my driveway,” the senior noted to NBC Bay Area in a story published July 14. Reed and several of his Mission District neighbors are speaking out after receiving hundreds of dollars in fines for…
This woman thought she was sending a teen $2 for a bottle of water on a hot day — until she realized he’d taken $1,100. And she’s not the only one who’s been scammed by Atlanta’s ‘water boys’
As the summer heat kicks in, nothing’s more refreshing than grabbing a cold bottle of water while you’re stuck in traffic. But for some Atlanta drivers, that quick sip has turned into a costly scam draining wallets faster than you can say “Cash App." So-called water boys — teens who hustle bottled water to passing…
This Wisconsin dad issued a warning to Americans after lithium battery destroys family home in 45 minutes — here’s how to ‘protect your family’ from tragedy now
Dustin Harpe built his family’s dream home in Kenosha County, Wisconsin: a space where his kids could grow up and where he could thrive as a father with quadraplegia. But that dream turned to disaster this month when a fire sparked by a lithium-ion drone battery ripped through the house, leveling it in less than…
Michigan woman sold her drone on Facebook Marketplace only to find the buyer paid using fake bills — and when police tracked down the suspect, they found a cache of $100K in counterfeit cash
A $100,000 counterfeit cash operation was blown open after a suspect purchased a drone on Facebook Marketplace and led Michigan State Police right to their doorstep. Lieutenant Rene Gonzalez of the Brighton post told WXYZ News that the investigation began with a victim who listed a drone for $800 online. When the buyer arrived at…
Nearly 1-in-5 Las Vegas home buyers walked away from a deal in April for these 2 main reasons — but could contracts falling through actually be a sign the market is tipping in their favor?
Home buyers in Las Vegas are walking away from contracts in increasing numbers. High interest rates, financial anxiety and an oversupplied market are pushing many to rethink their purchases before closing. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to…
You may want to think twice before clicking this 1 popular link next time you get an unwanted email — plus why good ‘email hygiene’ plays an essential role in your financial health
Keeping your inbox tidy often starts with tapping “unsubscribe.” After all, nobody likes a flood of spammy emails. But that simple click can put you at risk. One recent report found that one in every 644 unsubscribe clicks leads to a malicious website. Because most scams target your wallet, good email hygiene is more than…
‘I feel like an idiot’: Dallas woman says she’s divorcing her husband of 27 years after discovering he secretly racked up $1M in debt — but Ramsey Show hosts say she needs to own her part
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. When you enter into a marriage, you expect your spouse to be faithful. But sometimes, a different type of infidelity — financial — can rear its ugly head. That’s…
