A growing number of Americans are using benefits to get weight-loss drugs, but the cost is weighing on employers. What that means for everyone else
Weight-loss drugs are booming (1) and you’ve probably heard of them: Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound. These GLP-1 medications are helping Americans slim down and manage diabetes — and in some cases, employers are even footing part of the bill. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]
We live in Texas, and we’re fighting with our landlord over needed repairs. Now he’s threatening to kick us out in 72 hours. Is that even allowed?
Everyone wants to live in a safe and habitable home, and if you’re a renter that sometimes means leaning on your landlord to maintain the property. But what happens when they aren’t responsive? Let’s say you have two friends, Sarah and Zach, who have been in conflict with their landlord for several months, but things […]
Trump’s big beautiful bill cuts tax breaks for 2026, sending tax advisors into a tizzy. Why they’re telling top earners to make their donations now
Tax advisors say wealthy Americans should consider ramping up charitable donations before the end of 2025 to take advantage of tax benefits that will shrink once new rules from Trump’s so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" take effect in 2026. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]
Here are 7 things that are a complete waste of money in 2025 — and what to use instead. How many are sucking your savings dry?
Wasting money rarely happens in big, dramatic blows. Instead, it’s highly likely that your budget is suffering from death by a thousand cuts: a series of wasteful spending habits that are slowly eroding your financial progress. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and […]
Warren Buffett used to gift his family $10,000 every Christmas until he noticed they spent it too fast — here are 4 better ways to use extra cash
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Warren Buffett is known for both his generosity and his frugality. That might be why he pulled the plug on large cash gifts for his family after learning they were blowing through the money as quickly as they got it. In […]
31% of Gen Zers admit to going on dates for free meals — but is that heartless and opportunistic or a sign of growing economic uncertainty?
It seems many Americans are ready to get dressed up, go out, and meet new people, as long as it comes with a free meal. A new survey commissioned by Intuit shows 26% of Americans admit to going on a date primarily to get a free meal. (1) That number jumps to 31% when it […]
Trump promised ‘virtually no inflation,’ but Americans know the opposite is true. Here’s how to shock-proof your holiday season budget
The holiday season is approaching fast, and Americans are getting ready to open up their wallets. President Trump suggested consumers can expect an easy and extravagant holiday season on his social media site Truth Social, writing, “EARLY PRICES ARE DOWN, WHILE TARIFFS ARE MAKING OUR COUNTRY AN ECONOMIC POWER AGAIN. Also, virtually NO INFLATION, AS […]
Here’s how much the average working boomer has saved for retirement — are you already ahead?
With the youngest baby boomers now aged 61, much of this generation is already retired or nearing retirement. However, data shows many have inadequate savings and, as a result, may struggle to maintain their standard of living. In fact, some boomers have saved so little that younger Canadians could surpass their savings benchmark with just […]
My sister’s a freelancer and somehow never has enough cash when her rent is due. But I feel like I’m becoming a crutch, should I stop bailing her out?
If you’ve helped out a loved one when they’ve been short on cash, you’re in the majority. A LendingTree survey found that 51% of respondents had loaned money to a friend or family member in the previous five years, and 27% of the time it was to a sibling (1). Now, imagine you’re 36-year-old Mia: […]
Texas woman on disability says husband has been hiding a $2,600/month raise from her. This 1 ‘crack’ allowed his financial cheating, says Ramsey Show
Beth from Texas is having a “little conflict” with her husband after finding out he’s been secretly stashing away an extra $2,600 in income every month. The couple, who’ve been married 23 years, the second marriage for both of them, had been taking an “allowance” from their paychecks and depositing the rest into a joint […]