Texas woman calls The Ramsey Show to ask how to ‘financially exit’ her 20-year marriage — but her situation immediately sets off alarm bells for hosts
When Sarah from Houston told John Delony and Ken Coleman on The Ramsey Show that her husband had shut her out of their bank accounts and would not let her see the prenuptial agreement she signed, they heard alarm bells [1]. “You’re in a very abusive situation and you know this, right?” Delony said. “You’re […]
My father is 54, owns his home but has just $10,000 saved for retirement. I have no idea how to help him invest his money. What should I do?
It’s hard to watch someone you love approach retirement with almost nothing saved, especially when that someone is your parent. Let’s say your dad is 54, earns $70,000 a year working as a contractor and owns a home worth $400,000 outright. He’s debt-free, but he doesn’t have an RRSP and has just $10,000 saved in […]
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 […]
I’m considered middle class, but I feel like I’m just 1 crisis away from total financial collapse — what do I need to do to pull ahead for real?
The American middle class is shrinking. While 61% of Americans were considered middle class in 1971, that number fell to 51% by 2023, according to Pew Research [1]. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants […]
Is a $65K salary enough for Americans to find financial independence and retire early? Here’s how some are making it work — without getting burned
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) has grown in popularity over the past decade, thanks to books like The Simple Path to Wealth, Quit Like a Millionaire and Your Money or Your Life — but what was once a grassroots […]
Rich Americans are thriving in 2025 while 80% of the country falls behind — how to build wealth in the ‘K-shaped’ economy (even if you’re squeezed)
There’s a puzzling dynamic emerging in the American economy. On one hand, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq continue to set record highs and economic growth data is seemingly robust. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with […]
Americans over 60 are a favorite target for imposter scammers — here’s what you need to know to guard against 6 common types of imposter fraud
Did the IRS call you out of the blue and threaten legal action? It wasn’t the tax man — more likely it was an imposter scam. It’s a type of fraud that’s become increasingly more common. “An imposter scam is when a scammer lies and pretends to be someone they’re not to trick you into […]
I’ve built up over 1,000 hours of PTO but now my company wants to pay me out at just 35% of my wage — what are my best options?
Imagine working for the same company for over a decade. You’ve never been one to take long vacations and your paid time off (PTO) balance has quietly climbed to more than 1,000 hours. Then your employer announces a new PTO policy: From now on, only a limited amount of PTO can be rolled over, which […]
Robert Kiyosaki warns of ‘massive unemployment’ due to the ‘biggest change’ in history — and says this 1 group of ‘smart’ people will get hit extra hard. Are you one of them?
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. Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has a sobering take on one of today’s […]
I’m 58 years old, single and simply over the daily grind. I’ve got $970,000 stashed in my 401(k) — can I retire today?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. You’ve hit your late 50s, you’ve got a nice cushion in your 401(k) and suddenly you find yourself wondering if that cushion will provide you with enough comfort to retire today. The promising news is that yes, you may be able […]