The rising cost of these 3 essentials are chewing up Americans’ budgets — why inflation has hit them so hard (and what you can do about it)
It’s Saturday. You want to barbecue steak for dinner and so you head to the store, ignoring the sound your car’s making. You pick up a coffee at Starbucks and promise to take the car to the mechanic’s Monday. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]
I spent my 20s aggressively saving, but now at 35, I feel like I missed out on having a life. Did I mess up — and how do I find a better balance now?
Picture this: Laura has always been a planner. She has diligently kept her focus on her future, and saving every penny was a big part of her plan. Growing up, her family didn’t have a lot of money, so being financially stable was her first priority. The problem is, now that she’s 35, she feels […]
A woman and her husband won $1M off a scratch ticket, and Dave Ramsey has crystal clear plans for their spending — how to put a sudden windfall to work
A Chicago woman recently called into The Ramsey Show with life-changing news: She and her husband had won US$1.375 million from a scratch ticket. What started as a quick stop at a local gas station turned into a financial turning point. “We’re still in shock,” the caller admitted. Her husband randomly picked up the ticket […]
RBC poll finds Canadian entrepreneurship aspirations hit eight-year high, but official numbers lagging
Entrepreneurial ambition in Canada is rising to levels not seen since before the pandemic. According to the 2025 RBC Small Business Poll, 59% of Canadians say they aspire to own a business — the highest share since 2017. The findings suggest Canadians are not only dreaming of entrepreneurship but see it as a realistic path […]
I’m 61 and tired of working. My wife and I have $1.5M saved — and we’re anxious to start the next chapter of our lives. Do we have enough to retire?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. When it comes to planning for retirement, evaluating your nest egg is a big part of the process. The state of your retirement savings can heavily influence when you decide to retire. Take Jim, 61, for example. He worked in corporate […]
Warren Buffett once told a group of students that money isn’t ‘that big a deal’ — but is he right? What the Oracle of Omaha prizes instead
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. We’ve all heard it before: money doesn’t buy happiness — and investing legend Warren Buffett took that sentiment one step further. “When you get to my age, you will not measure how well you’ve done with how much money you’ve got, […]
These NY ‘DQ Sisters’ were hit with a $6M lawsuit for paying workers biweekly — and thought it would ‘destroy’ them. How they fought to protect others
Ever since opening the doors to their Dairy Queen franchise on New Years Eve 2017, siblings Patty DeMint and Michelle Robey — known affectionately as the “DQ Sisters” in their Medford, New York, community — earned a reputation for serving up second chances alongside their sundaes and sprinkles. “We really pride ourselves on being kind […]
Are you claiming Social Security at 62? Here’s 1 special little rule that US retirees often miss — and can cost you thousands of dollars
Whether it’s boredom or financial stress, many retirees go back to work after filing for Social Security. About 19% of Americans 65 and older were still working, according to the Pew Research Center [1]. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you […]
US economy is growing at fastest pace in nearly 2 years — White House calls it ‘explosive growth’ as spending roars back. Is Trump really winning?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. These days, gauging the health of the economy is almost like trying to gauge the health of Schrödinger’s cat. Depending on who you talk to, the economy might be on the upswing or trending downward; it’s showing promise but also headed […]
I’m 55 and my son has offered to support me after losing my job, but I feel too guilty to accept. What can I do?
As a parent, you have a responsibility to care for your child, and this can often extend to financial help even after they’ve grown up. However, sometimes the tables are turned, and it’s the parent who may need some monetary aid. When is it permissable to depend on your child financially, and how can you […]