Family outraged after Air Canada sat their 18 month old alone on a flight — Why advocates say passenger rights need better protection
A Canadian family is fuming after Air Canada planned to place their 18-month old more than five rows away from her parents — and no enforcement action was taken against the airline. The McLachlans were flying home to Toronto on an Air Canada Rouge flight in January, CTV News reported (1), when their flight was […]
My wife and I, both 40, have a combined income of $500K with $1.65M saved — but my wife’s stressful job is killing her. Can we afford for her to quit?
Maya and Ed seem like they have it all. They’re both 40, they both have high-paying jobs and they’ve saved more than $1.5 million. The problem? Maya is miserable at her job. It’s harming her mental wellbeing, and she isn’t sure she can keep going. Ed doesn’t want her to put earning money above her […]
McDonald’s is supersizing its value menu to win back average Americans as they tighten their belts — but could it be a sign of troubling times ahead?
McDonald’s Extra Value Meals are back, saving consumers 15% across eight new offerings that each feature an entrée, fries and drink — with more deals to follow later this year [1]. The move by McDonald’s is an attempt to win back low-income customers who’ve pulled back their spending [2]. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, […]
The White House just agreed to cancel debt for millions of American borrowers — and to do it fast. Here’s how to check if you’re one of the lucky ones
The Trump administration has reached a new agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) that could unlock long-awaited student loan relief for millions of borrowers. Announced last week, the agreement allows the Department of Education to resume processing forgiveness for borrowers enrolled in Income-Contingent Repayment (IDR), Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and the Public […]
Georgia couple saddled with $315K in debt could wipe it out in just 1 year if they changed their ‘broke-person mindset,’ says Ramsey Show. Here’s how
Americans are no strangers to debt. As of the third quarter of 2024, the average consumer owed $105,056, according to Experian [1]. That figure accounts for mortgage balances, home equity lines of credit, student loans, auto loans, credit cards and personal loans. But it’s easy enough to reach a point when debt becomes problematic. And […]
Elon Musk warns US is spiraling toward ‘day of reckoning’ for its debt — with ‘no way’ to fix issue. How to shockproof your nest egg no matter what
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. America’s ballooning debt burden has become impossible to ignore — and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who took a stab at tackling government waste earlier this year, is sounding the alarm again. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
UPS is now ‘disposing of’ packages piling up in its US warehouses — why thousands of shipments have been lost to ‘customs purgatory’
Frustrated UPS customers are speaking out about missing packages as thousands of U.S.-bound shipments are stuck at hubs across the country. 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 or fix freezers. Here’s how Dave Ramsey […]
North Carolina stay-at-home mom’s husband spends as he wants while she gets ‘luxuries’ like power and water — what Dave Ramsey says he really owes her
Dave Ramsey was not very happy about a call that recently came into The Ramsey Show. It came from Christina, in South Carolina, who explained that a money and a marriage issue was going on in her life. (1) "So my husband and I have been having this real issue lately. He believes he can […]
Here’s how much the average working US boomer has saved for retirement — are you already ahead?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. With the youngest baby boomers now 61, much of the generation is already retired or nearing retirement. However, data shows many have inadequate savings and may struggle to maintain their standard of living. In fact, some boomers have saved so little […]
Millions of Americans have a ‘ticking time bomb’ in tax-deferred accounts — and it could cost them millions. 3 easy ways to start defusing it now
If you have a sizable balance in your 401(k) or IRA, it’s natural to think of that entire amount as part of your nest egg. But there’s a catch: because these accounts are tax-deferred, the IRS will eventually want its share. Over time, that deferred bill can grow quietly in the background — a ticking […]