The cost of college is up 40% since 2000 — and some parents are now ‘gaming’ the system to avoid debt traps. Here are some strategies to help save
If you’re a parent who’s saving up for college, you’re going to want to read this. A recent Bloomberg article highlighted how difficult it is for parents trying to avoid racking up debt for their children’s education. [1] Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]
Nearly 1.5M cars are being recalled after faulty rear view cameras were linked to 18 crashes and 44,123 warranty claims — is your vehicle 1 of them?
Ford and Lincoln are recalling about 1.5 million vehicles because of a manufacturing error in its backup camera that could lead to blank, distorted, or upside-down images. As a result, there have been 18 crashes, 195 owner complaints, and 44,123 warranty claims, but no injuries related to the issue, according to documents provided by Ford […]
Wisconsin artist fights retail giant over Halloween design — claims TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeSense ‘trampled on’ her vision. Does she have a case?
Independent artists often pour countless hours — and pieces of themselves — into their work. Crystal Cox, owner of Spookshow Babe Design in New Berlin, Wisconsin, is one of them. Her studio is where she sketches, refines and builds the designs that support her business. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill has made it harder for 5.8 million Americans to access Medicare — here’s how the new law could impact you
Thanks to President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, a Biden-era plan to expand access to Medicare assistance has been pushed back to 2034. (1) The plan, which was finalized in 2023, was created to boost enrollment in state-run Medicaid programs that assist qualified older Americans with paying for out-of-pocket Medicare costs. (2) Must Read Thanks to […]
My son, 16, has been getting $700/month from Social Security since his dad died. I’m managing this money for him — but how do I make the most of it?
Raising a teenager often requires making tough decisions, but things can get particularly tricky when you have a teenaged child who suddenly comes into some money. That’s the situation that Amy finds herself in with her 16-year-old son, Todd. Unfortunately, the reason for the financial influx is that Amy’s husband — Todd’s father — had […]
Taylor Swift’s engagement ring could be worth up to $1.5M — but can a rare gemstone’s value overshadow even the most romantic Love Story?
While a good Love Story may not last forever, a stone like the one Travis Kelce gave Taylor Swift does. By now, the couple, that has been together since mid-2023, has broken the internet with news of their engagement. The duo announced it on August 26 with a romantic Instagram post. The garden photos show […]
Kevin O’Leary discloses 1 of his top investments of all time — a wealth ‘stabilizer’ that always surprises people when revealed. And he’s buying more
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary has made plenty of headline-grabbing bets on the popular reality TV show. But when it comes to what he considers one of his best investments of all time, it isn’t a flashy startup or a high-tech […]
My partner wants a prenup. We have no assets yet so I don’t think we need one. Who’s right?
It’s a familiar tension for couples preparing to marry. One partner wants to consider a prenuptial agreement, the other pushes back, arguing it’s unromantic to plan for divorce before you’re even married and there’s nothing to protect anyway. After all, if there are no houses, investments or savings to divide, why complicate things and kill […]
Knoxville man, 23, quits his job, moves into his in-laws’ trailer to save money while in school — but Dave Ramsey tells him his hustle is misplaced
Brock, 23, from Knoxville, plans to go to trade school to study information technology (IT), and he called into The Ramsey Show with a bold question. 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 […]
Fewer Americans say they’re counting on a ‘miracle’ to be able to retire comfortably — but here’s what still keeps them up at night
Americans are feeling more optimistic about their chances of a secure retirement — a lot more. A new study from Natixis Investment Managers shows the number of U.S. investors who believe it will “take a miracle” to achieve retirement security dropped to 21% in 2025, a major change from 39% in 2023 [1]. Must Read […]