I’m 41, and with 2 young kids, I want to hire a house cleaner — but my husband, 42, says the cost could completely derail our retirement. Is he right?
Some couples swear that having a house cleaner has saved their relationship with each other and their kids. It ends debates over how to clean a bathroom, deal with socks on the floor and eliminate smells emanating from sports bags. But it may lead to new debates over whether it’s financially worth it. Must Read […]
Texas man asks if Venmo can fix America’s $37T debt. Dave Ramsey says everyone should pay their ‘fair share’ — but donations miss 1 major problem
Sometimes, the government just opens itself up for criticism with its actions. Which explains why The Ramsey Show’s Ken Coleman didn’t shy away from sharing his opinion about the public voluntarily paying down the U.S. government’s debt through Venmo. He even quoted Sir Anthony Hopkins from the film Legends of the Fall in response to […]
North Carolina man owes almost $1M after his business failed — and Dave Ramsey’s no-nonsense advice shows him where his priorities really belong
A $1 million mountain of debt is a tall order to conquer, but John from North Carolina called in to The Ramsey Show with that major challenge. His business failed and he owes money to just about everyone. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]
Someone I don’t know deposited $500 to my Zelle account — is there any harm in just keeping it?
Your phone pings, and you open Zelle to find $500 sitting in your account, but it isn’t from your employer, a friend or anyone you recognize. Instead, it’s from a stranger, sent through Zelle with no explanation. At first, it feels like an unexpected windfall. Who wouldn’t be tempted to think of it as free […]
Louisiana woman’s pothole ‘catastrophe’ goes viral — video shows cars loudly damaging, crashing parts. But will the city’s patch-up job hold?
In most cities, potholes are a mild inconvenience — an annoying bump in the road. But for one New Orleans resident, it’s become a full-blown neighborhood spectacle. A viral video shared by Jasmine Saul shows the “catastrophe of a street” she lives. Shared through social media, the Ring camera clips show cars slamming into a […]
Only 21% of Americans know their ‘full retirement benefits’ age — but a new bill in Congress could finally clear up the confusion. Do you know yours?
Almost 58 million Americans age 65 and older receive benefits from Social Security. (1) And with data from Vanguard putting the median 401(k) balance hovering around $95,000, Social Security is the main source of income for millions of older Americans. (2) That’s why understanding exactly when you qualify for your full benefit is crucial. Yet, […]
Insurance costs are rising faster than inflation, leaving families stretched thin — here’s what’s driving the surge and how states plan to respond
Across the United States, the cost of insuring a home or car has surged well beyond the pace of inflation — and for many households, the numbers are becoming impossible to ignore. Over the past six years, homeowners’ insurance premiums have climbed more than 40% nationwide, according to industry data. In 2024 alone, average rates […]
Saying ‘yes’ to being a wedding guest now costs as much as a month’s rent — how to say ‘I don’t’ to going into debt for someone else’s big day
As of October, the average rent in the U.S. was about $2,000, according to Zillow. (1) And if you thought being a guest at a wedding couldn’t cost nearly as much as putting a roof over your head each month, you’d be wrong. In August, an analysis by Zillow showed that attending a wedding, plus […]
Jamie Dimon says this 1 red-hot asset could ‘easily’ go up another 135% — claims now is one of the ‘few times’ it makes sense to own some. Do you?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon isn’t known for making bold price calls. In fact, the banking titan has recently struck a cautious tone, warning that the U.S. economy is “weakening.” Yet despite those concerns, he sees big upside in one asset. Must […]
Home inventory in Florida is declining after 2 years of growth — as demand across the US also slows down. How this could affect buyers and sellers
Real estate inventory in Florida is falling for the first time in two years, according to real estate analysts. As Newsweek reports, new listings in the state have declined year-over-year in every month since May, with decreases of -2% in May and June, -4.8% in July, -6.5% in August and -7.2% in September, according to […]