$30K to name your baby, $200/hour for a ‘pet nutritionist’ — niche consultants are making bank off the wealthy. Silly spending, or real investment?
Inside the world of ultra-specific consultants What some consider frivolous spending, others might see as an investment that will boost their chances of perpetuating wealth. But are baby-naming services, sorority rush consultants and pet nutritionists really smart ways to spend money to maintain social status, or are these spending habits driving people into debt? Must […]
‘Triumph of the optimist’: The more optimistic you are, the better your savings are likely to be — why positivity is tied to greater savings long-term
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” — it’s both an earworm and, as it turns out, sound financial advice. That’s because data shows that people who are optimistic save more money for the future than those who aren’t — especially when it comes to low-income earners. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a […]
Billionaire investor says US markets feel ‘exactly like 1999’ — claims assets are poised for ‘massive’ rise before potential crash. How to capitalize
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. With U.S. stocks powering higher, enthusiasm is running hot. But billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones says today’s environment is giving him flashbacks to the dot-com boom — and not in a warm, fuzzy and nostalgic way. Must Read Thanks […]
Ohio nurse was already worried about her husband’s $72K debt — now he has a Tesla in the driveway. Why Dave Ramsey says he ‘needs to be smacked’
When Casey called into The Ramsey Show about her husband’s debt, she was barely holding back tears. “I’m just so overwhelmed.” the Ohio nurse, 33, told Dave Ramsey and co-host George Kamel, her voice breaking. “I’ve never been in this much debt before.” (1) Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a […]
The government shutdown is spurring recession fears — and experts say these 6 warning signs are flashing. Are you seeing them?
If you’ve found yourself scrolling resale sites or thinking twice before job-hopping, you’re not alone. 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 warns nearly 50% of Americans are […]
Nearly 1-in-4 married couples don’t have a joint bank account, Census Bureau data shows. What the agency says is behind the separate finances trend
When people get married, they pledge to share a life. But that doesn’t necessarily mean sharing finances. So, how many couples in the U.S. share money? 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 […]
Forget the 4% rule — it’s now the 4.7% rule, creator Bill Bengen says. But here’s what you need to consider before you start splashing out completely
It seems the 4% rule is now the 4.7% rule. Three decades after financial planner William Bengen came up with a simple yet elegant solution to help clients balance their retirement spending, the creator of the 4% rule has updated this widely suggested practice for modern times. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
My great-aunt left her NYC home to me, but I’m not sure why — especially since I’m across the country in California. Is it crazy to turn it down?
Emma, 35, lives in Los Angeles, and recently learned her late great-aunt bequeathed her a Brooklyn home in her will. The property isn’t worth much, but Emma was thrilled at the prospect of owning New York City real estate, and she was touched that her great-aunt left her anything at all. Then reality set in. […]
Jalen Hurts lives in a $2,000/month rental apartment in New Jersey despite $255 million contract — here’s what you can learn from the Super Bowl MVP
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Although he hit the jackpot with a massive $255 million contract in 2023, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts still lives like a humble college student. He rents an apartment in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, for just $2,000 a month, according to […]
Missouri woman offered $18 refund after an Amazon delivery partner busted her garage door, damaged car inside. How she finally won what she was owed
Casey Haggard was expecting a run-of-the-mill Amazon order, but what she got was damage to her home and at least one of her vehicles. According to First Alert 4, the Creve Coeur, Missouri, resident came home from a family vacation on July 7 to a smashed garage door and a note from a delivery driver. […]