Millions of New Yorkers will receive inflation relief checks worth up to $400 in the fall — but other states have their own rebates. Do you qualify?
Prices keep climbing, and it’s hitting working Americans the hardest. For folks with low to moderate incomes, every trip to the grocery store, gas station or pharmacy feels like a squeeze. A February poll conducted by CBS News [1] and YouGov found 77% of Americans said their income isn’t keeping up with inflation. And in […]
Wealthy Americans’ online shopping habits are costing retailers billions — leading to many rethinking their policies. Why you may shoulder the cost
Online shopping has surged in recent years — and so have returns. The ease of clicking “add to cart” has led many consumers to second-guess their purchases and send items back. But who’s returning the most? Surprisingly, it’s not bargain hunters or budget-conscious shoppers — it’s wealthier households, driven by what experts call "speculative shopping." […]
Mark Zuckerberg just expanded his $300M Hawaii compound by nearly 1,000 acres, reports say — and it’s triggering frustration with locals. Here’s why
Mark Zuckerberg is doubling down on his massive piece of paradise. The Meta CEO is reportedly expanding his sprawling $300 million compound in Hawaii by an additional 1,000 acres, according to *Wired.* The tech billionaire’s aggressive dealmaking spree on the tiny island of Kauai has drawn both support and backlash from the local community. Here’s […]
Missouri woman says her mother-in-law is camping out in her backyard — and refuses to leave. Dave Ramsey tells her there’s just 1 way to end it
Brandy called into The Ramsey Show looking for a solution to a prickly predicament: The Missouri native lives with her husband and five kids — and as of three years ago — with her mother-in-law. Brandy is growing increasingly frustrated with the situation as her mother-in-law moved into a family camper in their backyard three […]
At 41, I left a successful career to pursue my passion — but I took a huge pay cut and now I’m always worried about money. Did I make a mistake?
So you quit your job and now make less money. Have you made a terrible mistake? 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 […]
Lawmakers push for $600 rebate checks for middle-class Americans shouldering the financial burden of tariffs — but is it enough to make a difference?
Tariffs continue to shape the economic landscape — and for many Americans, they’ve meant higher prices on everyday goods. The Trump administration’s renewed tariffs have raised costs across major industries, with economists warning that consumers are ultimately footing the bill. The Supreme Court is set to review the legality of some of Trump’s tariff actions […]
I’m 36, engaged and finally financially stable — but I just found out my fiancée has been hiding $82K in credit card debt and now she refuses to sign a prenup. Is this a dealbreaker?
You’ve found the one. The love of your life. You’re planning a wedding, dreaming about your future and picturing a lifetime of shared memories. So, a prenup is not even in the picture. But then you get a completely unexpected financial curveball is delivered. That’s what happened to one groom. In the middle of cake […]
Is a $112,131 salary really the new benchmark for middle-class Americans — or is it just an absurd figure? Here’s the truth
Just a few years ago, earning six figures was considered a status symbol. But now, the vast majority of Americans with this income simply consider themselves “middle class.” According to a 2024 Gallup survey, a whopping 77% of Americans who earned $100,000 or more considered themselves either lower- or upper-middle class. Surprisingly, 17% of them […]
Just 2 in 5 Americans have ‘quality jobs’ right now — here are 5 questions to ask yourself to figure out if you’re 1 of the lucky few
Many Americans have experienced job dissatisfaction, assuming their job is the wrong fit, but a new study suggests some jobs are fundamentally unsatisfactory. According to a recent Gallup survey of more than 18,000 workers, only 40% of Americans have “quality jobs.” This is true across diverse industries, demographics and types of work. But what exactly […]
PA dad with $1M in savings wants to charge his 19-year-old college dropout daughter $150 in rent — why the Ramsey Show agrees, says ‘let the kid fail’
Tim from Pennsylvania recently wrote into The Ramsey Show with a parenting dilemma that may hit close to home for many others. (1) His 19-year-old daughter flunked her first year of college, can’t seem to land a job and brings a “bad attitude” to every interview. He said whatever money she has left is vanishing […]