Regrets, they’ve had a few — here’s what this Gen Z writer says he learned from sitting down with 200 retirees to ask about the rocky roads they walked before settling into retirement
Are you thinking about retirement? Do you have a solid plan in place? If you don’t, you might find the wisdom shared with 24-year-old Business Insider reporter Noah Sheidlower in his article, “What I learned from 200 retirees,” interesting. After reading through 4,500 responses to a retirement survey and interviewing 200 retirees, the Gen Z […]
Even six-figure earners are living paycheck to paycheck as costs soar — why high incomes aren’t enough to escape the affordability crisis
While many people might assume a six-figure salary would buy peace of mind, for a growing number of Americans, it’s barely buying time until the next paycheck. That’s according to a new Goldman Sachs report that finds even top earners are struggling to stay ahead of their bills. (1) A quarter of workers earning more […]
Trump admin eyes slashing disability benefits for older Americans by up to 20% — here’s what that could mean for your retirement security
The Trump administration wants to cut back disability benefits for low-income and older Americans by up to 20%, a move that could affect hundreds of thousands of people. (1) It’s part of the administration’s focus on streamlining Social Security — by cutting staff and reducing benefits — to save money and reduce alleged fraud. Must […]
I’m 28 and want to move out. I don’t want a roommate but living with someone else could save me $20,000 a year. What should I do?
According to 2024 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately one third of young adults in the U.S. are living at home with their parents. Imagine Mike, a young man who recently landed a dream job in Silicon Valley and is now ready to move out on his own. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, […]
‘You got a husband problem’: This newlywed from LA says her husband’s ‘financially irresponsible’ and refuses her help. Dave Ramsey gives tough advice
It’s unusual for people who are married to have different views on money. There are plenty of savers who marry spenders, and vice versa. While it’s one thing to see money differently, it’s another thing when one member of a married couple doesn’t know how to manage their money at all. That’s the situation Bianca […]
I’m retired at 68 and want to go back to college to enrich my golden years. Can I afford it, even with discounts?
Some view college as a ‘life hack’ that will lead them to higher lifetime earnings. But now, even some older Canadians are seeing college as a life hack for retirement — regardless if it comes at a time when the pursuit of higher learning is unlikely to contribute to career growth. Going back to college […]
Dave Portnoy sold Barstool Sports for $551 million — then bought it back for $1. Here’s how it went down and what you can learn to get rich
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Shortly after selling his sports media company Barstool Sports to Penn Entertainment for $551 million in 2023, founder Dave Portnoy turned around and repurchased 100% of the company for just $1, according to Business Insider. (1) “It’s one of the [greatest] […]
These 5 states give US retirees the best shot at long-term retirement success and security, according to a new study — does your state make the list?
While the size of your nest egg can help determine how comfortable you’ll be in retirement, so does where you choose to live. And some states do a better job of setting up residents for success in retirement. That’s according to a Caring.com study, which analyzed a number of factors — average retirement income, homeownership […]
$200K vs $3.5M: Man asks Ramsey Show for advice on how to navigate the income disparity in his relationship
Kevin from Fort Worth, Texas, and his girlfriend have been together for six years and now talk has turned to marriage. But he’s worried he can’t be a “dutiful, Christian husband and a leader of the family” when his girlfriend makes substantially more money than he does. So he called into The Ramsey Show for […]
$10,000 or $125/month: How I handled a dead furnace as a single-mom homeowner
If you’re a single mom and a homeowner, I don’t have to tell you that life likes to throw curveballs. And apparently, mine came in the form of a dead furnace in October. Just my luck. It’s almost as fun as when my air conditioner died at the beginning of the summer. At least in […]