Pay off your mortgage with $150K stock portfolio? Dave Ramsey says ‘absolutely’ — but here’s why you might not want to
Nick’s sitting on a classic money dilemma: take the US$150,000 his wife has in a stock portfolio from her old job and knock down their mortgage, or stash it away as a safety net. The Boston couple is torn between peace of mind and the satisfaction of wiping out debt. As a result, Nick called […]
Trump said that 88% of US retirees will now pay zero taxes on Social Security, but could the One Big Beautiful Bill hurt you instead?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Back on July 1, the White House issued a statement claiming that “88% of all seniors who receive Social Security — will pay NO TAX on their Social Security benefits” because of President Donald Trump’s new One Big Beautiful Bill Act […]
Contribution limits for 401(k)s, IRAs are going up in 2026, but most Americans are unable to reach them. Can you afford it?
Starting in 2026, Americans will be able to stash more cash into their retirement accounts. 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 Robert Kiyosaki says this 1 asset will surge […]
My aunt just died and I’m shocked to learn she named me executor of her will. What to do when you have to settle a loved one’s estate
Most people need time to process things when a family member dies. But if you’ve been named executor in their will, you have to start processing immediately. After all, you’re now legally responsible for the administration of their Estate. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]
Colorado man loses late wife’s ashes, cherished items after reno company put them in storage unit — then didn’t pay bill. Here’s the story they gave
Jeff Hersh of Broomfield, Colorado, says he’s lost nearly everything that mattered to him — from his late wife’s ashes to decades of family memories — after the contents of his storage unit were auctioned off. It’s a devastating loss, but not as rare as you might think. Each year, about 155,000 storage units are […]
My daughter’s father died, but her stepmother is mum on his estate — which is about $2,000,000. We’re unsure if there’s a will. What are our options?
Losing a parent is one of the most traumatic things a child can experience. Take the example of Angie, whose dad, Hugh, has recently passed away. It’s been devastating for her. She shared a strong bond with her dad and helped care for him as his health declined in the last two years of his […]
Your golden years don’t have to go down the drain — here’s how to keep your savings flowing strong through retirement
It’s tempting to assume that your retirement date and your first Social Security check will arrive at the same time. But for many retirees, that’s not how it works out. According to a MassMutual survey, the average retirement age in 2024 was 62, (1) while most Americans don’t start claiming Social Security until age 65, […]
With Verizon cutting 13K jobs and no October unemployment data, job stats may be worse than we think. How to get ahead of a potential loss of income
In what’s being reported as the largest workforce reduction in company history, Verizon is preparing to cut approximately 13,000 jobs. The telecom giant, which employed about 100,000 people at the end of 2024, is racing to stay competitive in a tough wireless service and home internet market, according to CBS News (1). Must Read Thanks […]
NY dad gave his son $117K for a down payment, but his hidden motive made things awkward. Why Dave Ramsey says it was a ‘dumb idea’ from the start
With housing prices already high and on the rise, it’s not uncommon for today’s homebuyers to require help with making a down payment. According to a 2025 survey from Redfin, almost 24% of Gen Zers and millennials who recently bought a home used a cash gift from either a family member or an inheritance to […]
Elon Musk warns Mamdani policies would trigger ‘catastrophic decline’ in US living standards, sounds alarm on ‘low’ universal income. Is he right?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn’t known for mincing words and his comments on New York City’s incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, were no exception. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — […]