I was hospitalized in a foreign country, assuming I was covered by travel insurance — but I got an $18K credit-card charge. Can I get my money back?
Natalie’s winter escape to Mexico didn’t exactly go as planned. A sudden medical issue led to a two-night hospital stay, but she felt reassured knowing she had travel health insurance — or so she thought. She provided insurance details to the hospital, but was also asked for a credit card, which she handed over. After […]
My husband’s 21 years older than me and plans to leave his entire $3M fortune to me. How do we tell his 3 financially unstable adult kids?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Estate planning is one of the most important financial tasks you will undertake in your lifetime. However, according to LegalZoom, only 45% of Americans have created the documents required. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord […]
I’m 35 years old with just $15,000 in my 401(k) — how do I turn up the dial and get my savings on track so I can actually retire one day?
Saving for retirement is critical, but it’s not something the majority of Americans are doing well. Vanguard just released its annual survey on retirement savings and found that 58% of Americans are not on track to retire comfortably. (1) Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]
I cover my 85-year-old mother’s housing costs, and she gets $1,300 in Social Security — but she blows it all buying junk. Do I cut her off?
Living on a budget is a critical skill, yet many people struggle to master it. According to a 2023 NerdWallet survey, only 23% of Americans say they need a budget to get by every month, and just 13% of baby boomers strictly follow one. While overspending can be harmful at any age, it’s especially risky […]
Wisconsin man’s TikTok account exposes car salesmen’s most common tactics that cost you thousands — don’t fall for 1 potential scam that got him fired
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. When car salesperson Kenny Rua of Racine, Wisconsin posted a TikTok video claiming he sold a car to a single mom for $10,000 over its sticker price, he meant it as a joke — or so he and the dealership claimed […]
Canadian snowbird retirees are being forced to sell their Florida homes amid skyrocketing insurance costs, plunging loonie — is this temporary or long-term exodus from the Sunshine State?
For years, Ontario retiree Cesidia Cedrone and her husband escaped Canada’s brutal winters by retreating to their cozy Florida condo. But this year, instead of packing their bags for the sunshine, they packed up their belongings in Florida — for good. “Things changed so drastically. The Canadian dollar is not at par with the U.S. […]
Trump’s attempts to bring down Fed Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for alleged mortgage fraud should have homeowners looking into their own vulnerabilities
President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve board over allegations of mortgage fraud raise an unsettling question for homeowners: Just how much of your mortgage information is public, and could it ever be used against you? (1) The Trump administration accuses Cook of mortgage fraud, suggesting she declared both […]
I ignored my $15K car loan for 4 years as my life fell apart due to drugs — but the car wasn’t repo’d. What happens now if I try to drive or sell it?
Imagine Mike, a 34-year-old graphic designer from suburban Detroit. In 2018, he financed a used 2012 Toyota Camry with a $15,000 loan. A few years later, after experiencing layoffs, addiction issues, and mounting medical bills, Mike’s finances collapsed. He started missing car payments, and eventually stopped paying altogether for four years. Today, the car is […]
California mom mulling marrying her boyfriend with a $2M trust fund wants Dave Ramsey’s advice on prenups — but Ramsey sees a much bigger problem
When people enter a marriage with differing levels of assets, it’s not uncommon to consider signing a prenuptial agreement addressing how their assets will be handled if their marriage fails. That’s why Hailey, a single mom with a five-year-old, called into The Ramsey Show from California. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now […]
Americans’ credit scores have been tumbling — but 1 group is currently facing the harshest financial reality. Why that’s a big deal
Credit scores can be crucial to renting an apartment, getting a decent rate on a bank loan or even signing up for a mobile phone plan. Now, that ticket might be harder to come by. Data shows America’s credit scores are falling fast, and the youngest generation of borrowers is bearing the brunt. Must Read […]