Online spending is expected to slow this holiday season as consumers tighten their belts — how to save more if you aim to spend less this year
The holiday season is always a time when people spend big, but that may not be the case this year. In fact, a survey from PwC found that consumers expect to spend 5% less this year than last year, with the projected average coming in at $1,552. (1) Online spending is one area where people […]
Electric vehicles cost nearly 37% more to insure than gas cars, Surex study finds
A new survey from Canadian insurance marketplace Surex shows that drivers choosing electric vehicles (EVs) are paying a steep premium when it comes to coverage. The study, based on more than 12 months of Surex insurance quotes, found the average annual premium for a gas car to be $2,289.27 compared with $3,131.43 for an EV. […]
Nancy Pelosi clashed with CNN when confronted about insider trading — should lawmakers be allowed to trade stocks?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wasn’t having it when CNN’s Jake Tapper pressed her about insider trading allegations. During an appearance on “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” the host asked what she thought of President Donald Trump’s accusation that she got […]
Punished for being poor: One man calls NSF fees a “poverty tax” and Redditors have thoughts
It started with a Reddit post. User u/Important-Day-8936 shared their frustration with being charged over $1,000 in non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees within a year. “Not because I was irresponsible,” they wrote, “but because I was/am still financially struggling.” "NSF fees are a poverty tax," the redditor declared, "and I’m done staying quiet." Their post hit […]
Minnesota farmers are on brink of disaster as China hits back with US soybean boycott — can South America really ‘feed all their needs’ forever?
On his 2,200-acre farm near Brownton, Minnesota, Ryan Mackenthun — whose great-great-grandfather founded the farm in 1887 — says the weather couldn’t be better. Clear October skies and stronger-than-usual yields have made for an ideal soybean harvest. But while the outlook on his fields is bright, the same can’t be said for the broader economy. […]
Bernie Sanders admits he owns 3 homes — but claims he ‘doesn’t give a damn’ about money. How to build wealth even if you don’t want to be super rich
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has long been hailed as a man of the people. So when it came to light that he owns three homes, critics were quick to pounce — hardly a surprise in a time when millions of Americans […]
Wisconsin mom-to-be sick of watching her fiance float his financially irresponsible parents — but Ramsey Show hosts argue it’s not the in-laws’ fault
We’ve all heard hundreds of stories of grown children with failure-to-launch syndrome who are still being supported by their parents. But it’s not unheard of for the reverse to be true — and grown kids who support their parents face unique financial and emotional challenges. Amy from Wisconsin recently called The Ramsey Show to ask […]
Your Blue Jays World Series tickets could be worth thousands — and trigger a tax bill, too
Imagine this: On October 21, 2025, you scored a pair of World Series tickets — about $500 each — figuring it would be fantastic to watch this iconic Canadian baseball team push for the pennant win. At the time, the purchase seemed justified: You’re a fan even if you don’t bleed blue. But as the […]
I’m an ex-gambler and I just got a $35K legal settlement. This money has the chance to be life-changing for me — what’s the best way to protect it?
Matt is about to receive a $35,000 workers’ compensation settlement, something many would be pleased about. For him, though, the payout feels like both a blessing and a curse — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. On paper, it’s a chance for Matt to pay off his debt, build savings and set the foundation for […]
Counting down the days till you can collect Social Security? If you hold out till age 70, here’s how much more money you’ll get. Is it worth the wait?
When planning for retirement, many Americans expect Social Security to be a key part of their income. In fact, nearly 90% of people aged 65 and older receive benefits and, for millions, those payments make up more than 50% of household income. In the lead-up to your retirement, it’s important to get an idea of […]