Elderly woman shocked to see one unpaid bill tanked her credit score — How to recover before it’s too late
A Canadian woman had a startling wake up call on the importance of having a good credit score after hers hit rock bottom. Speaking with CTV News, Gloria — a pseudonym given to hide her true identity — said she received a credit card bill in February for $389, which she believes she paid. Her […]
Trump’s big beautiful bill cuts tax breaks for 2026, sending tax advisors into a tizzy. Why they’re telling top earners to make their donations now
Tax advisors say wealthy Americans should consider ramping up charitable donations before the end of 2025 to take advantage of tax benefits that will shrink once new rules from Trump’s so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" take effect in 2026. Must Read Real Estate: Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little […]
Robert Kiyiosaki admits he’s $1.2B in debt but isn’t worried at all, says he uses debt to buy this 1 asset and ‘pay no tax legally’
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. For most people, the idea of carrying nine-figure debt would probably be terrifying. But for “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki, it’s no cause for concern. In a recent appearance on “The Iced Coffee Hour” podcast, the hosts asked Kiyosaki […]
31% of Gen Zers admit to going on dates for free meals — but is that heartless and opportunistic or a sign of growing economic uncertainty?
It seems many Americans are ready to get dressed up, go out, and meet new people, as long as it comes with a free meal. A new survey commissioned by Intuit shows 26% of Americans admit to going on a date primarily to get a free meal. (1) That number jumps to 31% when it […]
$137K in debt at 65 and wants to retire debt-free — Dave Ramsey’s advice to tackle retirement worries head-on
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Mark from North Carolina is 65, but he’s not retiring any time soon because he’s made “absolutely horrible decisions with money all my life.” He called into the The Ramsey Show and told the hosts that his wife has about US$10,000 […]
Seniors are being ‘trafficked’ into unlicensed assisted-living homes so operators can skim their benefits, lawyers say. How to protect your loved ones
Across Maryland, an unregulated industry is targeting some of America’s most vulnerable residents: seniors. A Spotlight on Maryland investigation from WJLA, a local ABC affiliate, uncovered a disturbing pipeline where older adults are being “trafficked” into unlicensed assisted-living homes, all while the operators skim their social security or disability checks. Must Read Real Estate: Thanks […]
Ohio man isn’t sure whether to put his $60K bonus toward his mortgage, second home or student loans. Dave Ramsey says there’s only 1 right answer
An Ohio man weighing how to spend a sizable bonus is getting a blunt piece of financial advice from Dave Ramsey: Stop the “stupidity” and pay off student loans first. The caller to The Ramsey Show said he expects a $60,000 gross bonus (approximately $40,000 after taxes), and he and his wife currently hold around […]
Wealthy 1955 babies like Whoopi Goldberg and Bill Gates will get the maximum Social Security benefit of $5,108 this year. How to get the most you can
If you were born in 1955, congratulations! You are the same age as Kris Jenner, Bill Gates and Whoopi Goldberg! You are also eligible to collect the maximum Social Security benefit, if you waited this long to claim it. If your taxable wages in your last year of work were above the social security wage […]
My sister’s a freelancer and somehow never has enough cash when her rent is due. But I feel like I’m becoming a crutch, should I stop bailing her out?
If you’ve helped out a loved one when they’ve been short on cash, you’re in the majority. A LendingTree survey found that 51% of respondents had loaned money to a friend or family member in the previous five years, and 27% of the time it was to a sibling (1). Now, imagine you’re 36-year-old Mia: […]
1 in 3 Gen Zers ‘bed rot’ to cope with financial anxiety — and 52% report losing sleep over tariffs. Here’s how to conquer those money monsters
Financial stress is causing sleepless nights across America. A survey from mattress company Amerisleep shows that almost half of U.S. adults now struggle with sleep due to financial worries, particularly after President Trump’s tariff talks got tough. (1) Although everyone is feeling this strain on their shut-eye, Amerisleep’s report reveals Gen Z is really dooming […]