Texas woman on disability says husband has been hiding a $2,600/month raise from her. This 1 ‘crack’ allowed his financial cheating, says Ramsey Show
Beth from Texas is having a “little conflict” with her husband after finding out he’s been secretly stashing away an extra $2,600 in income every month. The couple, who’ve been married 23 years, the second marriage for both of them, had been taking an “allowance” from their paychecks and depositing the rest into a joint […]
US retirees watch out: 5 ‘hidden’ retirement costs that millions of American seniors don’t know about. How to spot them and secure your nest egg
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. It’s natural to be curious about how well off — or not — our friends, neighbors and peers are. And for better or worse, social media makes it easy to satisfy this curiosity. You may be inclined to assume that the […]
Rising mortgage costs put Canadian homeowners at risk
A growing number of Canadians could face difficulties making mortgage payments when they renew their loans this year and next, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC). The housing agency says it is monitoring the situation closely as higher interest rates push monthly payments higher. “My overall expectation is that delinquencies and arrears […]
A Birkin handbag sold at auction for a record US$10.1M — here’s how savvy Canadian investors can build wealth with ‘passion assets’ instead of scary stocks
Some of the world’s most iconic products weren’t born in boardrooms. They came from moments of pure inconvenience. Case in point: the Hermès Birkin. In 1983, actress Jane Birkin struggled to fit her straw tote into an airplane’s overhead compartment. Its contents spilled out in front of Jean-Louis Dumas, then CEO of Hermès. The mishap […]
Never reveal these 5 things to anyone if you’re an older Canadian — or it could backfire badly. How many have you disclosed already?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Older Canadians have a lot to keep an eye on as they age, from health […]
Dallas woman wants to live in an RV with her husband, kid and 2 dogs, but The Ramsey Show hosts have concerns
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Sometimes, when you’re in dire financial straits, your parents can bail you out. That’s what happened to Rachel from Dallas, Texas, who recently called into The Ramsey Show (1) looking for advice. Rachel’s home flooded in 2023, so her parents helped […]
Robert Kiyosaki says this asset will surge 400% in a year — urges investors not to miss out. Do you own any?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. If you had just $100 to put to work in today’s market, where would it go? For Rich Dad, Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki, the choice is obvious. “If I had $100 what would I invest in? I would buy more […]
From windfall to wipeout: BC tenant’s $57K victory against landlord overturned by judge — here’s why
On September 29, 2023, BC tenant Saeed Mohammadi was awarded $57,700 in compensation costs thanks to a decision from a BC Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) arbitrator against his landlord Siavash Dehpour. Mohammadi won his case even though he hadn’t paid rent for months. However, nearly two years later, a judicial review of the decision, a […]
Oregon man won ‘$5K a week forever’ in 2012, spent cash like he was set for life — but Publishers Clearing House went bankrupt. Now he might lose home
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. An old TV commercial once promised, “Only Publishers Clearing House can make you so rich, so fast!” But, as some unlucky winners discovered this year, they can also make your fortune disappear just as quickly. That’s what happened to John Wyllie, […]
One couple making $300K still lives paycheque to paycheque — why even high income earners struggle. Here’s what you can take away
A New York-based school psychologist named Maria called into The Ramsey Show in July with an unusual problem: Despite having minimal debt and a combined yearly income of nearly US$300,000 (C$423,000), she and her husband could not seem to stick to their budget (1). Ramsey and cohost Jade Warshaw were visibly frustrated as a nervous […]