‘You’re trading dollars for quarters’: NY woman intrigued by pre-tax lease perk offered by her work — why Dave Ramsey insists she slam on the brakes
Rosie from New York thought she’d found a financial loophole when her employer offered a pre-tax benefit for leasing a vehicle. She wanted to know, wouldn’t that make leasing smarter than buying? When she called into The Ramsey Show, host Dave Ramsey pumped the brakes. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
Credit scores just plunged at fastest pace since Great Recession as Americans continue to struggle — how does your FICO compare to the new average?
Credit scores are down, delinquencies are up and Gen Z is suffering the most from the credit crunch. These are some of the main takeaways from the recently released FICO Score Credit Insights report, which showed the average American credit score took a 2-point nosedive in 2025 — the biggest downward trend in more than […]
5 big things that disappear after you retire in Canada: Are you prepared?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Retirement is often seen as the long-awaited reward after years of hard work. The daily grind of morning alarms, office politics and stressful commutes finally come to an end, regaining full control over your time and how you spend it. While […]
You make $573,000/year and still feel broke — is your financial advisor ripping you off? Here’s what you need to know before you hire someone
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Countless Americans are chasing the dream of one day becoming rich. But at some point in the race, many of them come to find there’s an important difference between being rich and feeling rich. Let’s say you’re a surgeon, married, in […]
This Powerball winner bought 3 California mansions, but experts say that’s a ‘financial burden’ — here are better ways to invest a cash windfall
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. What would you do if you won big in the lottery? How about buying a $50 million mansion, complete with a champagne room and DJ turntables? That’s apparently what Powerball winner Edwin Castro did in late 2023, according to USA Today. […]
US ranchers blast Trump’s idea to import more beef from Argentina — even GOP urges ‘put Americans first.’ Why his biggest backers now feel betrayed
For some U.S. cattle ranchers, President Donald Trump’s plan to import Argentinian beef is tougher to swallow than a $2 steak. The administration says the plan is designed to help lower grocery prices for American consumers amid record-high beef inflation. But cattle ranchers — including many in GOP strongholds — argue it could do more […]
American households’ median income rose by a paltry $1,040 in 2024 — but will 2025 deliver the kind of bump families can actually feel?
American households did get a raise last year — just not the kind they’d collectively brag about. The U.S. Census Bureau says median household income ticked up from $82,690 in 2023 to $83,730 in 2024, an increase of a little over $1,000. This amount kept pace with inflation, experts say, though it hardly feels that […]
Investments are at a record high with 6 in 10 Americans in the stock market — and $51 trillion is at risk if the market crashes. Are you prepared?
Things have been looking rosy on the stock markets this year, but beware of rose-colored glasses looking to the future. In July, August and September of 2025, the Nasdaq Composite recorded 27 new highs, followed by the S&P 500 with 24 and Dow Jones Industrial Average with 12. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you […]
I’m 38 years old and work 60 hours a week — I just found out my husband gave $11,000 to his parents. I want to close our joint account. Am I wrong?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Infidelity often sparks marital trouble. But there’s more than one kind of infidelity that can tear couples apart. “Financial infidelity” is a breach of trust so significant that many relationships struggle to recover. Imagine working 60 grueling hours a week to […]
The ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ is spreading to 2 other states — and realtors warn it could scare away rich US homeowners. Fair tax or unjust cash grab?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Key Takeaways: Rhode Island’s “Taylor Swift Tax” adds new surcharges on second homes over $1 million, part of a wave of similar taxes across the U.S. Critics say the taxes may backfire by reducing home sales and pushing buyers to other […]