NCAA investigating 13 former basketball players for sports betting violations — what to know as more Americans participate in the $13.7B industry
These days, betting on sports is almost as common as watching them. Most commonly, people bet on who will win a game or match, but wagers can also be placed on things like point spreads, total scores, and individual player performances. The rise of online sportsbooks has made betting more accessible than ever, contributing to […]
I’m 67, recently retired and can’t wait to start my next chapter. But my husband doesn’t seem to share my dreams for our golden years. What do I do?
When sharing a retirement together, there should be room for both personal and joint dreams. Eleanor, a 67-year-old new retiree, has jumped into her retirement years with vigor. She has set her sights on specific goals, including a bucket list trip to South Africa, running a half marathon and writing a novel with the help […]
Senator warns health insurance costs will spike for 20M+ Americans without tax credit extension — do these 3 things now before the Dec. 31 expiration
New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen added her voice to the chorus of Democrats, some Republicans and numerous experts sounding the alarm about the consequences of letting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of this year. The senator appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box recently to explain how not extending […]
These Gen Z tech entrepreneurs do nothing but eat, sleep and work in pursuit of success. Is ‘hardcore’ hustling now the only path to prosperity?
If you think 20-somethings are lazy, these entrepreneurs might just change your mind. The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the young, overworked startup founders of Silicon Valley [1]. “You have to just work,” Mackay Grant told the news outlet. “You have to be hardcore.” The 24-year-old founder of an artificial intelligence finance startup said […]
This personal finance expert asked a group of American seniors what their biggest retirement regrets are — how many of them do you have?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Retirement is no time for regrets. Your golden years should be spent reminiscing about a life well-lived — filled with hard work, meaningful relationships and hopefully enough savings for some much-deserved days on the beach. Unfortunately, some Americans have more than […]
Are you ready for your first year of retirement? Here are 5 things you might not see coming — but you need to be ready for
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. You prepare for retirement your whole life — maybe as far back as your teenage years and your first paycheck. You put cash aside. You invest. You live within your means, and when the time comes, you downsize. So are you […]
This Florida hotspot has the country’s least affordable housing — with residents paying more than 36% of income on home costs. Are you being squeezed?
If you live in a city, you may have wondered just how expensive it really is to live in the place you call home. One rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on housing. However, hitting that ratio has become increasingly difficult for Americans as housing costs climb. […]
A woman and her husband won $1M off a scratch ticket, and Dave Ramsey has crystal clear plans for their spending — how to put a sudden windfall to work
A Chicago woman recently called into The Ramsey Show with life-changing news: She and her husband had won US$1.375 million from a scratch ticket. What started as a quick stop at a local gas station turned into a financial turning point. “We’re still in shock,” the caller admitted. Her husband randomly picked up the ticket […]
This Ontario family found a way to save $14K on groceries this year thanks to some penny pinching hacks — but can the extreme saving work for everyone?
When Dee Debarros’ husband was out of a job during the COVID-19 pandemic, they needed to find a new route to help pay the bills during a difficult time. Naturally, groceries were the one essential with the highest savings potential, so the couple quickly pivoted and looked to cut costs where they could, dedicating a […]
I’m in my early 60s and I want to retire in 3 years or less — what are 5 financial boxes I need to check right now?
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. When retirement is scheduled within three years or less, you’re nearing the finish line and […]