‘I’m as serious as a heart attack’: Dave Ramsey delivers blunt advice to caller who says her two 34-year-old sons are still living at home
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Sometimes, helping too much can actually hurt. That’s the blunt advice that Dave Ramsey from The Ramsey Show [1] gave to a caller whose two adult sons are still living at home. Julie from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, called in about a […]
Canadians’ spending is increasing year-over-year — putting retirees at risk of this 1 ‘spending shock.’ Here’s how much emergency savings you need to be retirement ready
Many would-be retirees assume that once they reach those precious golden years, their spending will naturally decline — but that’s not necessarily a given. Those who have retired are seeing huge fluctuations in their annual spending — and it’s upending a lot of people’s budgets. Whether you’ve got a sizable nest egg or not, it’s […]
Man loses $100K in online scam to a NASCAR pro impersonator — here’s what The Ramsey Show hosts say he should do next to rebuild and recover
In February 2024, Burlington, Vermont resident Mark, 54, accepted a Facebook friend request from an impersonator claiming to be NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin. Over several weeks, the impersonator claimed that a “briefcase full of prize money” was stuck in customs and that his documentation for entering the United States had expired. Trusting his new “friend,” […]
Paul Krugman warns tariff ‘chaos’ won’t bring back US manufacturing jobs — and adds Trump’s moves make America look like Denmark. What does that mean?
Make America Denmark Again? That’s not quite what celebrated economist Paul Krugman said on a recent episode of Wall Street Week. But he did draw a connection between Denmark’s Value-Added Tax on imports, President Trump’s tariffs and his promise to pay down the U.S. deficit. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
I just inherited $500,000 in mutual funds from my late mother — should I cash them all out now or plan to keep the money invested for my future?
The Great Wealth Transfer has begun: Cerulli Associates reports that baby boomers are set to leave a collective $105 trillion to their heirs by 2048, making Millennials and Gen Z much wealthier in the process [1]. For Ryan, this process has already begun. He’s dealing with the passing of his beloved mother, and the funeral […]
This man can’t decide whether to leave the business he helped create. Here are 2 reasons Dave Ramsey says he needs to be bought out immediately
When Colin from Arizona called into The Ramsey Show, he was facing a dilemma that many Canadian entrepreneurs eventually encounter: Whether to stay in a profitable business he helped build or walk away entirely. Colin earns about C$700,000 annually from a company generating roughly C$4 million in revenue. Despite the healthy income, his mental and […]
Forget billionaire Charlie Munger’s rule about saving your first $100K — here’s why everything changes when you hit $20K, and how to take advantage
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. If you’re trying to build wealth, your first six figures in savings is a huge milestone. That’s according to the late billionaire Charlie Munger. “It’s a b——, but you gotta do it,” Munger told investors at an annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting […]
My income hasn’t increased with inflation — but the prices at my wholesale retailer have. Are minimal savings still worth my membership fee?
Membership at a place like Costco or Sam’s Club can help you stock your kitchen pantry for less, but what if the prices at your warehouse club store keep rising while your paycheck stays the same? The fact is, no retailer is immune to Inflation, not even a warehouse club. And inflation is definitely up. […]
Kansas City woman, 71, paid $32K to get her home ready to sell — but says the contractor gutted her home. Here’s her warning for other hopeful sellers
Getting a house market-ready usually means a few touch-ups, maybe a new coat of paint, fresh flooring or minor repairs. But for Felicia Safir, 71, what should have been a simple renovation turned into a nightmare. Safir’s home isn’t just any house — it’s been in her family for generations. Her aunt was once the […]
Oklahoma woman’s husband wants to get a 2nd degree that could more than double his income — but here’s why Ramsey Show hosts say to hit the brakes
Olivia from Tulsa, Oklahoma, called into The Ramsey Show to ask for advice on whether her husband should take on more student debt to pursue an additional degree that could more than double his income potential. The husband just earned a nursing degree and is set to make approximately $100,000 a year, including overtime. He […]