Michigan woman sold her drone on Facebook Marketplace only to find the buyer paid using fake bills — and when police tracked down the suspect, they found a cache of $100K in counterfeit cash
A $100,000 counterfeit cash operation was blown open after a suspect purchased a drone on Facebook Marketplace and led Michigan State Police right to their doorstep. Lieutenant Rene Gonzalez of the Brighton post told WXYZ News that the investigation began with a victim who listed a drone for $800 online. When the buyer arrived at […]
Nearly 1-in-5 Las Vegas home buyers walked away from a deal in April for these 2 main reasons — but could contracts falling through actually be a sign the market is tipping in their favor?
Home buyers in Las Vegas are walking away from contracts in increasing numbers. High interest rates, financial anxiety and an oversupplied market are pushing many to rethink their purchases before closing. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to […]
You may want to think twice before clicking this 1 popular link next time you get an unwanted email — plus why good ‘email hygiene’ plays an essential role in your financial health
Keeping your inbox tidy often starts with tapping “unsubscribe.” After all, nobody likes a flood of spammy emails. But that simple click can put you at risk. One recent report found that one in every 644 unsubscribe clicks leads to a malicious website. Because most scams target your wallet, good email hygiene is more than […]
‘I feel like an idiot’: Dallas woman says she’s divorcing her husband of 27 years after discovering he secretly racked up $1M in debt — but Ramsey Show hosts say she needs to own her part
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 you enter into a marriage, you expect your spouse to be faithful. But sometimes, a different type of infidelity — financial — can rear its ugly head. That’s […]
Here are the 5 biggest differences between rich Americans and poor Americans — which side do you fall on?
It’s easy to think that once you crack six figures, you’re in the clear financially. But that assumption doesn’t always hold up. One-third of Americans earning over $200,000 a year say they’re still living paycheck-to-paycheck, according to a 2024 report by PYMNTS Intelligence. Turns out wealth isn’t just about how much you earn, it’s about […]
‘I’m sorry he did that to you’: Florida man reveals on The Ramsey Show that his dad routinely asked for money after retiring at 49. Now 65, he’s $90K in debt and wants a $1K/month allowance
Mike from Florida recently was put in a tough situation by his dad. He called into The Ramsey Show for some advice on how to move forward. He revealed that his retired dad recently called up to ask for a loan of around $1,000 per month from Mike to cover some outstanding debt payments. The […]
A Washington man who was tricked into believing his Social Security Number was stolen was then scammed out of over $500,000 — here’s how to protect yourself from this slick scam
It’s a scam so convincing that it’s raked in millions from unsuspecting residents across Washington State, including one victim who lost a jaw-dropping $870,000. Con artists posing as government agents are using high-pressure, fear-fueled tactics to trick victims into handing over huge sums. Many of the scams involve references to victims’ Social Security. Don’t miss […]
Ramit Sethi says you should hit these 9 ‘money milestones’ before 40 if you want to be rich — how many have you crossed off the list?
Money mastery isn’t always taught in school. In fact, a survey by Intuit found that 73% of Canadian high school students wish they understood more about personal finance but don’t know where to start. But Ramit Sethi’s goal in life is to bridge that knowledge gap. “Many people drift through their 20s and 30s hoping […]
This is the true value of having a fully paid-off home in America — especially when you’re heading into retirement
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. There’s great news for America’s homeowners: A growing percentage now own their homes outright. No mortgage, no liens. U.S. Census Bureau data showed that in 2024, about 38.8% of […]
‘Buyers need to be aware’: North Carolina homeowners upset over half-built homes deteriorating for months in their new developments — how to avoid buying into a permanent construction zone
When Alex Oleksy and his young family moved into an unfinished subdivision in Mooresville, North Carolina, he looked forward to peace, quiet and beautiful surroundings. He got quiet all right. Eerie quiet. And the view? Half-built homes with fraying housewrap, rusting construction materials and other eyesores. It’s like a subdivision ghost town. Don’t miss Thanks […]