Tennessee mom of 7 thinks groceries, saving too much is keeping her broke on a $150K income — but Dave Ramsey says something else is eating her lunch
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Denise and her husband earn $150K a year, have no debt, and have built a sizable retirement fund — so why does money still feel tight? With seven kids to raise, this Tennessee mom called into The Ramsey Show [1] to […]
North Carolina man owes almost $1M after his business failed — and Dave Ramsey’s no-nonsense advice shows him where his priorities really belong
A $1 million mountain of debt is a tall order to conquer, but John from North Carolina called in to The Ramsey Show with that major challenge. His business failed and he owes money to just about everyone. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]
Someone I don’t know deposited $500 to my Zelle account — is there any harm in just keeping it?
Your phone pings, and you open Zelle to find $500 sitting in your account, but it isn’t from your employer, a friend or anyone you recognize. Instead, it’s from a stranger, sent through Zelle with no explanation. At first, it feels like an unexpected windfall. Who wouldn’t be tempted to think of it as free […]
Robert Herjavec once revealed where he’d invest his last $1M — and the crowd went wild at the answer. How to ‘build a foundation’ of stable income now
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. “Shark Tank” star Robert Herjavec is doing pretty well for himself — with a net worth estimated at more than $300 million. (1) But during a live conversation, financial influencer Grant Cardone hit him with a provocative question. Must Read Thanks […]
I’m 66 years old, retired, and I own a house in Fort Worth. I have $143,000 cash that I’d like to invest for my retirement — what should I do with it?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. A comfortable home and a healthy nest egg are crucial for ensuring financial security in retirement. With $143,000 in cash, it’s important to avoid letting it sit idle, as inflation and missed opportunities could erode its value. But what should you […]
American taxpayers pay the bill when ‘illegal’ immigrants go to the emergency room, White House says — but is that the truth? Here’s how it really works
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stirred controversy last week when she criticized “illegal immigrants” that she claimed received “taxpayer-funded health care benefits” for emergency services totalling $9.1 billion in 2024. (1) Leavitt made the comments during a daily press briefing, accusing the Biden administration of allowing “skyrocketed” Medicaid costs in order to treat undocumented […]
I’m 30 and already $16,000 in debt because I always shop when I get stressed. How can I kick the habit?
Retail therapy might give you a quick mood boost, but it can also wreck your finances. For one woman, the stress of her job, combined with her pay, makes it difficult for her to stay within her budget. Imagine Sophia, a 30-year-old teacher who makes $50,000 a year working at a public school in Florida. […]
These self-made millionaires dish on the 5 habits that helped them to retire early — are you keeping yourself stuck on the hamster wheel?
Retiring a millionaire is an aspiration for many Americans. Coincidentally, a recent Northwestern Mutual study found that Americans think it will take $1.26 million to have a comfortable retirement in 2025. (1) Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have […]
Michigan woman hesitant to give up coveted 2.8% mortgage rate to move in with husband of 3 years — why The Ramsey Show tells her it’s a no-brainer
If you got a mortgage in 2020 or 2021, you may have what seems like an unbeatable deal. But falling in love with your mortgage rate could be a bad life decision. On a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, hosts John Deloney and Ken Coleman gave similar advice to Lauren in Detroit, Michigan, who […]
This Michigan woman wants to buy a home on her own — friends and family say it’s not what a Christian girl should do. That’s ‘crap,’ says Ramsey Show
Kate, a marketing professional from Michigan who’s in her early 20s, runs her own business and makes more than $150,000 a year. She’s managed to save close to $125,000 for a down payment on a house, but she’s getting pushback from her friends and family. The reason for the pushback? She is single. Kate recently […]