Mark Cuban says that after pumping $20,000,000 into startups on Shark Tank, he’s down across the deals — here are 3 simple lessons to take this year
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Mark Cuban became a billionaire by starting and selling multiple businesses. However, you might know him from the hit TV show Shark Tank on ABC. Hosts on the popular reality series are shrewd negotiators and savvy investors looking to place bets […]
My husband and I earn $200K a year and ideally we’d like to go on vacation every 2 months — but is 6 vacations a year financially irresponsible?
At the end of pandemic-era restrictions, many Americans prioritized traveling and visiting new places. Though that urge is still strong, recent economic uncertainty has likely made some recalibrate what maintaining that lifestyle is worth. Let’s say, for example, that you and your spouse live in New York and have gotten used to traveling every couple […]
I moved cross-country for work 8 months ago but my Nashville home still hasn’t sold. Do I take it off the market and rent it out — or sell at a loss?
Some people are hesitant to commit to homeownership for fear of being tethered to one place. If you’re offered a great job in a new city, taking it becomes harder if you own a home you then need to figure out what to do with. If you’re a Nashville homeowner who’s moved to Phoenix for […]
Dave Ramsey gives blunt advice to Wisconsin woman who made $1.1M trading stocks — why he tells her to change her strategy or risk losing everything
On a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, Michelle from Wisconsin told co-hosts Dave Ramsey and George Kamel about her interesting and enviable dilemma. In 2022, Michelle made a bold move by investing a large sum — $270,000, much of which she received as a life insurance payment for the death of her husband — […]
If you want to help your kids bypass probate when you die, here are 5 assets to avoid putting in a living trust
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. If you will, allow us to present the hypothetical case of Pete Moneywise, a married, 78-year-old father of three who wants to get his financial affairs in order before his passing. Though he exists only in the confines of this article, […]
1 in 4 new car trade-ins are now ‘underwater’ — a 4-year high as more owners drag major debt into new buys. Here’s how to avoid drowning in auto loans
A growing share of car owners are underwater on their auto loans, reports the car-buying resource Edmunds. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here’s how I’m 49 years old and have […]
Trump’s ‘no tax on overtime’ is now US law — but some Americans don’t even qualify. Here’s the catch
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. They say that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. The recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” however, claims to eliminate one of those — at least for overtime hours. The budget bill, passed in July, followed up on […]
Getting wed at the ‘wrong’ time can cost you — and that’s why many young Americans vow to get their lives in order before taking a trip to the altar
Once upon a time, most Americans got married in their early 20s, right after they finished school or got a job. Now most are closer to 30 or even older before they exchange I do’s. That’s because for the majority of Millennials and Gen Z couples, the “right time” to marry is after they’ve got […]
Simons steps into Eaton’s shoes as Canadian department store legacy gets a second act
Hudson’s Bay has shuttered stores and Nordstrom has exited the Canadian market. Meanwhile, one family-run brand is moving in. Quebec-based La Maison Simons is set to expand into some of the most coveted department store real estate in the country, reviving a model many had written off. By late 2025, Simons will open a flagship […]
Alberta woman says her recent vacation cost her $100K after a sudden medical emergency. Here’s how travel insurance can protect you from unforeseen costs
Insurance is one of those purchases that can feel like a necessary evil. After all, you’re paying money to cover you in case a rare incident happens. But for Alberta native Dione Amundson, her travel insurance may end up saving her around tens of thousands in medical bills. Amundson and her son traveled to Japan […]