Is a $112,131 salary really the new benchmark for middle-class Americans — or is it just an absurd figure? Here’s the truth
Just a few years ago, earning six figures was considered a status symbol. But now, the vast majority of Americans with this income simply consider themselves “middle class.” According to a 2024 Gallup survey, a whopping 77% of Americans who earned $100,000 or more considered themselves either lower- or upper-middle class. Surprisingly, 17% of them […]
Viral TikTok shows panic aboard plane after Trump’s surprise $100K H1-B visa fee announcement — why the move could have major consequences for the US
A TikTok from @sreela.r showing anxious travelers stepping off an Emirates jet went viral after news broke of a surprise $100,000 fee tied to new H-1B petitions. The clip captured private panic in public view as workers wondered whether their jobs, start dates and long-planned moves had just been cancelled with the stroke of a […]
I’m 50 and was just laid off 3 months shy of retirement eligibility. If I agree not to sue for more, they’ll give me 6 months’ pay — should I take it?
You’ve put in the years. You’re finally on the doorstep of retirement benefits. Then your boss calls you in and says you’re out — three months before the finish line. To soften the blow, the company offers you six months of severance pay. The catch? You’ll need to sign away your right to sue. That’s […]
‘How bad of an idea is it?’: Man wants to ‘gift’ his 18-year-old son his childhood home but is worried it’s a bad move. Dave Ramsey responds
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. American baby boomers are expected to pass on an astronomical $84 trillion in inheritances to their heirs over the next 20 years in what’s being dubbed “the great wealth transfer.” However, offering monetary gifts to adult kids can be tricky. On […]
This Montana woman is distraught after discovering husband of 21 years didn’t pay his taxes — now the IRS is after them. What Dave Ramsey says to do
It’s one thing for a spouse to keep a minor secret from their partner — it’s another thing to hide an $82,000 tax bill. That’s the situation Alice in Montana found herself in when she wrote to The Ramsey Show. Her husband of 21 years failed to pay an $82,000 tax bill from 2021. Now, […]
Kevin O’Leary’s 1 golden piece of money advice — says it will make you a millionaire even on $68K income. Are you leaving potential riches behind?
Former Dragon’s Den panelist Kevin O’Leary delivered often harsh and blunt criticisms to entrepreneurs appearing on the show, backing everything from guitars and gloves, to storage solutions and even an unusual underwear line. But when it comes to teaching his own kids about money, his advice is surprisingly simple. “What piece of advice do I […]
Skip university and retire with $4 million: Viral TikTok pitches an aggressive saving plan for teens to end up rich — but is it realistic?
A viral TikTok video from real estate agent and content creator Freddie Smith is making a bold promise: Follow his five-year plan starting in your teens, and you could retire with $4 to $5 million in the bank — all without going to college (1). The plan is built around one key principle: Save and […]
Zappos founder’s family left shocked after mysterious will appears, naming surprise heirs to his $500M estate — how to avoid blindsiding your kin
A mysterious will mailed to a Las Vegas courthouse has thrown the future of a late visionary’s $500-million estate into chaos — and no one seems to know where it came from. It may sound like the plot for a blockbuster movie, but it’s the real-life legacy of late Zappos founder Tony Hsieh. Must Read […]
Kevin O’Leary spent $13M on rare Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan trading card — smart investment or risky gamble?
There’s an emerging pocket-sized alternative asset that Kevin O’Leary believes in, and it has nothing to do with hot ticket investments like cryptocurrency or real estate. O’Leary, who regularly appears on Shark Tank, made headlines with his record-breaking $12.9 million purchase of a Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan dual-logoman collectible trading card. The deal was […]
Most Canadians aren’t ready for the $1 trillion wealth transfer
As Canada’s population ages, a massive wealth transfer is looming — one experts say many households aren’t ready for. The Great Wealth Transfer, which predicts a staggering $1-trillion reallocation of wealth, has raised concerns about Canadians’ preparedness for what will happen to their estate once they pass away. This concern is not without merit. According […]