Friends with benefits: These 2 Chicago couples pooled their money to buy their ‘forever home’ together — what’s behind this ‘transformative shift’ in how Americans approach homeownership
When Austin Mark and his husband, Bryan, moved back to Chicago from the West Coast in 2024, they wanted to buy a house. They also wanted plenty of living space. They were able to bid on a bigger home, and put down a bigger down payment, because they teamed up with their friends, Nate and […]
Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they’re banking on instead
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. The stock market has long been the go-to choice for people looking to invest their money. But that could be about to change as a younger generation — with […]
I’m 54 with Stage 4 cancer — I don’t know how long I’ll be able to keep working but I want to make things easy for my 2 college-age kids. What do I need to do to get my affairs in order?
Charlotte, 54, was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, which means the disease has spread to other parts of her body. She doesn’t know how much longer she has, but she wants to get her finances in order while she can. She’s currently working full-time, however, as her health quickly deteriorates, she’ll be quitting soon. […]
This rookie Arizona official refused to accept a utility provider’s math during a public meeting — and made them own up to their mistake. Why holding companies to account matters
A freshman Arizona Corporation Commissioner refused to back down in a public meeting with one of the state’s largest utilities — and got them to come clean about their mistake. Commissioner René Lopez, who holds a degree in nuclear engineering and is a former Chandler City Council member, raised concerns about one of Arizona Public […]
Here are the top 8 ‘buyer-repellant’ items you should never have in your home when selling — especially in today’s lousy US market. How many are hurting your bottom line?
From a seller’s perspective, the only way to describe the current housing market in the U.S. is lousy. A typical home sits on the market for 40 days on average it’s sold. With an estimated 500,000 more sellers than buyers, Redfin reports that home listings are sitting at a five-year high. Don’t miss Thanks to […]
Woman says her widower father has fallen for multiple different scams over the last 5 years. But The Ramsey Show hosts warn her not to get involved — here’s why
Sarah of Jacksonville, Florida, has been watching her widowed dad lose what’s left of his nest egg to multiple scams over the past five years. While unsure of the exact figure, after caring for an ailing wife and recently being pushed into retirement, she says it’s likely he has very little savings left. Eager to […]
My new job has me on the road a lot. I claim mileage and get $200/month in car allowance — but I’m spending a fortune on gas. Should I buy a second, more fuel efficient car just for work?
Balancing your work life with your personal life is hard enough — especially when both rely on the same car. Say you’ve just taken a new job that has you driving constantly in your own vehicle. The company helps out by reimbursing you per mile and even offers a monthly stipend. Altogether, that’s about an […]
‘It’s heartbreaking’: More than 100 victims banded together through Facebook to seek justice after Houston business owner defrauded them of $1M — here’s how to spot a sketchy builder
For the third time, Amanda Sparks, the owner of A&L Sheds, has been arrested — this time, in Montgomery County, Texas. Authorities allege she scammed more than 100 people out of more than $1 million by promising to build sheds and tiny homes that were never delivered. Sparks’ previous arrests occurred in Gray and Harris […]
‘I’m still numb’: New York man nearly lost Lamborghini and $200,000 in exotic car dealer’s ‘upgrade’ scheme — here’s how he helped foil the scammer
Mike Abatecola, an exotic car owner, recently bought a Lamborghini from Vladimir “Val” Ranguelov, Dealer Principal of Bul Automotive in Albany, New York. A short while after, Abatecola says, Ranguelov persuaded him to sell the car back to him for an upgrade — so he did. But the dealership failed to pay off the remaining […]
Here are 5 things nobody warns you about in the first year of retirement — and spoiler, they have little or nothing to do with your finances
When people think about their retirement years, their primary concerns tend to focus on financial matters. In fact, Allianz Life recently found that 64% of Americans are more worried about running out of money than death. It also found that 70% of Gen Xers worry about depleting their nest eggs. Given that many of them […]