Leaving the city behind? Real talk on moving to a small town
You’re not imagining it. Rent is ridiculous, housing prices are off the charts, traffic feels endless, and even grabbing groceries can feel like an Olympic sport. For many Canadians, the dream of ditching the big city isn’t just about saving money anymore, it’s about reclaiming time, space and sanity. With remote work now a viable […]
My dad died while I was at college and my mom said there was ‘nothing left’ from his estate for me. But 10 years on, I have to wonder if she was lying
When her father passed away a decade ago, Samantha was in college, too overwhelmed by grief and too inexperienced with money to question what happened next. Her mother told her there was “nothing left” from her father’s estate and that she’d be on her own financially. Overnight, Samantha went from an upper-middle-class upbringing — private […]
Famous fund manager sounds alarm over big bubble in major US sector — why your nest egg could be in ‘fragile state’ right now (and how to protect it)
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Is the AI market about to crash? Recent reports have led some to speculate that the AI bubble is about to go the way of the dot-com bubble circa March 2000 and burst. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
Costco members push back on new shopping rules — here’s the 1 big change that’s causing a stir. Does it bother you?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Costco just started offering its top-tier members something regular shoppers can’t buy: an empty store. Since June 30, the warehouse giant’s Executive Members have been able to shop on weekdays starting at 9 a.m. — which is one hour earlier than […]
A Florida pro golfer made big money — and still ended up $300K in debt. Ramsey Show co-hosts say 2 smart moves could help him out of the rough
On the outside, Scott from Orlando, Florida, looks like he’s living the dream. He’s got an MBA, a career as a professional golfer and the kind of life most guys would trade for in a heartbeat. But when Scott called The Ramsey Show, he pulled back the curtain on a very different reality: he’s drowning […]
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ includes key changes to student loan repayment plans — when they take effect and will they be more or less forgiving
Few things take the shine off a hard-earned degree like a mountain of student debt. And millions of Americans are feeling the weight: The Education Data Initiative says more than 42 million borrowers owe a staggering $1.77 trillion dollars in student loan debt, with the average individual balance topping $38,000. Many of those borrowers may […]
I was married to my ex-husband for 15 years and never remarried. Can I collect his higher survivor benefits when he dies?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The average American is likely to have a few knowledge gaps when it comes to their Social Security benefits. For example, Anna was married for 15 years and never remarried after her divorce. Now that she’s retired, she’s collecting her Social […]
‘We owe over $1 million’: A Chicago man who tried to be a private lender is now in ‘big financial trouble.’ Shocked ‘Ramsey Show’ hosts respond
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. A caller to The Ramsey Show astounded the hosts recently when he declared that he and his wife were $1 million in debt. “I’m in big financial trouble,” he told hosts of “The Ramsey Show”. “We owe over $1 million all […]
This 1 group of US homebuyers aren’t being deterred by rising prices and high mortgage rates — where they’re still buying (and why it matters)
Foreign money is flowing back into American housing, proving that high U.S. mortgage rates and economic or political concerns are not stopping international buyers, who are more likely to pay all cash. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have […]
The rising cost of these 3 essentials are chewing up Americans’ budgets — why inflation has hit them so hard (and what you can do about it)
It’s Saturday. You want to barbecue steak for dinner and so you head to the store, ignoring the sound your car’s making. You pick up a coffee at Starbucks and promise to take the car to the mechanic’s Monday. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]