This Hawaii couple retired at 55 and embarked on a lavish 15-year world cruise for less than $4K/month — why they argue their lifestyle is ‘for normal people,’ not just the ‘ultra-rich’
It’s not unusual for people to retire in their 50s, so it’s not surprising that Lanette and Johan Canen, both 55, chose to sell their business and kick off their next stage of life. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are […]
‘I always worry about money’: Simon Cowell admits he’s nowhere near as rich as people think he is — and he constantly lives in fear of running out of money in today’s ‘precarious’ world
Even multimillionaires aren’t immune to money worries. Simon Cowell — the media mogul behind The X Factor and America’s Got Talent — recently opened up about his financial anxiety on the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast and shared a vulnerable side. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement […]
‘Swedish death cleaning’ — How this simple morbid-sounding practice could make your retirement stress-free and purposeful
Evelyn is turning 65 and about to retire — and now her kids are talking about something called "Swedish death cleaning." While it may sound morbid on the surface, the phrase has philosophical roots, based around the idea of practicality. In Swedish, it’s known as döstädning, which is essentially a decluttering exercise that helps you […]
The US Treasury just shocked Americans with a $258 billion surplus — its 2nd biggest monthly surplus in history. Is Trump’s plan surprisingly working?
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. Budget deficits are something we’ve come to expect from Uncle Sam. After all, without years of overspending, the federal government wouldn’t be sitting on trillions of dollars in debt. […]
‘$1M? That’s it?! No, thank you’: Ramit Sethi calls out the worst financial advice he’s ever received, challenging the retirement advice most Americans still follow
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. It’s the advice you hear passed around like a family recipe: Work hard, save consistently, and one day you’ll retire comfortably. But what if this so-called tried-and-true advice is […]
‘It was a calculated attack’: This Chicago man won a whopping $800,000 in sports bets at Midwest casinos — but they refuse to pay. 3 ways to make sure you cash in on big wins
Thomas McPeek didn’t just stumble into a lucky streak — he studied for it. The 24-year-old from Chicago spent last year diving into the world of sports betting, placing dozens of complex, high-risk wagers on football — called parlays — based on odds he believed he could beat. “It was a calculated attack where I […]
Canada’s debt crisis explodes: Households near breaking point as missed payments surge
Canadians are slipping deeper into financial trouble, and the numbers tell a sobering story. Turns out more Canadians are missing loan repayments at a much faster rate than taking on new debt — a clear sign that many are running out of financial runway as many struggle to pay bills. According to a nationwide study […]
Las Vegas couple left feeling ‘vandalized’ and ‘violated’ after 200 teens break into their home, throw a party while they were out of town — here’s what’s behind the rise in ‘mansion parties’
When Jamie Lewis received a call from police about a party at her house, she thought it was a prank. But after her husband received a call from their neighbors, Lewis started to believe the outlandish tale about what was unfolding in her home. On May 3, approximately 200 teens broke into her house and […]
‘I was stupid and foolish’: Hawaiian man loses $275K to Florida fraudster in luxury car scam — don’t fall for the same tricks. Learn how to spot shady dealers before it’s too late
Vitalii Stefurac, a South Florida man, is accused of defrauding Alan Sue of nearly $300,000 in a wire fraud crime. Stefurac, who also went by the alias Viktor, was the owner of Dream Auto Collection, a luxury car dealership in Hollywood, Florida, specializing in imported vehicles. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]
This Florida woman says her boyfriend, 32, believes 401(k)s are a ‘scam’ — here’s why Dave Ramsey says she can’t just roll her eyes at his ‘broken and immature viewpoint’
Emily, a 30-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, reached out to The Ramsey Show looking for advice on an unusual situation. Her boyfriend, 32, views 401(k)s as a "scam," and his views are causing tension in their relationship. She’s been dating the “lovely young man” for about nine months, and during a casual chat about retirement savings, […]
