US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the American dream isn’t ‘let them eat flat-screens’ or ‘cheap baubles from China’ — says Trump is focused on mortgages, cars, real wage gains
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. In a stunning reversal of policy, President Donald Trump slashed “Liberation day” tariffs on China from 145% to 30% for 90 days as of May 14. The landmark agreement […]
50% of Canadian fear they’ll NEVER own a home as recession and interest rates crush buying hopes
“I don’t think I’ll ever own a home.” That’s the reality for half of Canadians — and two-thirds of millennials — who now see homeownership as a dream slipping out of reach. With recession fears rising and interest rates stuck in uncertainty, more and more working Canadians are stepping back from the housing market entirely. […]
5 big things that disappear after you retire in Canada: Are you prepared?
Retirement is often seen as the long-awaited reward after years of hard work. The daily grind of morning alarms, office politics and stressful commutes finally come to an end, regaining full control over your time and how you spend it. While retirement offers newfound freedom, it also brings some unexpected losses. Some, like a steady […]
‘He stole all the money’: How a West Virginia woman lost $8M, started over with $531K and a plan — here are the steps Ramsey Show experts offered her to help her rebuild
After receiving an $8 million settlement following her husband’s fatal workplace accident in 2008, Mikeal, a 53-year-old widow from Charleston, West Virginia, entrusted the money to a close friend who worked at a bank. Two years ago, she discovered it was gone. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — […]
This man owes $30K in personal loans — one at a shocking rate of 300%. Here’s why The Ramsey Show co-hosts say his money choices make them ‘dizzy’
Personal loans can be a tempting way to borrow money because the lenders typically charge lower interest rates than credit cards, but that doesn’t mean these loans can’t get you into trouble. In 2024, Canadians owed a collective CA$2.5 trillion as outstanding balances across all credit products, a historic high, with the average loan balance […]
‘Don’t blame that on the Holy Spirit’: Dave Ramsey urges Missouri woman to instantly liquidate her $60,000 crypto portfolio to pay off debts — but she says she’s waiting for a sign from God
Arabella from Springfield, Missouri called into “The Ramsey Show” because she was facing a financial fork in the road. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Gain potential quarterly income […]
Ultra-rich Americans are pouring cash into this 1 ‘safer, less volatile’ asset class instead of stocks — and believe there’s ‘no bad time’ to buy it. Do you own any?
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. With the stock market on a rollercoaster ride, recession warnings piling up and interest rates still elevated, you might expect Americans to hold off on big-ticket purchases. But for […]
‘This is a tragedy’: Mark Carney warns the 80-year period of US economic leadership ‘is over’ — says America is no longer the anchor of global trade. Here’s how to survive the ‘new reality’
Trump’s “Liberation Day” may be the first step in America’s exit from its role as the world’s economic anchor and trusted trade ally. That’s according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who didn’t hold back in a press conference shortly after reciprocal tariffs on U.S. autos were announced. “The system of global trade anchored on […]
I’m 55, divorced, and have $810K saved — can I really afford to retire in 10 years?
If you’re divorced and in your mid-50s with kids and a healthy RRSP nest egg than retirement at 65 isn’t off the table. But a comfortable retirement isn’t just about the size of your nest egg anymore, it’s about who you need to support, how long that support should last and what lifestyle you’re aiming […]
‘More money than I’ve ever had’: This Las Vegas senior pocketed $200,000 from a game show — but Dave Ramsey warns even a medium-sized windfall could seriously blow your finances off course
Nancy, a senior from Las Vegas, says she recently won $200,000 after an appearance on a game show. Unsure what to do with the life-changing jackpot, she called into The Ramsey Show seeking advice. “I’m 70 years old, that’s more money than I’ve ever had,” she said in a clip posted May 11. But with […]
