More younger Americans are turning to warehouse grocery stores like Costco and Sam’s Club. Is buying in bulk the hack to beating high food costs?
Warehouse clubs are having a moment. Shares of Costco and BJ’s have outperformed other retail stocks in recent years, reflecting the outsized success of the club model. Food prices surged after the pandemic, and even as headline inflation cooled, grocery inflation has lingered, pushing shoppers to stretch paychecks and seek lower prices. This has set […]
Retire early or retire rich? — here are 3 things that can help you do both
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Would you rather retire rich or retire early? Both options sound enticing — retiring early and having more time to enjoy life without the shackles of work, and retiring with a solid amount of savings that can go toward making your […]
US coffee prices have spiked 21% in the last year — the steepest increase in decades. Here’s how to offset the bitter taste of a pricier cup of Joe
Retail coffee prices have risen 21% year over year, reports CNN [1], much higher than overall inflation for food prices, which rose 2.9% year over year as of July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index. The cost is also well above the Federal Reserve’s target inflation rate of 2%. So […]
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting hitched — and so are their multimillion-dollar fortunes. Here’s what’s at stake
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially turned the fairy tale into reality: America’s royal couple is engaged. The couple shared the news on Instagram with a caption that read, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” In the photos, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is seen proposing in a manicured […]
I’m 60 and have been diagnosed with a terminal illness that will require constant costly care. How can I set up my retirement accounts to pay for it?
Preparing for retirement is a decades-long process we focus on throughout our adult lives and careers. However, retirement doesn’t always go according to plan. Sometimes, an illness creates a sudden need to find a Plan B. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and […]
Utah woman in her 70s anxious about taxes after husband was scammed, drained their retirement accounts — but Ramsey Show hosts see a bigger problem
A Utah woman calling into The Ramsey Show recently was facing a tough situation. "About a year and a half ago, my husband got involved with some online investment deal which turned out to be a scam," Mary explained. "He gave away all our retirement, and then he borrowed another $250,000 more." Mary and her […]
Ultra-rich Americans are pouring their money into this 1 asset class instead of stocks — and believe there’s ‘no bad time’ to buy it. Do you own any?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. 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 the ultra-wealthy, there’s one thing they’re still snapping up, even amid the […]
Wells Fargo employee is being accused of stealing, draining account of deceased 90-something woman — here’s how the niece figured it out. Could you?
A former Wells Fargo employee has been indicted on charges of allegedly stealing more than $26,000 from the account of an Oregon woman in her 90s. According to a Multnomah County indictment, Brittany Monique McLaughlin faces 20 counts, including aggravated theft, aggravated identity theft and first-degree theft. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
Dave Ramsey aghast that NJ man’s wife wants to keep her $6.5K student loan around ‘like a pet’ — why ‘free money’ can cost you more than interest
The scale of student debt in the U.S. today is jaw-dropping. Americans collectively owe $1.814 trillion in student loans, with an average balance of $42,673. [1] Most people would love to be rid of their student loans, but one man in New Jersey called into The Ramsey Show for help with the opposite problem. Must […]
I’m retired, 68, single and child-free. My Social Security covers all my living costs — including my rent. Is there even a point to buying a home now?
Retirement often marks the beginning of a new chapter, though this chapter unfolds uniquely for each individual. Consider the life of a 68-year-old retiree in Sarasota, Florida — single, childless and thoroughly enjoying their independence. With comfortable rental accommodations and sufficient retirement income to support an active lifestyle of travel, fine dining and regular rounds […]