This California couple, mid-30s, owes their pal $500,000 and they want to pay him back early — but the friend said no to prevent a big tax hit. Is he allowed to refuse? Ramsey Show responds
After paying off a staggering $350,000 in debt in just 2.5 years, Dustin and his wife are within striking distance of financial freedom. They have a plan to quickly eliminate their last remaining loan, but there’s one major hurdle. The Palm Springs, California-based couple wants to sell their primary home and use the proceeds to […]
‘People will die without it’: 9/11 responders face life-threatening delays in cancer treatment after Trump slashes health care funding — and it’s not just NYC residents who are impacted
On 9/11, first responders rushed to help. Unfortunately, their own lives were being put in jeopardy as they breathed in asbestos, benzene and other toxic dust at Ground Zero, increasing their cancer risk. Years later, the Zadroga Act was passed to care for these first responders. It created the federally funded World Trade Center Health […]
‘That is the death’: Mark Cuban says ultra-rich Americans get lured into money pits like music labels and clothing companies — here’s his investment advice for steady 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. Celebrities and athletes often aim to turn fame into fortune, but billionaire investor Mark Cuban warns they often mismanage their earnings. During a podcast interview, Cuban shared blunt advice […]
Las Vegas tourism seeing steep decline in visitors, gaming revenue — why Trump’s gamble with controversial policies appears to have dealt Sin City a losing hand
Las Vegas is a popular destination for tourists, but visitors aren’t flocking to the city in the numbers they once were. In March 2025, visitor volume was down by 7.8% from the same period last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). Beyond falling visitor numbers, gaming revenue on the Strip, […]
Social Security Administration issues a statement countering Elon’s claim of a ‘huge problem’ with dead beneficiaries, says it gets roughly 3M death notices a year. But how accurate are they?
Amid widespread confusion and accusations from Elon Musk suggesting “millions of dead people” are receiving benefits, the Social Security Administration has issued a clarification. In a recent press release, the SSA says it receives more than three million death notices every year. The release offers a glimpse behind the curtain to explain how deaths are […]
Trump’s tariffs, market chaos and the rise of inverse ETFs: How investors are hedging market downturns
In today’s turbulent economic climate, marked by President Trump’s recent tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, concerns about a potential recession are escalating. As markets react to these developments, investors explore strategies to protect their portfolios. One such strategy involves inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs). What are inverse ETFs? Inverse ETFs, also known as bear or […]
Warren Buffett claims US stock market volatility is ‘really nothing’ — says Berkshire Hathaway has crashed 50% many times. How to be greedy when Americans are fearful (and vice versa)
Recent turbulence in the stock market might make some novice investors nauseous, but veterans like Warren Buffett remain unfazed. During his recent meeting with Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, the 94-year-old Oracle of Omaha downplayed the market’s volatility. “What’s happened in the last 30, 45 days, 100 days, whatever you want to call it, it’s really nothing,” […]
Too little, too late? U.S. Congress tries to undo tourism damage with Canadian Snowbird Act
A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to extend the stay period for eligible Canadian snowbirds, potentially boosting cross-border tourism and local economies. The proposed legislation would affect Canadian citizens aged 50 and older. Known as the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, the bill would increase the maximum permitted stay from 182 […]
Here are 7 ‘bad assets’ that could cause you to retire poor in Canada — how many do you own?
You probably know the importance of retiring with a hefty, well-diversified portfolio of assets. But what if you’ve spent some of your money accumulating things that look like ‘assets’ but are actually hidden liabilities. Here are the top seven tempting, but deceptive money drains that many people trap themselves into before retirement. 1. Brand new […]
MTG warns the US government ‘just blindly’ sends checks to anyone — whether dead or alive, citizen or non-citizen. Here’s her solution to save $1 trillion of ‘waste, fraud, and abuse’
In a digital post dripping with outrage, Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene echoed the claims made by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, alleging widespread fraud within the Social Security system. "Our own government just blindly sends checks to anyone and everyone whether citizen, non-citizen, dead or alive,” Greene said in a recent post […]
