I’m 35 and finally financially stable — but now my parents urgently need a new roof and have asked to borrow $10K. How do I handle this awkward ask?
At 35, Kelly is just starting to feel like she’s in control of her finances. Her family didn’t have a lot of money when she was growing up, so she had to pay for school herself through scholarships and student loans. She’s been working since she graduated, and after paying off her student debt, she’s […]
The No. 1 rule for becoming a millionaire in America, according to Maria Bartiromo and this Ramsey Show host — will you ignore or follow it in 2025?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Many Americans dream of becoming a millionaire, and most think they’ll need to be one to retire comfortably. According to the 2024 Planning & Progress Study published by Northwestern Mutual, Americans believe they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably. But the […]
NC wife says her husband joined ‘sovereign citizens,’ stopped paying taxes and they now owe the IRS $500K. Don’t ‘go down’ with him warns Ramsey Show
Mary from Charlotte, NC, called into The Ramsey Show in July with an unusual but extremely dire problem: her husband, a conspiracy theorist, denies that they owe the government money — when they in fact owe over half a million dollars in back taxes and their home has been at risk of foreclosure twice. Mary’s […]
Millions of New Yorkers will receive inflation relief checks worth up to $400 in the fall — but other states have their own rebates. Do you qualify?
Prices keep climbing, and it’s hitting working Americans the hardest. For folks with low to moderate incomes, every trip to the grocery store, gas station or pharmacy feels like a squeeze. A February poll conducted by CBS News [1] and YouGov found 77% of Americans said their income isn’t keeping up with inflation. And in […]
What net worth puts you in the top 10% of Americans? It’s probably a lot higher than you think in 2025
One of the lesser-known rules of personal finance is that wealth is relative. A net worth of $500,000 might be a fortune in some countries and barely enough in others. That’s why tracking your net worth against the national average and different percentiles can give you a clearer picture of your progress toward financial freedom. […]
Bread scandal payout: What every Canadian shopper needs to know to get their slice of the $500M settlement
For more than two decades Canadians paid more for a staple food than they should have. Now, years after the bread price-fixing scandal first came to light, consumers are finally being offered compensation through a historic $500 million settlement. A half-baked scheme that lasted for years The bread price-fixing scheme stretches back to 2001 and […]
Doing a Roth conversion in 2025? Here’s how to use Trump’s new $6,000 senior deduction to slash your taxes — but you need to be careful
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. If you were planning to undertake a Roth IRA conversion this year, the newly introduced One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) won’t necessarily impact you directly. However, the bill has an indirect impact that could make a Roth IRA conversion more or […]
Here are 5 key money moves you can now unlock at age 62 — and none of them have to do with Social Security. How many have you missed?
For many Americans, the age of 62 is a significant milestone — not only is it the earliest age to claim Social Security retirement benefits, but it’s also close to the average retirement age. However, turning 62 opens more financial opportunities than just collecting a monthly check. Here are the five key money moves you […]
Former In-N-Out employee is suing the restaurant for $3M under California’s anti-bias laws — he says he was fired for refusing to shave his sideburns
A former In-N-Out employee is suing the burger chain for more than $3 million, saying he was discriminated against and fired because to his hairstyle. According to NBC Los Angeles, 21-year-old Elijah Obeng filed the lawsuit in early June in Compton Superior Court. He accuses In-N-Out of wrongful termination, racial discrimination, harassment, intentional infliction of […]
These 5 states give US retirees the best shot at long-term retirement success and security, according to a new study — does your state make the list?
While the size of your nest egg can help determine how comfortable you’ll be in retirement, so does where you choose to live. And some states do a better job of setting up residents for success in retirement. That’s according to a Caring.com study, which analyzed a number of factors — average retirement income, homeownership […]