Broke on a $665K salary: This surgeon and his wife didn’t realize their advisor was charging a high fee until Ramit Sethi set things straight
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Jeff, 50, is a specialized surgeon. His wife Susan, 48, is a stay-at-home mom. Even though Jeff earns an enviable $665,000 a year, the couple — married 19 years — are still struggling to pay the bills. Finance expert Ramit Sethi […]
We’re 40, earn $500K a year and have $1.65M saved — but my wife is burned out. Can we still meet our retirement goals if she leaves her job now?
Maya and Ed seem like they have it all. They’re both 40, have high-paying jobs and saved more than $1.5 million combined. The problem? Maya is miserable at work — it’s harming her mental well-being, and she isn’t sure she can continue. Ed doesn’t want her to put earning money above her health, and he […]
Robert Kiyosaki warns of ‘massive unemployment’ in the US — says this 1 group of ‘smart’ Americans will get hit extra hard. Are you one of them?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has a sobering take on one of today’s hottest trends: artificial intelligence (AI). “BIGGEST CHANGE in MODERN HISTORY,” he declared in an X post on July 1. “AI will cause many ‘smart students’ to […]
Trump abruptly axes obscure US trade rule after dubbing it a ‘catastrophic loophole’ — and it could end up costing Americans $10.9 billion
The abrupt end of an obscure trade law has sent the retail world into a panic. Called the “de minimis” exemption, this law permitted goods under $800 in value to enter the U.S. with minimal oversight. The goal was to facilitate faster and easier trade at the border, but the exemption ended abruptly when President […]
House flippers bought the house next door — and now it seems they’re intentionally building a fence on my side of the property line. What should I do?
Melanie’s next-door neighbors just sold their home, and she learned that the new owners were property flippers when they immediately started making changes to the house. At first, Melanie was glad to see that the property was being upgraded, until the flippers started building a fence on her land. Previously, there was no backyard fence […]
Indiana couple with $172K in debt resorting to credit cards to buy groceries — here’s the 1 mistake Dave Ramsey says is the root of their problems
After combining her finances with her husband’s, Michelle from Indiana discovered just how deep they are in debt. Michelle called in to The Ramsey Show seeking help on how to deal with this debt, which includes $50,000 in credit card debt and $12,000 for a personal loan. Most of the credit card debt belongs to […]
US homeowner’s insurance rates spike to an average of nearly $3K, with rates in some states nearing $8K — here’s which states are paying the most
The average U.S. homeowners’ insurance rate is nearly $3,000 per year, according to a recent report by insurance marketplace The Zebra [1]. But that’s just the average — residents in some states pay much more. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, […]
Lifestyle now, retirement later? Why nearly half of Canadians are delaying their future — and 3 tips to help you avoid this costly mistake
As inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, nearly half of non-retired Canadians (46%) are choosing to spend on their lifestyle now rather than save for retirement — a decision rooted in both necessity and a growing "life’s too short" mindset. Why it matters: A 2025 IG Wealth Management survey reveals that debt and rising living […]
I accidentally deposited $10,000 instead of $1,000 into my daughter’s 529 account. Is there a way I can withdraw the $9,000 without paying a penalty?
The goal of 529 plans is to make it easier to save for college. These tax-advantaged investment accounts allow you to save and use the growth tax-free to pay for qualified educational expenses. Like most tax-advantaged accounts, however, there are rules about how much you can contribute — and what you can pull the funds […]
New book explores the highway that drives Canada’s economy and keeps us connected
Canadian pride and economic independence are more important now than ever. Amid rising tariffs and shifting global trade dynamics, Canadian businesses rely heavily on internal infrastructure to stay competitive and connected. At the heart of this is the Trans-Canada Highway, a massive 7,821-kilometre route that links the country from coast to coast. It’s more than […]