Shark Tank’s Rohan Oza bet on soda Poppi back in 2018 — and now it’s paying dividends with $1.95B deal with PepsiCo. Why taking risks can payoff
Over the past few years, you wouldn’t be able stroll down a grocery store beverage aisle without catching a flash of the hot pink, orange or purple cans of Poppi. Poppi isn’t your typical soda. Instead of being packed with sugar and artificial flavour, it started out as founder Allison Elllsworth’s kitchen experiment: She was […]
Florida is now one of the most financially distressed states — 2nd only to this 1 Southern state, where people are most likely to Google these 2 words
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. With prices rising on everything from groceries to rent amid an economic backdrop of uncertainty, many Americans are struggling to pay their bills. They’re even turning to credit to pay for essentials. A recent LendingTree survey [1] found that one-quarter (25%) […]
Texas mom’s son, 14, is begging to gamble online like ‘everyone’ at school. Dave Ramsey thinks he’s exaggerating — but data shows she’s right to worry
On a recent Ramsey Show call, Victoria from Texas asked how to handle her 14-year-old son’s plea to use his own money for online gambling. She said the teen claimed everyone at school was doing it. “He’s lying,” host Dave Ramsey replied. “Not everyone is gambling. He’s exaggerating because he’s 14.” [1] Must Read Thanks […]
This Ontario family found a way to save $14K on groceries this year thanks to some penny pinching hacks — but can the extreme saving work for all?
When Dee Debarros’ husband was out of a job during the COVID-19 pandemic, they needed to find a new route to help pay the bills during a difficult time. Naturally, groceries were the one essential with the highest savings potential, so the couple quickly pivoted and looked to cut costs where they could, dedicating a […]
One accident abroad could cost you thousands — here’s how your credit card could save your trip and your wallet
A single medical emergency abroad can cost Canadians tens of thousands of dollars — and most don’t realize their credit card might already include travel insurance that could protect them. But there’s a catch: coverage varies wildly, and relying on it without knowing the fine print could leave you stranded with a massive bill. Before […]
Texas man asks Ramsey Show if he can be a ‘dutiful, Christian husband’ despite his piddling $200K salary paling compared to his fiancee’s $3.5M income
Kevin from Fort Worth, TX and his girlfriend have been together for six years and now talk has turned to marriage. But he’s worried he can’t be a “dutiful, Christian husband and a leader of the family” when his girlfriend makes substantially more money than he does. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
I’m retired at 68 and want to go back to college — to enrich my golden years and get perks like the campus gym. Can I afford it, even with discounts?
Some view college as a ‘life hack’ that will lead them to higher lifetime earnings. But now, even some older Americans are seeing college as a life hack for retirement — regardless if it comes at a time when the pursuit of higher learning is unlikely to contribute to career growth. Must Read Thanks to […]
I don’t really like vacations — so I’ve built up over 1,000 hours of PTO. Now my company wants to pay me out at just 35% of my wage — what can I do?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Imagine working for the same company for more than a decade. You’ve never been one to take long vacations, and your paid time off (PTO) balance has quietly climbed to more than 1,000 hours. Then your employer announces a new PTO […]
Social Security is paying out more than it can bring in, leaving the government with a $67 billion problem — how to shore up your savings just in case
The Social Security Board of Trustees has announced the program’s combined trust funds are projected to be able to help cover all scheduled benefits in full until 2034 — one year earlier than projected last year — at which point only 81% of benefits will be payable. In 2024, Social Security cost $1.48 trillion while […]
Here’s how many Americans actually have $1 million (or more) by the time they retire — and the 3 big moves they made to do it. Are you on track?
These days, most people think the only way they can afford to retire is as millionaires. More specifically, most Americans think the magic number is $1.26 million, according to a 2025 Northwestern Mutual survey. [1] Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, […]