I inherited $100K. My fiancée says I’m “stingy” for refusing to spend it on our wedding — but I want to put it toward a house and kids. Am I wrong?
When Jim’s grandmother passed away, he didn’t just inherit her favourite teacups or photo albums — he inherited $100,000, and with it, a dream she always had for him that includes building a future, buying a home and starting a family. Not long ago, Jim proposed to his girlfriend of three years. They’d been planning […]
Texas stay-at-home dad says his family is struggling to find balance on his wife’s $60K salary with $100K in debt — here’s Dave Ramsey’s blunt advice
The balancing act of raising kids, paying off debt and still prioritizing your marriage is one that many Americans face without knowing how to manage it all. A 27-year-old from Texas called into The Ramsey Show and explained that he’s a stay-at-home dad to two young children. (1) His wife earns about $60,000 a year, […]
Robert Kiyosaki says this 1 asset will surge 400% in a year — warns prices are ‘about to explode,’ urges investors not to miss out. Do you own any?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. If you had just $100 to put to work in today’s market, where would it go? For “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki, the choice is obvious. “If I had $100 what would I invest in? I would buy more […]
My wife and I, both 60, have $2 million saved for retirement. We feel ready for the next chapter in our lives, but is it too soon for us to retire?
There’s a lot to consider when planning for retirement. Things like retirement savings and Social Security are often top of mind, but deciding when to retire can also be a tough thing to figure out. That’s exactly the position Joyce and Gina find themselves in. They’re both 60 years old and had planned to work […]
I have more than 20 credit cards — but I don’t actually need most of them. If I were to cancel a few, would my credit score take a huge hit?
With nearly 75% of Americans shopping with credit cards (1), this form of payment is undoubtedly popular. In fact, it’s quite common for Americans to carry multiple credit cards in their wallets. Take Jane, for example. After learning about the rewards and perks that many credit cards offer, Jane decided to take advantage by filling […]
After detecting $35K in fraudulent transactions, a Canadian man is on the hook. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself from credit card fraud
Your credit card can be a lifeline in tough financial times, but it can also turn into a nightmare in the blink of an eye. Just ask Andrew St. Hilaire, a small business owner who recently discovered his credit card had been compromised. The damage? A staggering $35,000 in unauthorized charges spanning multiple countries and […]
Wealthy, but deep in credit card debt — why 62% of affluent professionals earning over $300K struggle to get themselves out of the red
Even high earners aren’t immune to credit card debt. According to BHG Financial, 62% of individuals earning more than $300,000 annually carry a credit card balance. You might think that scoring a six-figure income would finally spell financial freedom and stability, but this finding challenges that assumption. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
Here’s why you should seriously think about taking Social Security at 62 — even if the ‘basic’ math says something else
If you’ve spent any time planning for retirement, you probably know the basics of Social Security: most people can start claiming benefits at age 62, reach “full retirement age” (FRA) between 66 and 67 depending on their birth year, and can delay benefits until age 70. [1] The longer you wait, the larger your monthly […]
Wisconsin man’s TikTok account exposes car salesmen’s most common tactics that cost you thousands — don’t fall for 1 potential scam that got him fired
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. 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. When car salesperson Kenny Rua of Racine, Wisconsin posted a TikTok video claiming he sold […]
The ‘Oracle of Wall Street’ who predicted 2008 crash sees trouble in US housing — and says boomers aren’t as rich as many think. Why that’s a problem
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Meredith Whitney earned her “Oracle of Wall Street” nickname by calling the 2008 financial crisis before it hit. Now, nearly two decades later, she sees fresh trouble brewing in the U.S. housing market. “Existing home sales are tracking under 4 million […]