Mark Cuban was asked for $5 million by podcaster Bobbi Altoff, sparking a conversation on housing affordability. Here’s how the billionaire responded
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Last summer, Mark Cuban found himself seated on a warehouse floor alongside viral sensation Bobbi Althoff, as a guest on her popular podcast, “The Really Good Podcast”. During the 58-minute interview, Althoff used her awkward yet engaging tactics and got Cuban […]
This shopping habit could cause young people to seek happiness in spending. Here’s how you can teach your child financial literacy
As younger generations become accustomed to complex yet ubiquitous technologies that enable an ease of spending — think TikTok shops, affiliate links embedded in social media posts and the rise of ephemeral micro trends — their relationship with money becomes more abstract. Ultimately, this makes it easier to spend unintentionally to keep apace with the […]
Wealth advisors are zeroing in on these 4 ‘promising’ safe growth sectors. Here’s why investors are paying attention
The S&P 500 is up about 18% compared to this time last year, and plenty of investors are enjoying big jumps in their portfolios. But that doesn’t automatically mean everything is great. Some investors fear the market is getting too expensive. When stock prices rise faster than company profits, it usually means emotions are pushing […]
Trump’s signature tax laws could let millions of Americans pay $0 in federal income tax. Here’s who can eliminate their 2025 bill completely
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. President Donald Trump’s signature tax bill cuts the income tax liability for many Americans. Altogether, roughly 40% of U.S. households could pay $0 in federal income tax in 2025, according to the Tax Policy Center (1). Similarly, 40% of households had […]
This wealthy 63-year-old woman wants to combine finances with her new fiancé, but he has $180K in debt. Here’s what The Ramsey Show says she needs to do ASAP before tying the knot
Erin is a 63-year-old widow who just got engaged to her high school crush after reconnecting on Facebook — and she’s wondering if it makes sense to combine her finances with her soon-to-be husband. Erin, who lives in Washington D.C., is also planning to sell her house and move back to the Midwest, where she […]
A 50-year-old Seattle woman found out she owns $18M in a single stock, but has ‘no idea’ what to do with it — here’s Dave Ramsey’s advice
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Imagine checking a long-forgotten account and discovering it’s worth multiple millions of dollars. That’s what happened to Sarah, a 50-year-old mom from Seattle, recently. Sarah, who says she’s been homeschooling for 20 years, happened to check her employee benefits account from […]
My dad died 30 years ago, but I just found an old IRA with a $30K balance in his name. Can I still claim that cash — and will it all still be there?
It’s not uncommon for retirement savings accounts to get lost or forgotten. In fact, 31.9 million 401(k)s were reportedly left behind or forgotten entirely as of July 2025, and these accounts have an average balance of $66,691. Must Read Real Estate: Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]
New scam targeting airline passengers, results in a reported “influx” of fraud. How it works and why your baggage tags are key
“Toss your bag tags at home!” was the subject line of a recent Reddit post by someone who claimed to know their risks as a Delta Airlines baggage claims manager. They warned that Delta is “getting an influx of fraudulent claims” where scammers use the information from discarded airline baggage tags — the adhesive ones […]
Cracker Barrel CEO says she feels ‘fired by America,’ but shareholders voted to keep her anyway. Here’s what a $100M mistake meant to loyal customers
Julie Masino thought she was saving Cracker Barrel. Instead, she nearly destroyed it. The CEO, who came from Taco Bell and Starbucks with a reputation as an innovator, sat down with podcaster Glenn Beck on Nov. 20 and admitted what many executives won’t: "I feel like I’ve been fired by America (1)." Must Read Real […]
With household debt reaching a record high of $18.59 trillion, Americans are deeper in debt than ever before. Here’s how to manage yours
America has a debt problem, and it appears to be getting worse. According to the latest data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the total debt burden for American households reached a record of $18.59 trillion in Q3 2025, an increase of $197 billion from the previous quarter (1). Must Read Real Estate: […]