Educated young men are feeling stunted as many now struggle to find work in today’s competitive job market — could a ‘he-cession’ be on the horizon?
In July 2025, the U.S. unemployment rate was at 4.2% — which, historically speaking, is rather low. But that doesn’t mean that all job seekers are thriving. An NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data finds that the unemployment rate among men ages 23 to 30 with a bachelor’s degree has reached 6%. By […]
Stop overpaying — here’s how 15 Canadian stores will match or beat prices so you never waste money again
A great way to save money on a shopping trip is to look out for price match guarantees or price beating policies. Participating stores will usually ask for either a digital or physical proof that a competitor is offering that exact item for a lower price. Not only can price match policies save you money […]
Americans haven’t been this gloomy about the US job market since pandemic — use these 4 quick tips to protect your savings now
If you’re feeling like it’s a hard time to find a job, you’re not alone: The Conference Board reports that as of August, approximately 20% of U.S. consumers say jobs are hard to get. This is up from 18.9% in July [1]. “This [report] supports our view that the labor market has softened and is […]
‘They’re gonna cave like a Walmart tent’: Missouri man’s FICO score dropped and now his IT job is at risk — what Dave Ramsey says to tell his boss
Ren, an IT contractor for financial institutions, recently discovered a problem that has little to do with his work performance and everything to do with his FICO score. He told The Ramsey Show he’s involved in security work for banks, and his FICO score is one of the things directly tied to his job. Trending […]
I’m 50 and have just $60K for retirement because I burned through most of my 401(k) when I quit my old job to take care of my parents. Am I too far behind?
Josh was working a job he loved, but not saving a lot. He knew he should be putting more away for retirement, but life kept getting in the way. Then his parents got sick. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you […]
76% of newcomers fear financial missteps, TD survey finds
Many recent immigrants say they feel held back by a lack of knowledge about investing, banking and Canada’s economy. More than three-quarters (76%) of newcomers to Canada say they’re anxious about making a financial mistake, according to a new survey from TD. The findings suggest that while ambition is strong among recent immigrants, many feel […]
Relief at last: Bank of Canada cuts rate after a six-month pause — easing pressure on mortgages and debt
The Bank of Canada dropped its overnight lending rate by 0.25% on September 17, 2025, lowering its target rate from 2.75% to 2.50%. This latest rate drop breaks the BoC’s recent streak of three consecutive rate holds that began in March 2025. Prior to the March pause, the BoC had steadily lowered rates over seven […]
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] Trending Now Thanks […]
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
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. 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 […]
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. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]