Jerome Powell quietly warned Americans there would be places in the US where you ‘can’t get a mortgage’ — and he’s not wrong. Here’s why and what to do if you’re part of this unlucky group
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. Months after wildfires in California displaced thousands of residents and spurred a massive housing crisis in Los Angeles County, the ongoing impact points to a larger — and unquestionably […]
‘They were 2 feet away from having a dead 6-year-old’: Portland family sues city for $4.7M after a fir tree they were were prevented from chopping crashed into their home
A Portland, Oregon family was stunned when a 150-foot Douglas fir tree crashed into their home during the January 2024 snowstorm — with them inside. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up […]
Boston man thinks his fiancée’s parents might have committed financial fraud — now worried about signing marriage papers. Here’s what Dave Ramsey called their actions
A Boston man reached out to The Ramsey Show for advice after learning that his fiancée’s dad may have gamed the student aid system — something he feared might amount to fraud. According to Cody, “back in November, [my fiancée] told me her father had transferred all her parents’ investments to her so that her […]
My partner and I are in our 30s and we just got married. I plan on selling my house and moving into my spouse’s home — but is selling the right move? If not, what are my options?
Sometimes, life comes at you fast. Whether you’re forced to relocate for work, are in the midst of a messy divorce or decide to downsize after the kids have flown the nest, you may suddenly face the prospect of selling your home. Let’s say, for example, that you’re in your early-30s and you’ve recently exchanged […]
‘Vacant land is very easy to steal’: Scammers are impersonating landowners to sell properties to unsuspecting buyers — here’s how to protect yourself
Your dream plot of land may be nothing more than a scam. Lisa Shaw has been selling properties in suburban New Jersey for more than two decades. When she was contacted by a Canadian citizen living in England to get help selling his Randolph, NJ plot of land, she didn’t immediately suspect something fishy was […]
‘This might be the thing that breaks us’: New York City business owners are furious with this new law that hurts their bottom line. Here’s what has small businesses fearing the worst
When New York City announced plans to move forward with congestion pricing in early 2025, commuters weren’t happy. The purpose of congestion pricing is to pump more revenue into the city and alleviate traffic by discouraging visitors to enter by car. However, it’s not just people entering NYC who are unhappy with congestion pricing. The […]
Prof G claims Americans want to wear Nikes — not make them. Warns Trump’s ‘blackout drunk’ moves could cause $3,500 iPhones, fewer Christmas gifts, broken retirement dreams. Is he right?
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. New York University marketing professor Scott Galloway delivered a fiery takedown of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, calling them a “blackout drunk” move that could derail the global economy. […]
‘They’re getting better every day’: New ‘jackpotting’ scam has drained over $236,000 from Texas ATMs — and hackers have ties to Russia. Here’s who foots the loss and how to avoid ATM fraud
ATMs across Harris County, Texas, have been spitting out cash like slot machines — but no bank accounts have been compromised. In just four days, nearly a quarter of a million dollars vanished from local ATM machines, which investigators are calling a first-of-its-kind cyber theft in the region, according to KPRC 2. The culprits are […]
This region has the nation’s largest wealth and income gaps — with just 9 households controlling more wealth than the entire bottom half
When you think of Silicon Valley, the first thing that comes to mind is technological innovation. But it’s also home to a lot of money. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up […]
This Oklahoma man, 40, owes $30,000 in personal loans — one at a shocking rate of 300%. Here’s why The Ramsey Show co-hosts say his money choices make them ‘dizzy’
Personal loans can be a tempting way to borrow money because the lenders typically charge lower interest rates than credit cards, but that doesn’t mean these loans can’t get you into trouble. In 2024, American consumers owed a collective $555.2 billion in personal loans, according to Experian, with the average loan balance coming in at […]
