Trump is getting blasted for his call to scrap quarterly reports — but even Warren Buffett despises 1 major thing about them. Is the president right?
President Donald Trump wants to overturn a 55-year-old stock-market tradition, one that investors rely on: the quarterly report. Since the 1970s, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has required publicly traded companies to issue earnings reports every three months. These reports not only reveal a company’s earnings, but also information about their operations and financial […]
Oregon man won ‘$5K a week forever’ in 2012, spent cash like he was set for life — but Publishers Clearing House went bankrupt. Now he might lose home
An old sweepstakes TV commercial once promised, “Only Publishers Clearing House can make you so rich, so fast!” But, as some unlucky winners discovered this year, the opposite is also true: Publishers Clearing House (PCH) can make your fortune disappear just as quickly. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord […]
Credit cards don’t have to be a trap — unlock rewards and build wealth through responsible spending
Credit cards are often made out to be a trigger for irresponsible spending. Conversely, they can also help consumers build smarter financial habits, encourage people to monitor spending, be more aware of shopping trends and even frequently monitor statements for fraudulent transactions. Whether you’re new to having a credit card, trying to clean up your […]
I’m 80 and divorced with $5M and 2 adult sons. Son 1 wants a greater share of inheritance because his late dad left more cash to Son 2. Is that legit?
Life gets complicated as we age – from managing health care and assisted living costs to getting our estate plans in order. But few things add more stress than a family dispute with adult children, especially during a time when you should be enjoying your retirement in peace and focusing on what matters most to […]
Philly woman’s husband has been ex’s landlord for 5 years — but her rent is late and it’s hurting their homebuying chances. The Ramsey Show weighs in
It’s not always easy to leave a relationship in the past, especially when there’s a child involved. But sometimes, those ties to an old flame can burn your finances in the here and now. That’s the situation Beth from Philadelphia is in. She called into The Ramsey Show because her husband rents out his New […]
Fed up with fees: Over half of Canadians have switched banks over fees — and many more are considering it
A new Money.ca reader poll reveals that 53% of respondents have already switched financial institutions at least once because of increasing fees. Another 13% say they are actively looking to switch, while 23% are watching fees closely and may move if costs climb further. That means nearly 9 in 10 Canadians are either ready to […]
‘Both of you are wrong’: Florida mom wants to gift her son-in-law $30K — while dad says no handouts. Dave Ramsey calls for a third option
Josephine, a retiree living in Florida, called into the Ramsey Show to get advice on helping her daughter and son-in-law financially. While she feels that it’s important to give her daughter’s family a leg up, her husband disagrees and feels his daughter and son-in-law should manage their own bills and should not get a handout. […]
Atlanta mother, daughter allege auto broker sold them Honda truck with 285K miles — 130K higher than advertised. Has your odometer been messed with?
When 25-year-old Shadayja Johnson and her mother Latrice spotted a used 2013 Honda Ridgeline listed for $6,400 on Facebook Marketplace, it looked like a great deal. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix […]
Your hospital bill could be as much as 900% cheaper outside your home state — if you know how to ‘shop around’ for cheaper health care. Here’s how
It’s no secret that health care expenses can add up quickly. What might surprise you, though, is just how much costs can swing depending on the hospital you choose. A new report by Trilliant Health [1] highlights the wide gap. For example, ankle replacement surgery can cost anywhere from $22,011 to $197,057, depending on where […]
My husband’s 21 years older than me and has decided he wants to leave his entire $3 million fortune to me. But how do we break the news to his 3 financially unstable adult kids?
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. Estate planning is one of the most important financial tasks you will undertake in your lifetime. However, according to LegalZoom, only 45% of Americans have created the documents required. […]