I’m a 32-year-old single mom with two kids and my $2,000 monthly rent eats up half of my take-home pay. How can I cover my other expenses?
Redfin puts median asking rent in the U.S. at $1,610, so if you’re paying $2,000 a month in rent, that doesn’t seem so out of line – especially if you live in a city with higher rent prices, or if you’re renting a larger unit because you need more than one bedroom. Don’t miss I’m […]
‘This is not Biblical’: Oklahoma man turns to Dave Ramsey after saying he was instructed to invest in the church over saving for retirement — and Ramsey’s answer may surprise you
It’s natural for some people to want to be as charitable as they can afford. But at what point do we stop helping ourselves and invest in others? Daniel from Oklahoma wrote The Ramsey Show to explain a dilemma he was having. He claimed his church told its members not to focus on investing in […]
Prof G says 10% to 30% of Americans who collect Social Security don’t need it — claims US seniors are richest generation in history, get $1.2T/year from struggling young people. Is he right?
The future of Social Security is one of the top concerns of Americans, and Professor Scott Galloway recently made comments that may provoke strong reactions. 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 […]
Retiring soon? Not so fast. Here are 3 serious retirement risks that older Americans often forget about — and how to deal with them ASAP
Planning for retirement is something that’s best to do throughout your career, not just when you’re approaching that milestone and have a year or two left to work. Only half of Americans have tried to calculate how much money they’ll need in retirement, according to a 2024 survey by the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI). […]
Can’t get rich in America with just your 9-to-5? Here are 5 simple steps to start building real wealth in 2025
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. Many dream of financial freedom but feel trapped in their 9-to-5 grind. The good news? It’s possible to build wealth and secure your future — even on a modest […]
Anti-aging pill for dogs one step closer to reality as it’s certified ‘effective’ by FDA. What does this mean for your budget?
There’s a famous quote that goes "the only thing ‘wrong’ with dogs is that they can’t live forever." A dog’s lifespan can range anywhere from nine to 15 years on average, and when you consider a dog as part of the family, that’s just not enough time. But what if there was a pill that […]
‘Things feel a lot tighter now’: Young People are turning to ChatGPT for therapy and skipping ‘sober Ubers’ to save money — why cutting costs has become an urgent matter for Gen Z
Self-care for many Gen Zs used to mean shellac nails, oat milk lattes and a colourist on speed dial. But with prices rising and paychecks stretched, beauty routines are starting to look a lot more practical. Searches for “press-on nails” are up 10% since February, while “blonde to brunette hair” has surged 17%, according to […]
Here’s what Americans can (and should) do at age 59 ½ — how many opportunities are you missing?
Age 59 ½ isn’t considered a popular milestone, but it probably should be. At this age, a flurry of new financial options and benefits become available to you. It’s also a good time to double-down on your investment strategy so that you can make your retirement as comfortable as possible. Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
This group of Houston homeowners are ‘fed up’ with their HOA — meeting even turned physical more than 1 year ago, but nothing’s changed. Here’s their latest attempt to fight back
Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are fairly common across the country. In fact, about 77 million Americans — or about 23% of the population — lived in a community overseen by an HOA in 2024, according to the Foundation for Community Association Research. The research group also reports that HOAs collected an astounding $120.9 billion in dues […]
‘It does kind of make me the breadwinner’: stay-at-home mom charges husband $2,700 a week for household labor — sparking a debate on TikTok
Being a stay-at-home parent can often be a thankless job. From the moment you get up in the morning, to the moment you go to bed, you’re either chasing after a child, preparing meals or doing some sort of household task — many of which involve scrubbing food particles off of a surface or item […]
