‘Those folks that were involved… will be held accountable:’ A scammer stole $800K from a Florida school board by faking a vendor email. Here’s how to avoid the same trap
A scammer pretending to be a construction vendor tricked the Citrus County School Board in Inverness, Florida, into sending more than $800,000 to the wrong bank account. The fraud wasn’t discovered until the real vendor called to say they hadn’t received their payment. According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, $846,864.86 was intended for a […]
I’m 61 and recently got laid off, but I’m not a prime candidate for employment at my age. I still want to work, but no one will hire me. What can I do?
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. Getting laid off can be a harsh blow at any age. But at 61, it can be an extremely difficult thing. Even if you’re well qualified to do what […]
Edmonton property developer owes $75M to former retirement residents but one thing is holding the company back from paying: How to avoid a similar nightmare
An Edmonton property developer, Christenson Group of Companies, is facing mounting financial troubles, leaving more than 200 former residents in financial limbo. The company owes approximately $75 million to individuals who had invested in life-lease contracts at nine retirement homes, according to a CBC News story. “Hope has certainly been waning,” Jim Carey, president of […]
‘That’s a weird thing to do’: Sacramento woman turns to ‘Ramsey Show’ after discovering her mother added her to a credit card account — what to do to protect your credit score
Sometimes, parents have a way of interfering with their children’ s lives — even when their kids are fully functioning, financially independent adults. 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 (and fast) […]
US credit card debt hit a record of $1.21 trillion — how can Americans dig their way out of this hole?
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. It’s no surprise that Americans often rely heavily on credit cards to make ends meet. And with a recent period of rampant inflation, it’s equally unsurprising that credit card […]
This unemployed Texas man pays $1,200/month for his $56,000 car, has $94,000 in total debt — he blames it on a weird ‘dynamic’ with mother-in-law. Dave Ramsey doesn’t buy it
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. American households carry $1.66 trillion in auto loan balances collectively, according to the Federal Reserve. While there may be many different excuses that justify taking on massive auto debt, […]
This California couple, mid-30s, owes their pal $500,000 and they want to pay him back early — but the friend said no to prevent a big tax hit. Is he allowed to refuse? Ramsey Show responds
After paying off a staggering $350,000 in debt in just 2.5 years, Dustin and his wife are within striking distance of financial freedom. They have a plan to quickly eliminate their last remaining loan, but there’s one major hurdle. The Palm Springs, California-based couple wants to sell their primary home and use the proceeds to […]
‘Now we have tariff panic’: Car buyers across America have been left scrambling to buy before prices go up by the thousands — why purchasing a car in 2025 just keeps getting harder
President Donald Trump’s first round of auto tariffs took effect on April 3, and a New Jersey car dealership says customers are now scrambling to buy now before prices soar. Sales consultant Olivia DeMattio at Maplecrest Ford in Mendham told CBS News that everything on the lot has been moving fast in recent weeks. “I […]
Dave Ramsey warns Americans to avoid this 1 major mistake when choosing a mortgage — it could end up costing you thousands
Personal finance guru Dave Ramsey is famous for his no-nonsense advice, and also for his insistence on avoiding debt. The millionaire advisor started his finance journey at the bottom. He filed for bankruptcy at just 28 years of age, and since then, he’s built an empire advising everyday Americans on how they can ditch their […]
First-time buyers rethink starter homes amid affordability challenges
Bryan Blue and Maggie McTavish, both in their early 30s, recently achieved the milestone of purchasing their first home in St. Catharines, Ontario. However, their journey to homeownership was fraught with challenges, reflecting broader trends in the province’s housing market. The couple’s experience underscores the evolving nature of what constitutes a "starter home." Traditionally, starter […]
