Benjamin Franklin, the first American money guru? Check out 4 nuggets of Founding Father financial wisdom
First things first, let’s partially bust the myth: Benjamin Franklin never exactly said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” What he actually wrote, in his 1737 edition of “Poor Richard’s Almanack,” was “A penny saved is two pence clear.” If only he knew how right he was: a penny saved in 1737 would be […]
Americans’ wealth and status can be measured by these 4 factors — where do you slot in?
Whether they want to admit it, Americans have an abiding obsession with wealth and status. Who’s up? Who’s down? Where do I fit on the ladder of success? Codie Sanchez — who has close to 400,000 followers on LinkedIn — has garnered more than 18,000 likes on an Instagram reel from October 2024 in which […]
Millions of Americans in their 20s are jobless — but are ‘worthless degrees’ and a system of broken promises really to blame? Here’s what’s behind the catastrophic rise of NEETs
When many people picture someone aged 16 to 24, they imagine a student buried in books or a young adult starting their first job. But for more than 4.3 million Gen Zers, neither is true — they’re not in school, not working, and increasingly unsure where they fit in. That’s according to the latest report […]
‘I’m kind of lost right now’: NY man’s debt explodes from $30K to 100K in under a year despite earning six figures. What Dave Ramsey says to do ASAP
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. When Jelani from New York called into The Ramsey Show about his financial problems, he didn’t sugarcoat his situation. "I owe over $100,000. I’m kind of lost right now,” […]
Real estate CEO warns of a growing ‘exodus’ from California — says residents are ‘fleeing’ as quality of life declines, business gets more difficult. So where are they escaping to?
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. With its beautiful weather, breathtaking coastlines and vibrant culture, California has always held a special allure. But according to Don Peebles — founder, chairman and CEO of real estate […]
7 ways to invest with little money and get big returns
Let me share a secret: you don’t need to be rolling in dough to start investing. Some wealth managers prefer clients who have six (or seven!) figures to invest. But guess what? Times have changed and technology has opened the door to DIY investing. You can easily start investing without a sizeable sum or a […]
‘It doesn’t make any sense’: This Georgia homeowner’s HOA has been dinging her for years with fees of up to $2,700 — with no explanation. As foreclosure looms, legal help may be on the way
Homeowners in Channing Cove, a subdivision in Conyers, Georgia, are pushing back — demanding answers about where their mandatory HOA fees are going. Michelle Bernard has lived in the neighborhood for nearly two decades, but says she still feels like she’s fighting to own her home. The business owner, wife and mother is one of […]
This Colorado woman is locked in a zoning war with the county over her ‘dream’ $150K greenhouse — but is the planning department guilty of ‘overreach’?
Virginia Loop is not giving up her 3,000 square-foot greenhouse without a fight. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says […]
Hundreds of homeowners in New Hampshire have had their property sold out from under them by scammers since 2019. Here’s how to protect yourself from quit claim fraud
The FBI in Boston reports that between 2019 and 2023, New Hampshire homeowners were scammed out of more than $4 million in quit claim deed fraud. Quit claim deeds transfer an owner’s interest in a property to another party and releases the owner from any future claims of ownership over the property. Scammers can forge […]
Ottawa revives electric vehicle incentives: What this means for your wallet
After a brief hiatus, the federal government is set to reintroduce incentives for electric vehicle (EV) buyers, aiming to accelerate Canada’s transition to greener transportation and ease the upfront cost burden for consumers. The announcement, made by Minister of Transport Lisa Joly earlier this month, marks a significant policy shift intended to support environmental goals […]