‘Now I don’t know’: Nearly 70% of South Dakota voters in this area cast a ballot for Trump — now, some share frustrations as they brace for the impact of tariffs on their local economy
In eastern South Dakota and the surrounding area, nearly 70% of voters picked Donald Trump during the 2024 election. Although few regret their decision, this agriculture-based community is starting to feel financial pressure from Trump’s tariff decisions. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t […]
Dave Ramsey warns US home prices ‘are not coming down’ — claims there’s ‘no fix on the horizon.’ Here’s the 1 big reason why and what to do about it now
Like many people his age, Ethan from South Carolina is waiting for the perfect moment to hop onto the property ladder. In an email to The Ramsey Show, the 28-year-old said he and his wife earn more than $200,000 a year and have roughly $180,000 in savings and investments. They’re just waiting for home prices […]
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 […]
‘Please do not go to the airport’: Florida-based regional airline Silver Airways abruptly shuts down after filing for bankruptcy, leaving travelers stranded — what to do if you’re affected
There’s missing a flight, and then there’s missing every flight because your airline just went bankrupt. That’s what happened to hundreds of travelers this week when Silver Airways, a Florida-based regional carrier, abruptly announced it was ceasing operations effective immediately. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should […]
‘What in Galloping Gale is this?’: Several Massachusetts utility customers say they missed payments as bills suddenly went paperless — how to fight back when you owe on a bill you didn’t get
Massachusetts utilities company National Grid is once again the target of criticisms from customers over billing practices. Just a few weeks ago it was revealed that it failed to bill thousands of gas customers for most of the previous winter. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should […]
Residents of this California community just voted to hike their own water bills by 300% — from $145 to $568
Residents of the Diablo Grande community in Central California have seemingly made a deal with the devil: they’ve voted to increase their water bill by nearly $600 a month. But the alternative might have been worse worse. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t […]
I’m 27 and ready to get serious about my finances, but struggle with high living costs — where do I start?
If you’re a young adult and feel like your finances aren’t in order, you’re not alone. A 2024 Bank of America survey found that 52% of Americans aged 18 to 27 say they don’t make enough money to live the life they want, and that sky-high living costs are a top barrier to financial success. […]
‘I feel like an idiot’: Dallas woman says she’s divorcing her husband of 27 years after discovering he secretly racked up $1M in debt — but Ramsey Show hosts say she needs to own her part
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 you enter into a marriage, you expect your spouse to be faithful. But sometimes, a different type of infidelity — financial — can rear its ugly head. That’s […]
Taxes will change under Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ — and it’s a huge deal for US retirees. Here’s why older Americans can’t waste the next 4 years
President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill” just became law and has unleashed far-reaching impacts that both supporters and critics are scrambling to unpack. 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 […]
‘A menace to the neighborhood’: LA residents say ‘hell house’ drawing squatters after owners ‘hoarded themselves out of their home’ — leaving them in ‘limbo’ waiting months for city help
The Los Angeles neighborhood of Westwood is "well maintained" with "surroundings [that] are quiet and clean" according to comments on the online real estate marketplace Trulia. But now, one home that neighbors describe as a “hell house” — attracting squatters, drugs and criminal activity along with a growing pile of garbage — is making life […]