‘Quiet cracking’: This dangerous new office condition is the latest troubling trend impacting US workers — and you may not even realize you’re suffering from it
From The Great Resignation to quiet quitting, there’s been no shortage of trends over the past few years that reflect growing dissatisfaction and disengagement in the workplace. The latest is quiet cracking, a phrase coined by TalentLMS, a learning management system company. The term describes a persistent sense of burnout and stagnation that leads to […]
Here’s how to retire in 10 short years no matter where you live in Canada — even if you’re starting with $0 savings
Most Canadians would consider $1.54 million the “magic number” for retirement savings, according to a BMO survey. Unfortunately, many are falling short of that goal. As of 2023, the median household net worth for people aged 55 to 64 was just $873,400, according to the Statistics Canada. Meanwhile, about 20% of adults over 55 have […]
38% of Americans have taken on second jobs to cover debt payments — how the rise of the reluctant hustler is rewiring careers
With consumer household debt hitting record highs, more Americans are picking up extra work to cover bills and becoming reluctant hustlers. A new survey from AI-powered career platform Zety found that 38% of respondents have taken on side gigs or second jobs to make extra money and keep up with their debt. The online poll […]
‘What can we do?’: Nearly 300 workers blindsided after Illinois plant abruptly closes — after serving as a local linchpin for 60 years. What it says about the current state of US unemployment
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. 274 people found themselves jobless after the Momence Packing Company in Illinois abruptly shut its doors on June 2. Originally built in 1962 and run by Johnsonville Foods as […]
Chicago man’s dream is to run a fishing lodge one day — but he could only scrounge up $100K to fund it. Here’s why Dave Ramsey hears only ‘nightmare’
Small businesses are at the core of the American Dream, but that doesn’t mean every single one of those golden business ideas should become a reality. That’s what finance guru Dave Ramsey said on his show during a conversation with Caleb, a caller from Chicago who wanted advice on getting a down payment to start […]
‘It’s a big win’: Florida’s Ron DeSantis signs 2 new laws to stop squatters from taking over hotels, restaurants and businesses — but is squatting really that big of an issue in the US?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed two new laws protecting commercial property owners from squatters. These laws are part of the state’s broader effort to crack down on unauthorized occupancy and strengthen private property rights. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here […]
US Pentagon chief warns of ‘real’ and ‘imminent’ threat from China — says we face ‘devastating consequences’ if Beijing takes this 1 serious step. Here’s how to protect yourself now
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. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a stark warning to America’s allies in Asia. Speaking at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore — an annual security summit attended […]
Woman tells The Ramsey Show co-hosts that her husband, 53, worries he’ll die young, wants to spend $500,000 to ‘buy his pension’ and retire early — they offered up another option
Faced with a history of family members dying young, Sarah’s husband wants to spend US$500,000 to retire early. She called The Ramsey Show to find out if fear is a good enough reason. Sarah and her husband, 53, are in a strong financial position. Their house is paid off, they’ve saved millions for retirement and […]
This Florida man was set to receive a trove of credit card ‘skimmers’ and cloned cards — until customs agents busted the shipment. Here’s where fraudsters use these data-stealing devices
Three people are facing multiple charges after Florida law enforcement officials busted a massive skimming operation in Hernando County, reports FOX 13. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) began an investigation after U.S. Customs and Border Protection confiscated a shipment of illegal skimming devices headed to the […]
I’m 31, locked in a great mortgage rate of 4.75 % when I bought my home 2 years ago, paying $1,000/month, all-in. Now, my boyfriend wants to buy a place together. Should I buy a second home?
A 31-year-old homeowner has found herself in a common modern-day dilemma: Should she stay put in a home she owns (with a great mortgage rate) or take the next step with her partner and buy a second home together? Understandable if she didn’t want to sell — she’s owned her home for less than two […]
