This 1 US state just passed a law banning China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from buying land within its borders — lawmaker says it’s about ‘defending’ their way of life. Do you agree?
A major U.S. state is moving forward with a sweeping ban on land and property purchases by certain foreign nationals and entities. Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed Senate Bill 17 into law, prohibiting individuals and organizations from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from acquiring real property in the Lone Star State. These countries […]
Community rallies around Utah man, 80, who is now bagging groceries to pay off his wife’s $80,000 medical bills — four years after she died. Here’s how to handle bills you can’t afford
At Smith’s in St. George, Utah, 80-year-old Gary Saling is a familiar face — always bagging groceries with a smile. But, behind the uniform is a life story few shoppers know. Saling once designed multimillion-dollar mansions for Wall Street elites and served Hollywood royalty. Now, he’s still clocking in to pay off $80,000 in medical […]
‘Grandma needs to be smacked’: Philadelphia woman in ‘tricky situation’ after her mother asked for $3,000 — from the grandkids’ savings account. But Dave Ramsey urges her to draw a hard line
Andrea, a wife and mother from Philadelphia, recently found herself in a high-stakes financial and emotional crossroads, caught between family loyalty, cultural expectations and a commitment to financial stability. “I am in a really tricky situation,” Andrea shared during a recent call to The Ramsey Show. “My brother and my mom are asking me to […]
‘They are targeting people’: Houston homeowners say they were blindsided by fees in the thousands from an HOA they didn’t even know existed — and they feel there’s a pattern at play
Imagine living in your home for nearly three decades, only to be told that you owe $10,000 to a homeowners association you didn’t even know existed. That’s what Lucille North says happened to her while living in Houston’s Inwood Forest subdivision. And now, the fear of foreclosure is looming large. Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
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?
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. The future of Social Security benefits is a top concern for Americans, but Professor Scott Galloway isn’t convinced the program is essential for everyone. “Somewhere between 10% and 30% […]
I’m 54 with Stage 4 cancer — I don’t know how long I’ll be able to keep working but I want to make things easy for my 2 college-age kids. What do I need to do to get my affairs in order?
Charlotte, 54, was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, which means the disease has spread to other parts of her body. She doesn’t know how much longer she has, but she wants to get her finances in order while she can. She’s currently working full-time, however, as her health quickly deteriorates, she’ll be quitting soon. […]
‘Son, roll up your sleeves’: Dave Ramsey lays into ‘entitled’ man for questioning why to even invest if he might not live to enjoy his riches — but Ramsey says his mindset is the real problem
Sometimes you can get the best advice by poking the bear. One write-in guest on The Ramsey Show found out the hard way after trying to “make sense” of Dave Ramsey’s investment advice. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 […]
‘Ruthless and heartless’: Texas woman allegedly caught trying to sell land she doesn’t own — as she and her husband face $1 million lawsuit over dozens of other cases of real estate fraud
There’s nothing wrong with selling a property you own. There’s something very wrong with forging documents to transfer a property to your name, selling it, and pocketing the proceeds. 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 […]
Warren Buffett says US stock market volatility is ‘really nothing’ — Berkshire Hathaway has crashed 50% many times. How to be greedy when Americans are fearful
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. Short-term turbulence in the stock market can be enough to make novice investors nauseous, but veterans like Warren Buffett remain unfazed. During his May 2025 meeting with Berkshire Hathaway […]
“Please make sure your head is on straight” — An Ontario professor’s retirement plan was derailed after her mothers sudden death. Here’s how she got it back on track
Former computer scientist and professor, Julia Johnson (72), was used to creating plans and executing them, and retirement was no different. But her plans went awry when her mother unexpectedly passed away. Right before retiring in 2020, Johnson had taken an exit sabbatical so she could have time to move from Ontario to Edmonton, Alberta […]