‘It’s time’: The owner of this iconic Chicago newsstand has served his loyal customers for a whopping 64 years — but now he’s finally closing up shop. Here’s how to know when to pack it in

Owning a small business is no easy feat. And there may come a point when you’re ready to close it up and retire, or even retire from any other career that sustained you throughout your life. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to walk away. And that’s certainly not the case for Mike […]

Dave Portnoy reveals the No.1 thing he’s learned about money — says it took 10 years to get $1M, but now he can make $5M in 1 week. How to get ‘over the hump’ and have riches ‘come to you’

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. “Money — once you get it, it’s easy to get a lot more.” That’s the biggest and surprisingly simple money lesson from Dave Portnoy, the outspoken entrepreneur who built […]

‘A recipe for disaster’: Virginia woman wants Dave Ramsey’s help dealing with daughter, 18, who’s never had ‘a single boundary’ with money — but he sees a way bigger ‘crisis’ to address

Heather, who lives in Fairfax, Virginia, called into The Ramsey Show and asked co-hosts Dave Ramsey and Dr. John Delony if there’s any hope to get an 18-year-old to budget when she’s always had easy access to and been surrounded by wealth. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — […]

This rookie Arizona official refused to accept a utility provider’s math during a public meeting — and made them own up to their mistake. Why holding companies to account matters

A freshman Arizona Corporation Commissioner refused to back down in a public meeting with one of the state’s largest utilities — and got them to come clean about their mistake. Commissioner René Lopez, who holds a degree in nuclear engineering and is a former Chandler City Council member, raised concerns about one of Arizona Public […]

Residents of this Las Vegas senior living complex say they’re feeling ‘overlooked and abandoned’ — why so many older Americans feel they have to choose between financial and physical security

Residents of a Las Vegas senior living complex are urging management to take action on what they’re calling unsafe living conditions. “We feel overlooked and abandoned,” residents of Acapella Senior Apartments wrote in a letter to corporate property management firm Ovation. In the letter, they complain of lack of security and unsafe living conditions. Retirement […]

‘More money than I’ve ever had’: This Las Vegas senior pocketed $200,000 from a game show — but Dave Ramsey warns even a medium-sized windfall could seriously blow your finances off course

Nancy, a senior from Las Vegas, says she recently won $200,000 after an appearance on a game show. Unsure what to do with the life-changing jackpot, she called into The Ramsey Show seeking advice. “I’m 70 years old, that’s more money than I’ve ever had,” she said in a clip posted May 11. But with […]

This Houston senior, 68, is facing the threat of homelessness after work-from-home job didn’t pay her — here’s how the alleged scheme works and 3 red flags to watch out for

Work-from-home jobs can provide valuable income for people who are unable to work a traditional job. For Mildred Bedar, a Houston resident, her work-at-home position helped her pay the bills, until the company disappeared without sending her a paycheck. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I […]