‘You’ve made a colossal mess’: Dave Ramsey left speechless after Seattle man borrowed $80K from in-laws for trailer parked on their ‘dirt’ — now things are awkward. 3 crucial takeaways
Jeremy from Seattle, Washington, believes his recent purchase of a recreational four-wheeler was a “dumb decision.” Speaking with finance guru Dave Ramsey on a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, the young man said his new “toy” is irritating his parents-in-law because they want him to focus on repaying $80,000 he borrowed from them to […]
I was recently horrified to realize the shopping cart company I use for my online business has been putting my Social Security Number on customer receipts. What do I do now?
As online business owners, keeping finances secure and personal information safe for your customers are key to running a reputable business. But what about your own personal information as the one running the shop? Imagine this: You run an online business making routine transactions with customers all over the country through a third-party shopping cart […]
I got a great deal on a car on Facebook Marketplace — but now I’ve spent thousands on repairs and the transmission just failed. I’m already in debt with no emergency cash. What do I do?
When you buy a used car through Facebook Marketplace, you’re usually hoping to snag a good deal on a replacement ride. But what happens when that “deal” turns into a money pit? Let’s consider the case of a 35-year-old woman who, needing a budget-friendly vehicle to get to a new job, buys a used sedan […]
‘Too little, too late’: Florida condo owners say between soaring HOA fees and sky-high insurance, the state’s condo reform legislation falls short. Here’s why — and what they’d prefer
For Fran Sullivan, living in a Florida condo has become financially unbearable. “I’ve seen my condo HOAs at $450, double in two years to $900, and I’ve seen thousands of dollars in assessments. That’s what it’s cost us,” Sullivan, a condo owner in St. Petersburg, told ABC Action News. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
‘Don’t do this out of fear’: Utah woman debating whether to accelerate her plans to buy a car to dodge the impacts of Trump’s tariffs — why The Ramsey Show hosts tell her to hit the brakes
Allie, a Salt Lake City resident, faced a dilemma many car buyers can relate to: should she pull the trigger on purchasing a vehicle earlier than planned to avoid potential price hikes due to tariffs? Originally, Allie and her husband had planned to buy a car in the spring of 2026. However, with concerns about […]
Dr. Oz and RFK Jr. are promising to cure chronic insurance headaches — but experts say no scalpel is sharp enough to cut through ‘prior authorization’ red tape
If your doctor recommended a test or treatment only for your insurance provider to demand more paperwork first, you’re not alone. That obstacle, known as prior authorization, has become a notorious bottleneck in the U.S. health care system, delaying care and frustrating both patients and providers. About 16% of insured adults say they’ve run into […]
You are a working American at age 30, 50 or 60 — here’s much you should have saved for retirement. Are you dangerously behind?
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. Most Americans are worried about money, especially when it comes to retirement. A 2025 survey by Capital One and The Decision Lab found that 77% of U.S. adults feel […]
Canadian small businesses’ confidence is at an all-time low amid US trade tensions
A lot of Canadians are reasonably on edge lately, with US president Donald Trump’s continued talk of annexing Canada and various tit-for-tat tariff threats lobbed back and forth across the border. That tension has been reflected in Canadian businesses, with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Business Barometer crashing to an all-time low in […]
‘You are going down’: South Carolina Attorney General issues stark warning to scammers siphoning millions from Medicaid — as DOJ charges 324 people nationwide in massive $14.6B fraud bust
A $14.6 billion web of deceit that stretched across the country has prompted a massive federal crackdown in the U.S. health care system. More than 300 people are facing charges nationwide in what the Justice Department calls the largest health care fraud takedown in American history. In North and South Carolina, prosecutors say scammers siphoned […]
This Texas auto shop owner says he was forced out of his building thanks to eminent domain — only for it to sit vacant for months before the utility company got around to demolishing it
As Texas rapidly grows, moves to improve infrastructure could hurt small businesses. What started as a calculated business move in a fast-growing area turned into a major setback for Ricky Jordan, president of Fifth Gear Automotive. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. […]