I was sent $3,000 from a random number. At first, the stranger said it was a mistake — but eventually accused me of stealing it. Am I being scammed?
Instant payment apps like Venmo and Apple Cash make it easy to send money to friends or family. But they’ve also given scammers another way to defraud unsuspecting users. Here’s how the latest scam often starts: You get a payment from a number you don’t recognize. A few hours or days later, the sender messages […]
Burnout is rising among Canadians — and many say their workplace isn’t helping
Canadian workers are being exhausted at rising rates, with 39% saying they feel burnt out, up from 35% last year, according to a new national survey from Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) and Canada Life. Behind those numbers is a familiar story: Employees are struggling to keep up with workloads, stress and economic pressures — […]
Dave Ramsey says this purchase can keep Americans from moving up from middle class How you can build real wealth instead
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Over the course of his long career, radio personality Dave Ramsey has noticed several indicators of Americans’ financial status. One of these indicators, he said on an episode of The Ramsey Show, could even possibly predict whether a middle class family […]
TikToker goes viral warning her new Toyota requires a paid subscription to use basic features — is she right and are these services worth it?
Recently TikTok user @otwdesigncrystal shared a video complaining about alleged subscription costs for her new Toyota, and it got over a million views. [1] Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here’s […]
Oregon woman wants to retire but has just $15K saved. Is it possible to live off Social Security alone? Yes, but she may need to make a few sacrifices
While there are many factors that older Americans consider when deciding on when to retire, the size of their nest egg is typically top of mind. One of the biggest fears on the minds of older Americans is the potential to run out of money in retirement. In fact, a survey from Allianz Life found […]
I just retired with a cushy $2M nest egg but my wife, 62, has been diagnosed with a serious illness and may need long-term care. What do we do now?
While more boomers are working beyond their 65th birthday and many will live to 85 or beyond, not all will spend their final years in good health. Picture Dave, 66, and his wife Susan, 62 — diligent savers who have six months of emergency savings in a high-yield account along with an impressive $2-million nest […]
North Carolina dad sent his son $10K to study abroad — but Ramsey Show hosts say not to give him another dime until he answers some pressing questions
As a parent, it’s natural to want to try to help your child pay for college. In a 2024 Northwestern Mutual survey, 95% of parents said they expect to pay for more than half of their kids’ college education costs, and 36% said they plan to cover the entire cost. (1) Must Read Thanks to […]
Trump has quietly bought up $100M in bonds since entering White House, report says. How to be on the ‘winning’ side of the President’s big bet
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. President Donald Trump has quietly purchased at least $103 million in corporate and municipal bonds since taking office, according to NBC News. [1] The filings from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) provide a rare glimpse into the President’s growing […]
A Texas man, 53, with zero retirement savings is ready to sell his home to reset his finances, but Ramsey Show hosts say he has better ways to rebuild
Hitting your 50s with little to no retirement savings can feel like a gut punch, but one Texas man’s story shows there may be a better option beyond the ropes. A 2024 AARP survey found that 20% of Americans 50 and over have no retirement savings (1). That’s the situation Chris, a 53-year-old from Houston, […]
Trump is weighing crucial change to Social Security benefits for 1 group of older Americans. And it will only make life harder. Are you one of them?
America’s Social Security system is nearly synonymous with retirement, but this government program isn’t just for retirees. This social safety net also stretches to support another group of people: those struggling with mental or physical disabilities. And while the bar for receiving benefits from the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is relatively high, the […]