‘Too old to be having these problems’: Cincinnati mom left ‘confused’ after partner walked out on her when they found out she was pregnant — so Dave Ramsey helped her build a ‘baby budget’
Johi called into the The Ramsey Show from Cincinnati, reeling from a week in which her boyfriend of 14 years deserted her — right after she discovered she was pregnant with their second child. “He was just not ready to take on that responsibility, so he left,” she said. They already have a 12-year-old child […]
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 you can catch up (and fast)
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. So, you’ve left planning for your golden years to the mid-century mark — don’t worry. You’re not the only one. About 20% of Americans aged 50 and older have […]
Prof G warns America is creating dynasties of ‘unproductive young rich people’ — but they’re not very happy and that’s ‘good news’ to him. Here’s why and his $10,000,000 solution
The Great Wealth Transfer currently underway isn’t a solution for wealth inequality. Instead, it’s likely to fuel a rising “dynasty” of young people with too much money and too little motivation to work, according to NYU professor Scott Galloway. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I […]
This Florida family was left with staggering $700,000 in flood damage after Costco fridge installation turned into nightmare — why ‘free’ service often costs far more than you think
What should have been a straightforward home upgrade has turned into an ongoing nightmare for one family in Jacksonville, Florida. The problem started back in November, when Bradley Byrd purchased a $3,500 fridge from Costco. The fridge came with a free appliance installation service, but this “free” service didn’t exactly turn out to be without […]
I lost all faith in US banks in 2009 — but now I’m 52 with $650,000 in cash sitting in a safe at home. What do I do with this pile of money?
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. Anyone who lived through the Great Recession remembers the tremendous economic turmoil that took place. While the economy has since recovered, many people became wary of financial institutions. Some […]
‘Trash that is passed as news’: Donald Trump orders funding halt for ‘biased’ PBS, NPR — and even took a swipe at Sesame Street. How this could hurt communities across the US
A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump calls for an immediate halt to federal funding of NPR and PBS, citing what he calls “biased and partisan news coverage.” A statement from the White House called the outlets “biased” with “trash that is passed as news.” The order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting […]
‘They’re coming for the American dream’: Kevin O’Leary lashes out at Trump’s ‘strong move’ blocking Harvard from taking international students — adds it could have far-reaching consequences
Since returning to office, President Trump has intensified efforts to reshape America’s higher education landscape — and Harvard is directly in the crosshairs. On May 22, the Trump administration announced plans to halt the university’s ability to enroll international students, cutting off a major revenue stream for one of the nation’s oldest and wealthiest institutions. […]
Scammers are getting creative in this 1 new tactic to swindle car sellers — and their ‘pushy’ approach is leaving some paying hundreds out of pocket even when they don’t fall for it
When you think of used car scams, your mind probably goes to dishonest sellers rolling back the odometer or otherwise trying to trick hapless buyers into purchasing a lemon. One new scam takes a different twist, though: sellers being scammed by buyers — and not in the usual way, like with fake cashier’s checks or […]
Almost every millionaire in America owns these 5 simple things. You may have most of them already — and you could have them all
The average net worth among U.S. households in 2022 was $1,063,700, according to the Federal Reserve. However, the median net worth was only $192,900, suggesting that most Americans are not that close to being millionaires. That being said, millionaires tend to have similar money habits to everyday Americans that helped them get to where they […]
‘What do you do all day?’: Ivy League college student sends DOGE-style email to 3,805 employees as school costs top $90,000 per year — now he faces punishment. Do you agree with his approach?
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. With the annual price of attending Brown University approaching six figures, sophomore Alex Shieh wanted to know where all that money was going. In particular, he wanted to know […]