‘Fight these goobers’: Washington State man has debt collectors coming after him — but Dave Ramsey thinks negotiating with them should be at the bottom of his to-do list
Jordan from Spokane, Washington, has collection agencies coming after him, so he called into The Ramsey Show for help negotiating with debt collectors. In particular, a repo agent — also known as a repossession agent, who is employed by a collection agency to repossess property over a failure to make contractual payments — has been […]
Living the dream, leasing the nightmare: Young renters are now paying over $6,000 a month to chase the ‘West Village Girl’ fantasy
To her million-plus followers, Miranda McKeon isn’t just living in the West Village — she’s selling the dream. At 23, her mix of polished fashion posts and raw honesty about her breast cancer journey has built a brand that feels both aspirational and relatable, with her West Side Village lifestyle front and center. Long before […]
‘This is a record’: Trump’s federal job cuts see home listings in Washington jump an unprecedented 25%, says Redfin. Could it be a ‘sign of what’s to come’ for the rest of the US?
New data from Redfin shows housing inventory in Washington, D.C., has jumped an unprecedented 25% year over year, its largest leap on record. This spike is reflecting an impending shift towards buyers in a market that previously strongly favoured sellers. Economists tie the increase to a wave of federal job cuts that has pushed thousands […]
Student loan borrowers in default could soon see 15% of their Social Security checks being garnished as Trump administration resumes collections efforts — who’s at risk and how to prepare
For millions of older Americans relying on an embattled Social Security system to cover their bills, another financial gut punch may be on the way — and it’s coming from their own student debt. Under a Trump administration move to resume collections on federal student loans, borrowers in default could soon see their Social Security […]
‘It’s a money pit’: Peter Schiff says a house ‘depletes your savings’ and costs you a ‘crazy’ amount of money, believes that renting is a ‘better option’ for many Americans. Do you agree?
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. Buying and owning a house is often considered a significant financial investment and a milestone in personal wealth building. However, economist Peter Schiff believes that this notion is simply […]
Anti-aging pill for dogs one step closer to reality as it’s certified ‘effective’ by FDA. What does this mean for your budget?
There’s a famous quote that goes "the only thing ‘wrong’ with dogs is that they can’t live forever." A dog’s lifespan can range anywhere from nine to 15 years on average, and when you consider a dog as part of the family, that’s just not enough time. But what if there was a pill that […]
I make $140K and just got an offer for a new job at $170K — but here’s the catch: I have to transition from remote to hybrid work. Is the extra cash worth commuting again?
For many remote workers, the flexibility offered by working at home can’t be beat. In a McKinsey survey from 2022, 21% of remote workers reported that getting a remote role was their primary motivation for seeking a new job. Furthermore, according to an independent survey of more than 12,000 respondents who work remotely, the ability […]
I’m 68 and retiring in June after 19 years at my company — should I give many months of notice or just 4-to-6 weeks to avoid a last-minute ‘grunt work’ dump?
Mildred has worked as a manufacturing engineer at an auto parts company for the past 19 years. Over time, Mildred has become indispensable to her company. She possesses in-depth knowledge of several of the company’s manufacturing processes that few others have. She loves her job, her coworkers and her manager, but she’s worried about remaining […]
I’m 33 and I’ve hustled hard to make something of myself. Now my sister, 29, is asking to borrow money — again. I can afford to help, but I don’t want to this time. What do I do?
Is lending money to family always the right thing to do? Consider the case of Eric, a 33-year-old who is debt-free, owns his own business and lives comfortably after years of hard work and risk-taking. When his 29-year-old sister recently asked him to cover a few months of her rent, he said no. Don’t miss […]
I’m 31, make $117K/year, cover all household bills — yet my fiance refuses to chip in. Insists his cash is for ‘fun’ while I handle ‘responsibilities.’ Can I fix this before we get hitched?
For some, the road to marriage can look financially lopsided. Those in their 30s earning their fair share — say, more than $100,000 a year — may be used to covering 100% of their individual household expenses. However, it doesn’t typically feel good when a fiance refuses to contribute, claiming their money is only for […]