‘They’re saying the money doesn’t exist’: 85K Americans are locked out of their savings accounts — more than $100M frozen. Here’s how to protect your money when banks encounter tech issues
A high-yield savings account is supposed to be a safe place to stash some cash while earning interest, but that’s not the case for thousands of Americans who found themselves locked out of their own accounts. Since May, 2024, scores of bank customers have been unable to withdraw their funds, with more than $100 million […]
I’m 61 and recently got laid off, but I’m not a prime candidate for employment at my age. I still want to work, but no one will hire me. What can I do?
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. Getting laid off can be a harsh blow at any age. But at 61, it can be an extremely difficult thing. Even if you’re well qualified to do what […]
Americans are now abandoning these once-coveted California cities, according to a new study. Here’s why — and the hot spots where they’re headed instead
It’s no secret that California’s golden glow has started to dim for many residents. The latest PODS Moving Trends Report reveals a mass migration as people pack up and move out of the Golden State, with seven cities being hit especially hard. The reasons? Soaring housing prices, crime concerns, tax burdens, and the dream of […]
‘Living in a nightmare’: Texas nurse abandons 3-year-old home — says microwave kept fogging up before house deemed ‘uninhabitable.’ How to protect your number one investment
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. Ashley Frazier, a 25-year-old critical care nurse from La Marque, Texas, purchased her first home less than two years ago, thinking she’d found a great deal. At the time, […]
‘Sounds like a good idea to me’: Trump considers $5,000 ‘baby bonus’ to boost America’s birth rate — but will it really happen? 3 ways to earn extra income no matter how many kids you have
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. To combat America’s declining birth rate, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a $5,000 “baby bonus” for new mothers. According to The New York Times, a chorus of proposals […]
‘No protection for the consumer’: California couple say they’re out $200K after builder abandoned their project — now they’re calling out the state for hiding complaints against contractors
It’s important to vet any contractor before you hire them, and looking for online reviews is key. But for California homeowners, digging up official complaints against contractors is easier said than done. As NBC Bay Area revealed, many such complaints end up hidden from view on California’s Contractors State License Board (CSLB)’s public database. Don’t […]
My grandmother died and left me her home but I only make $36K/year and struggle to afford the mortgage. I want to sell but I’m afraid this is my one chance to ever own a home — what do I do?
Inheriting a home can be a great thing — but it can also come with problems if you don’t have the money to pay for it. Let’s say you have a $36,000 per year job, and the home has a $1,100 mortgage — but property taxes and insurance also must be paid, and keep going […]
I’m 25 and ready to move out but can’t afford a deposit. My parents had promised they’d return the ‘rent’ I paid them over the years, but then they put it into my dad’s 401(k). What do I do?
Renting a home is not cheap. In fact, Zillow puts the average monthly cost of rent at $2,100 nationally. Let’s say you’re in your mid-20s and looking to rent a townhome for more space and a sense of independence. The catch? You have to fork over $5,000 in advance for two months’ security and additional […]
‘Grandma needs to be smacked’: Philadelphia woman in ‘tricky situation’ after her mother asked for $3,000 — from the grandkids’ savings account. But Dave Ramsey urges her to draw a hard line
Andrea, a wife and mother from Philadelphia, recently found herself in a high-stakes financial and emotional crossroads, caught between family loyalty, cultural expectations and a commitment to financial stability. “I am in a really tricky situation,” Andrea shared during a recent call to The Ramsey Show. “My brother and my mom are asking me to […]
‘I feel like an idiot’: Dallas woman says she’s divorcing her husband of 27 years after discovering he secretly racked up $1M in debt — but Ramsey Show hosts say she needs to own her part
When you enter into a marriage, you expect your spouse to be faithful. But sometimes, a different type of infidelity — financial — can rear its ugly head. That’s what happened to Cathy from Dallas, Texas, who recently called into The Ramsey Show seeking urgent financial advice. Cathy revealed to co-hosts Ken Coleman and Jade […]