Failed Sotheby’s auction of $70,000,000 bronze bust leaves bidders speechless, art insiders stunned — here’s how the jaw-dropping turn of events unfolded
What was meant to be a quick sale of a rare antique turned into a sobering reminder of the hidden risks of so-called alternative assets. Grande tête mince, a bronze sculpture by Alberto Giacometti, failed to meet expectations at a recent Sotheby’s auction. Industry insiders and art experts estimated that the sculpture was worth $70 […]
NYC man lost $114K — his entire 401(k) — after his physical check from Paychex was stolen. So why do 43% of retirement savers still have to deal with this ‘outdated’ and ‘insecure’ method?
Dylan Handy did everything right — or so he thought. Two years ago, when he was 33, Handy tried to roll over his $114,000 401(k) after switching jobs. Instead of a secure digital transfer, Paychex sent paper checks. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? […]
47% of Florida households don’t make enough to cover the basics — and a growing number of them are 65 and up. Why seniors in the Sunshine State are struggling on a ‘survival budget’
A new report from the United Way’s ALICE project reveals a troubling 47% of Florida households don’t earn enough to cover basic living expenses. ALICE stands for “asset-limited, income-constrained and employed” and refers to households that are above the poverty line but earn less than what the organization says is needed to afford the basics […]
How to put Dave Ramsey’s ‘7 Baby Steps’ into action
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. Breaking out of the debt cycle isn’t easy. According to research by Empower, 37% of Americans can’t cover a $400 emergency expense without borrowing money or dipping into their […]
‘Just blind faith in a better future’: This Oregon man, 29, walked away from the ‘corporate grind’ to sail around the world with his cat — how he makes his unconventional lifestyle work
Oliver Widger, 29, quit his corporate job, liquidated his 401(k) and took a leap into the unknown. Just a man, a boat and his cat, Phoenix. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch […]
Even rich seniors are scared to spend money in retirement: Here’s how to spend more and be happier without the risk of outliving your cash
You’ve worked hard to save for retirement and the time is finally here. Now, the challenge isn’t about how you’ll spend your time. A far more pressing concern is the fear of outliving your savings, which may influence how you spend your money. In other words, this apprehension could lead to spending less and truly […]
Arizona woman tricked into handing over $50K in cash and home address to scammer — who then had her load the funds into his car. What to know to protect yourself as fraudsters get bolder
Crypto scams that leave victims in financial ruins are on the rise in 2025, but one Arizona woman’s experience shows that scammers are becoming more brazen with their methods. As AZ Family reports, a woman from Prescott received a phone call from someone telling her that her Apple account had been fraudulently charged. The scammer […]
Super-rich Americans like Mark Zuckerberg and Jay-Z have taken out mortgages for homes they can easily afford — here’s why
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. For many people, the only way to afford a home is to finance it with a mortgage and pay off that loan over time. During the first quarter of […]
‘A recipe for disaster’: Virginia woman wants Dave Ramsey’s help dealing with daughter, 18, who’s never had ‘a single boundary’ with money — but he sees a way bigger ‘crisis’ to address
Heather, who lives in Fairfax, Virginia, called into The Ramsey Show and asked co-hosts Dave Ramsey and Dr. John Delony if there’s any hope to get an 18-year-old to budget when she’s always had easy access to and been surrounded by wealth. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — […]
Trump’s benchmark payment rate increase for insurance companies? It comes at a cost, both for insurers and Americans — here’s the skinny for older adults in the Medicare Advantage plan
Insurance companies are cautiously optimistic about the Trump administration’s policies for their industry: insurers saw their stocks soar in early April when the federal government announced a record 5.06% benchmark increase to Medicare Advantage plans. That is more than double the rate (2.23%) proposed by the Biden administration in January 2025, which was seen as […]