Kevin O’Leary spent $13M on rare Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan trading card — smart investment or risky gamble?
There’s an emerging pocket-sized alternative asset that Kevin O’Leary believes in, and it has nothing to do with hot ticket investments like cryptocurrency or real estate. O’Leary, who regularly appears on Shark Tank, made headlines with his record-breaking $12.9 million purchase of a Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan dual-logoman collectible trading card. The deal was […]
Break-in scares couple into selling their home — but Dave Ramsey says the husband is being dramatic. What they should do instead
Having your property broken into is never an easy incident to process. It can prompt all kinds of emotions and drive future decisions — even down to selling the property and moving out of the area. That’s the situation one Birmingham, Alabama couple faces. Ashley, 25, called into The Ramsey Show and explained that she […]
A debt collector is after my 9-year-old son for a $3,000 medical bill from a test he needed. How do I fix this — and get them to stop hounding us?
Medical debt is a fact of life for millions of Americans, and the numbers are staggering. Roughly 20 million adults owe at least $250, while the total medical debt owed nationwide exceeds $220 billion. Fourteen million adults owe more than $1,000, and about three million carry medical debt over $10,000 [1]. Surveys show that nearly […]
‘I failed many times’: Shaq said he made so many money mistakes when he was younger — but now he’s worth $500M. How he got better
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Shaquille O’Neal, the NBA Hall of Famer, has seen significant success off the court, largely thanks to early investments in companies like Google, Ring, Apple, and Lyft, contributing to his $500 million fortune. However, he admits that his journey to becoming […]
Trump’s tariffs will cost global businesses $1.2T this year — but consumers are shouldering most of the burden. What you can do to fight cost creep
A big part of President Donald Trump’s most recent presidential campaign was the implementation of tariffs. And in April, he imposed a 10% tariff on all goods entering the U.S. He also placed reciprocal tariffs on dozens of other countries. The goal of tariffs is to prevent trade partners from taking advantage of the U.S. […]
Expert warns of looming Social Security cuts due to 1 powerful force no US politician controls — and Congress will fall to its knees. Prepare now
American lawmakers have long known that Social Security is on an unsustainable path. An aging population has created a funding imbalance that now threatens the program’s solvency. Despite this, cutting Social Security remains politically taboo. Nearly 79% of U.S. adults –- across political affiliations — oppose any reductions, according to a 2024 Pew Research survey. […]
Business owners and economists say ICE crackdowns are leading to a critical labor shortage — how Trump’s immigration policy could hit your bottom line
President Donald Trump’s tough policies on immigration are having knock-on effects in the labor market — a situation that will only get worse, experts warn. Newsweek reports that many businesses are having difficulty filling open roles in industries like construction, hospitality, agriculture and health care — roles often filled by immigrant workers. (1) In fact, […]
Yes, they do mind the gap – everyone’s getting richer in the US, but boomers are pulling ahead. Why that’s not sitting well with younger generations
America is getting richer. Household wealth, at more than $176 trillion according to the latest Federal Reserve data, has reached an all-time high as stock portfolios swell. Home values are climbing and retirement accounts have fattened up. But, the big winners in this wave of prosperity aren’t the strivers just entering the workforce. It’s boomers. […]
My parents — who declared bankruptcy when I was 10 — want me to lend them $30K to open a restaurant. They swear they’ve changed. What should I do?
Loaning money to family can be a minefield for both your relationships and your financial future. But what if your parents ask for a loan? Should you consider it, or is loaning money to family always a bad idea? That’s the question Sam, 25, is facing. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now […]
Canadians owe a staggering $2.5 trillion in household debt — here’s how to chip away and finally breathe free
Debt: Almost all Canadians have it. In fact, Canada’s Market Pulse Consumer Credit Trends and Insights Report found that consumer debt levels rose to $2.5 trillion at the end of hte first quarter of 2025 — a 4% year-over-year increase (1). TransUnion estimate that consumer debt, across all credit products, hit a record $2.5 trillion […]