Navajo elder lived in dirt-floor shack with no electricity for 77 years — now she’s finally getting a real house. How her dream came true in her 80s
For most of her life, Victoria Benally has lived in a one-room shack with dirt floors, a leaking roof and walls patched with blankets and plastic. Up until three years ago, the home had no electricity. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and […]
‘They are awful’: Dave Ramsey is fed up with millennials and Gen Z and claims they don’t work but want to own homes — here’s what he says you need to be a successful investor
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. 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. Dave Ramsey has never been shy about what really grinds his gears when it comes […]
Denver doctor was hit by a car — and then a $63K bill after her insurer denied her coverage. Here’s why the No Surprises Act didn’t spare her
This past February, when physician Dr. Lauren Hughes headed to her Denver clinic, she was shocked to end up dealing with her own emergency — and the hospital bill that came with it. Another driver T-boned her Subaru. She was raced to the nearest emergency department at Platte Valley Medical Center. Must Read Thanks to […]
Trump eyes $1,000-$2,000 ‘dividend’ checks for Americans — and cash will ‘ultimately’ come from $1T in tariff revenue. Would you be happy with it?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Imagine opening your mailbox to find a $2,000 “dividend” check from the government. That’s the eye-popping idea President Donald Trump is now floating — all thanks to his sweeping tariff policy. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
The way your credit score is calculated is about to change — and as many as 91.5 million Americans will be impacted. Why some might need to worry
If you’ve been enjoying the freedom of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, you’ve been basking in a period of little to no consequences for missed payments. BNPL lets you spread out the cost of a purchase over multiple payments. For many Americans, this is an appealing way to manage expenses, especially as inflation squeezes […]
My mom, 82, is in declining health and wants to go to a nursing home — but she’s worried Medicaid will seize her house to pay for it. Is that true?
Since Medicare doesn’t pay for long-term care, Medicaid is the safety net for the old and impoverished. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here’s how Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of […]
Warren Buffett once said ‘money has no utility’ to him. Here’s the personal asset he prizes above all others — and how you can take advantage of it
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Known for his savvy investments and sharp wit, billionaire Warren Buffett is also celebrated as one of corporate America’s great philosophers. In a 2016 interview on Bloomberg’s The David Rubenstein Show, the Berkshire Hathaway chairman, worth over $145 billion according to […]
Here’s the top financial strategy by income in America — $50K, $75K, $100K-plus. Are you taking full advantage?
Most financial advice is one-size-fits-all. But the skills that help you survive at low-income could be holding you back if you successfully climb up the income ladder. If your financial playbook isn’t constantly evolving or tailored to your current circumstances you could be sabotaging your progress without noticing it. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, […]
I have $25K in credit card debt and no savings — friends say I should make minimum payments and focus on building an emergency fund. Are they right?
Credit card debt in America is at an all-time high, hitting $2.21 trillion in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve. By July, the average American owed $6,492 on credit cards. (1) And that’s just the average. Many struggle with much higher balances. Take Alice, for example. Must Read Thanks to Jeff […]
Locked out of opportunity: 59% of new Canadians say credit barriers are holding back their future
According to a new TD Bank survey, 59% of new Canadians who have applied for credit believe they would have a better living experience if they had improved access, and 79% say it’s difficult to build credit history in Canada (1). The poll focused on people who have arrived within the past five years, a […]