Trump-appointed Federal Reserve governor breaks ranks with Jerome Powell — here’s why that matters for markets
The Federal Reserve lowering its benchmark interest rate to between 3.75% and 4% — their second rate cut this year — should have been the biggest news coming out of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. But the 25 basis point cut was overshadowed by the fact that the decision yielded two dissents — […]
Man tells Ramsey Show his 2 estranged sisters want a cut of their father’s massive $10M inheritance — leaving the hosts at a loss for words
Recently, a caller to The Ramsey Show shared an interesting conundrum with the two hosts, George Kamel and Jade Warshaw (1). The caller had a true champagne problem: he’d inherited US$10 million from his father, but his two sisters received nothing at all. His sisters were now asking the caller, Michael, for money, and even […]
Cam Newton says it ‘hurts’ not being able to provide for his 8 kids like he once did after losing $6M NFL salary. How to prepare for an income dip
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Cam Newton, once one of the NFL’s most electrifying quarterbacks, is now tackling a challenge far off the field: the struggle of losing income. At 35, Newton’s days as a professional athlete are behind him. After his one-year, $6 million contract […]
PA volunteer fire department threatens to stop services in 2026 if they don’t get paid. Claim council gave them ‘slap in the face.’ Do you agree?
The fight to save the local volunteer fire department in Big Beaver Borough, Pennsylvania, is heating up, with the fire chief warning that they’ll cease operations in the community altogether on New Years Day if progress isn’t made. The sticking point, according to Volunteer Fire Chief Matt Straub, is the dwindling number of volunteer members […]
I’m 45 years old and I’d like to retire in 20 years — I earn $50K a year and have about $200K stashed in my 401(k). Am I on track?
The thought of retirement tends to stress a lot of us out. In addition to the mentally exhausting habit of comparing yourself to others, you are also comparing yourself to your future self, who you likely want to be richer and more comfortable than you are now. It’s tempting to put a number on how […]
Elderly beekeeper, 84, loses main source of income after neighbor has 20 hives taken from property. Loss ranges from $8K-$16K per harvest. But why?
Richard Marquette spent decades tending his bees — tiny workers that kept his Citrus County property buzzing and his bank account afloat. But when the 84-year-old beekeeper stopped by his vacant lot in late July, something felt off. His main source of income had simply bee-lined out of there. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, […]
Phoenix man builds wall that angers neighbors, blocks access to public water equipment. But easement isn’t on his property. Whose side are you on?
When Pomelo Park homeowner Rob Headley put up a privacy wall along his property line last year he figured he’d done everything by the book. The Phoenix resident filed the permits with the city before breaking ground on the project, which was part of a major overhaul of his house and backyard (1). Then his […]
US home sales are plunging toward worst year since 1995 — but we’re close to ‘magic’ number that could open floodgates. Is this finally your chance?
The idea of home ownership feels like an increasingly impossible goal for many young Americans — especially those dealing with debt, a dwindling job market and a national housing affordability crisis. A new report from real estate brokerage Redfin, however, could bolster home ownership hopes [1]. The report showed that active U.S. home listings experienced […]
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 Robert Kiyosaki says this 1 asset […]
Americans prefer to buy homes in the summer — but a winter purchase could save you thousands. Here’s the 1 month you should buy to get the best deal
If you’re thinking about buying a new home, there’s a decent chance you’re planning to make the purchase in the summer. After all, summer is the most popular time to buy a home in the U.S. In fact, LendingTree found that Americans buy 1.4 times more homes in the summer than they do in the […]