United Airlines argues folks who pay up for window seats aren’t entitled to a view. Why your premium seat could mean staring at blank wall for hours
It turns out in airline parlance, “window seat” may be something of an oxymoron. Kind of like “virtual reality.” It’s not actually reality, in the same way the window seat you paid extra for on your long-haul flight might not actually have a window, but a blank wall instead. That’s the issue at the root […]
This personal finance expert asked a group of American seniors what their biggest retirement regrets are. How many of them do you have?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Retirement is no time for regrets. Your golden years should be spent reminiscing about a life well-lived — filled with hard work, meaningful relationships and hopefully enough savings for some much-deserved days on the beach. Unfortunately, some Americans have more than […]
Focus on these 3 ‘magic numbers’ to become a millionaire in Canada — how do you stack up?
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. There’s simply so much wealth-building advice out there that it’s easy to feel a little […]
A couple is hurting over a lower credit score after an ex fails pays rent late — now their chance to buy a home may be gone. Here’s how to protect your credit score
It can be a challenge to leave a relationship in the past, especially when there’s a child involved. Even more so if ties to that old flame burn your finances in the here and now. That’s the situation Beth from Philadelphia unfortunately found herself in. Beth called into The Ramsey Show because her husband rents […]
California man wants to invest 43% of their income, while his wife yearns to travel. But Ramsey Show hosts refuse to pick a side in their fight
Donovan from California called in to The Ramsey Show (1) to settle a disagreement with his wife. “My wife and I currently invest about 43% of our income and she wants to take a trip to Europe next year, so I was wondering if that is something that we should look at doing; reducing our […]
Minnesota homeowner could be left with 1,000-foot driveway to plow, maintain after dispute with city. Here’s why and how to avoid a similar scenario
A Minnesota homeowner has hit a fork in the road when it comes to options for her new driveway — one of which could leave her with a 1000-foot stretch of pavement to maintain. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you […]
This 1 group of US homebuyers aren’t being deterred by rising prices and high mortgage rates — where they’re still buying (and why it matters)
Foreign money is flowing back into American housing, proving that high U.S. mortgage rates and economic or political concerns are not stopping international buyers, who are more likely to pay all cash. According to new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), foreign buyers purchased $56 billion worth of existing U.S. homes between April […]
Dave Ramsey reassures Arkansas mom, 51, with no retirement savings she can still retire with $600K to $800K. Here’s the math behind his simple method
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Finding yourself divorced at 51 after being a lifelong stay-at-home mom would make almost anyone feel overwhelmed. And that’s before having to figure out how to take financial control of your life. That’s what happened to Trisha, who called into The […]
Wills and estate plans delayed as more Canadians struggle to make financial progress
Even with inflation easing and interest rates starting to come down, many Canadians say it doesn’t feel any easier to get ahead financially. Instead, new cost pressures are making it harder to reach financial security. A new national survey from Willful’s Great Delay 2025 Report finds that just 46% of Canadians feel optimistic about their […]
My father is 54, owns his home but has just $10,000 saved for retirement. I have no idea how to help him invest his money. What should we do?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. It’s hard to watch someone you love approach retirement with almost nothing saved, especially when that someone is your parent. Let’s say your dad is 54, earns $70,000 a year working as a contractor and owns a home worth $400,000 outright. […]