Request a demo

Category: Moneywise

San Jose man has $12 million to his name while his fiancee has only $50,000 — he wants a prenup, but she has concerns. How The Ramsey Show hosts suggest he navigates this ’emotional’ process

When Derek, 36, called into The Ramsey Show, he wasn’t just looking for financial advice, but for peace of mind as well. Recently engaged and preparing to blend a family of five children, all aged between 10 to 12, Derek also brings something else into the marriage: $12 million in assets. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]

My mother died at age 78, leaving me her fully owned home — but also a HELOC and credit card debt. With no life insurance or savings, should I get a mortgage, pay her debt and keep the house?

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. Losing a parent is devastating, and taking on the inevitable tasks that follow can be overwhelming. It can be even more disorienting if your last surviving parent has, for […]

I spent years building up $27,000 in my 401(k) but lost track of it when I switched jobs — now my old company won’t help me find the account. Is this even legal?

Imagine working day-in day-out, dutifully contributing money to a 401(k) for years — and then losing track of the money when you leave your job. Mortifying, but also extremely common. In fact, in 2023, Capitalize estimated 29.2 million 401(k) accounts were lost or forgotten across America, containing $1.65 trillion in assets. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]

This California man gave his neighbors a show when a crane hoisted an ADU over his house to be installed in his backyard. But could spectacles like this be a solution for the housing crisis?

Ready-made housing is not a new phenomenon, but a Bay Area resident caused excitement in his Samara neighborhood in May when his new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) arrived on a flatbed truck, and was installed via crane in only eight minutes. The proud new ADU owner, who identified himself as Owen, spoke to CBS affiliate […]

Ottawa revives electric vehicle incentives: What this means for your wallet

After a brief hiatus, the federal government is set to reintroduce incentives for electric vehicle (EV) buyers, aiming to accelerate Canada’s transition to greener transportation and ease the upfront cost burden for consumers. The announcement, made by Minister of Transport Lisa Joly earlier this month, marks a significant policy shift intended to support environmental goals […]

A Montana woman believed Amazon reached out to help protect her identity, but instead was defrauded out of nearly $1 million — how she then helped set up the sting to catch her scammer

An elderly Missoula woman lost nearly $1 million in an elaborate scam involving a fake Amazon support person, the “Social Security Department,” a supposed U.S. Marshal and in-person pickups from her front door, reports the Sacramento Bee. The woman, who was not named, said the scam started with a phone call from a person claiming […]

This woman claims she was attacked and robbed of $20K in Atlanta 3 years ago — and that the police are still keeping her cash in lockup. What to do if the cops hold your possessions hostage

Tamia Sims-Irby says she was pistol-whipped and stabbed while being robbed in Atlanta back in 2022. She was 18 years old at the time. Today, at 21, she says the physical wounds have mostly healed — but she’s still fighting to get back the $20,000 that was stolen from her. “It’s definitely a nightmare,” she […]