This 36-year-old Air Force vet lives on $4K a month but broke out of ‘survival mode’ by moving to Vietnam — should you escape abroad to save money?
Many U.S. Armed Forces veterans face a lifetime of tight budgets after retirement from active service. They may earn a combination of veterans’ benefits, perhaps disability, and wages from civilian work. But it can be challenging to cover expenses while living on a fixed income and often dealing with significant health and other challenges — […]
Most Americans actually get richer in their first 10 years of retirement. Here’s why, and how you can set yourself up for success in 2026
It’s a common fear: running out of money in retirement. But here’s a surprising truth — many American seniors actually see their net worth rise significantly after leaving the workforce. While it might sound counterintuitive to grow wealth without a steady paycheck, careful planning, reduced spending and financial safety nets help make this a reality […]
Is the 60/40 portfolio dead? Larry Fink’s latest BlackRock chairman’s letter notes ‘private markets don’t have to be as risky’ — here’s what that means for you
In his most recent letter to investors, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink discussed the company’s latest investment strategies and where he envisions the future of investing heading. One of the most significant developments came in his prediction around portfolio splits, noting that “the classic 60/40 portfolio may no longer fully represent true diversification.” He believes there […]
Hedge fund billionaire, Ray Dalio, warns: Economic storm is coming! Protect your savings with 2 alternative assets
Waves of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump has unleashed chaos across global markets, reigniting trade tensions and rattling investors. But billionaire hedge fund manager, Ray Dalio, says the real storm is still to come. Back in April, Dalio argued in a lengthy social media post that the recent tariff drama is merely a symptom […]
Tampa woman hid money issues from husband — now they’re facing bankruptcy, losing their home. Why Dave Ramsey says their business was always ‘doomed’
Running a business is no easy feat. Neither is managing your household’s finances. So when Amanda from Tampa offered to do both, her husband was willing to get on board and let her run the show. The problem? The couple opened a restaurant in October that never made money. Instead of coming clean, Amanda lied […]
American retirees keep making these 5 costly Medicare mistakes — Here’s how you can avoid them and keep your nest egg healthy
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Turning 65 in the U.S. means finally being able to rely on Medicare covering most of your health expenses. But before you join the 67 million Americans enrolled in this program, it’s important to understand what’s covered and what’s not. If […]
Trump says Thanksgiving dinner is cheaper this year and he’s right, to a point. How he’s using a seasonal Walmart deal to settle an economic score
Forget the CPI basket of consumer goods. President Donald Trump points to Walmart’s Thanksgiving basket as proof he’s bringing prices down. It all started when Walmart CEO John Furner told ABC that Walmart’s Thanksgiving basket would be $14 cheaper this year than last, a 25% reduction in price (1). Trump has been dining out on […]
Wisconsin man is $1.8M in debt but has a rental portfolio worth $4.4M — here’s how Dave Ramsey tells him to fix his ‘crap’ strategy
Ryan from Wisconsin called in to The Ramsey Show because instead of making money, his $4.4-million real-estate portfolio is losing it. He earns $5,000 to $19,000 a month in rent from his tenants, which is not enough to service his mortgage debt. He’s now $1.8 million in the hole. Much of it is commercial real […]
This TikToker was grilled at T.J. Maxx for refusing a store credit card — and her fury went viral. What every shopper should know before applying
A T.J. Maxx shopper recently went viral on TikTok after she posted a video about her frustrating experience being repeatedly pressured by employees into signing up for a store credit card; even after she said no. Ashley (@ashleydarkmoon) raged about a store supervisor pushing her to accept the card after she had already rejected the […]
Live Nation’s CEO thinks concerts are still ‘underpriced’ — but with ticket prices up 32% in the last 5 years, are fans singing a different tune?
The house lights to the arena dim. The cell phone flashlights pop on. The sound of electric guitars thrum and then a voice belts out the lyrics to your favourite song. Ah, yes, there’s nothing quite like seeing your favorite artists perform on stage. But if there’s one thing getting in your way of live […]