Home prices keep climbing, but a sea change may be coming — will buyers finally catch a break, or are sellers at risk of being dead in the water?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Like an island on the horizon, owning a home has never felt more out of reach. Year after year, home prices have climbed higher, leaving many buyers fighting a headwind, wondering if they’ll ever catch a break. In January, the S&P […]
5 clear signs you’re punching way above the average American — are you richer than you think?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Managing money is a lot like running. Many people dislike it, and most are just trying to reach the finish line without burning out. But a few are like elite athletes — effortlessly staying ahead of the pack. In fact, you […]
Trump insists America’s in its ‘golden age,’ pointing to McDonalds’ golden arches for affordability. But Americans aren’t lovin’ their prices
President Donald Trump spoke about affordability this week in a room full of McDonald’s franchise owners, operators and suppliers. The longtime McDonald’s fan who once handed out fries at a Pennsylvania location during the 2024 campaign joked that he’s “the very first former McDonald’s fry cook to ever become president of the United States” (1). […]
New York woman says she’s losing sleep over whether to lend $900 to an old friend in an emergency. Why The Ramsey Show hosts give it a ‘hard no’
For Jenna from New York, what should have been a simple yes-or-no decision has resulted in sleepless nights. Her friend — someone she hadn’t spoken to in three years — suddenly reached out, asking for $900 to cover a lien on a storage unit she said held all her worldly possessions. The money, the friend […]
LA couple’s dog ingested meth in the alley behind their house, leaving them out $2K for the emergency vet visit. How some pet owners keep costs down
A couple in North Hollywood is sounding the alarm for fellow pet owners after their husky-shepherd mix became severely ill from something they believe it ingested in the alley behind their home. As Karla Vicuña shared with CBS News, her dog, Atreyu, started acting erratically after a recent morning walk. Concerned for Atreyu, Vicuña and […]
Don’t retire in America until you reach these 6 ‘must-hit’ milestones — how many have you crossed off the list so far?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Most people spend countless hours planning their retirement before the big day finally arrives. After all, it usually takes a lifetime of saving to confidently exit the workforce and enter your golden years. With that in mind, here are six milestones […]
Houston man feels ‘guilty’ after business-class upgrade — but Ramsey Show tells him splurges are OK if you can pass this 5-question test. Would you?
A Houston man called into The Ramsey Show wondering how to draw the line when spending on upgrades that feel nice but aren’t strictly necessary. The 6 ft. 1-inch caller had splurged on the legroom of an “economy plus” airline seat for a step up in physical comfort — but was experiencing mental discomfort over […]
Idaho woman can barely afford care for her 83-year-old mother with dementia, and Medicare’s 2026 changes could push caregivers like her to the brink
Carla Romagnano knows the weight of caregiving all too well. The Idaho resident is struggling to balance her full-time day job as a bookkeeper and hiring manager, with caring for her 83-year-old mother, also full-time, who has dementia. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]
A bitter cup: why your coffee is costing more
Coffee isn’t just a morning ritual — it’s a staple in Canadian daily life and wallets. As of 2024, Canadians spend roughly $504 a year on coffee outside the home, (1) making it clear that rising prices hit more than just the taste buds, they can also put a real dent in household budgets. By […]
Jeff Bezos issued a warning, says you might want to rethink buying a ‘new automobile, refrigerator, or whatever’ — 3 better recession-proof buys
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Amazon founder and executive chairman Jeff Bezos sounded the alarm 2 years ago. In an interview with CNN, Bezos said that the economy “does not look good right now.” “Things are slowing down. You’re seeing layoffs in many many sectors of […]