New scam targeting airline passengers, results in a reported “influx” of fraud. How it works and why your baggage tags are key
“Toss your bag tags at home!” was the subject line of a recent Reddit post by someone who claimed to know their risks as a Delta Airlines baggage claims manager. They warned that Delta is “getting an influx of fraudulent claims” where scammers use the information from discarded airline baggage tags — the adhesive ones […]
Jim Cramer reveals 5 ‘boneheaded mistakes’ he’s made over decades of investing so you can skip the learning curve — and avoid costly errors
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Ask any celebrated investor the secrets to their success, and they’ll probably mention their setbacks too. Nobody is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes, and it’s learning from them that can separate the pros from the amateurs. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean you have […]
Trump official threatens to fire ‘problem children’ air traffic controllers — how to get compensated for delays amid ongoing government shutdown
As the federal government remains shut down, the nation’s air travel system has been teetering, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to fire absentee air traffic controllers deemed responsible for causing thousands of flight delays. Upwards of thousands of flights have been delayed daily across the country since Oct. 1. Duffy claimed a small group […]
This simple, little-known IRS-approved tax move takes the sting out of RMDs. Yet 90% of retired Americans are missing it. Are you one of them?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. For many retirees, the holiday season is the perfect time to give back. And there’s one IRS-approved trick that can make that generosity go even further. A qualified charitable distribution, or QCD, is a direct donation from your IRA that can […]
Oregon woman, 25, says her boyfriend has been out of work for 3 months — here’s why The Ramsey Show says that should ‘scare the crap’ out of her
Noelle, 25, from Oregon reached out to The Ramsey Show seeking financial advice regarding her live-in boyfriend who lost his job three months prior and doesn’t seem to have many prospects. (1) She makes nearly $90,000 a year in digital marketing and is working on her MBA. When they moved in together, he was earning […]
Nearly half of Americans ‘aren’t ready to retire’, study reveals — here’s why making a plan for income in retirement is crucial for your golden years
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Without a well-defined plan for spending in retirement, Americans could be facing unexpected and unnecessary stress. An Allianz Life Insurance study reveals that only 44% of Americans have a retirement income plan. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now […]
Labubus are causing a collector frenzy, as 1 rare doll sells for $150K. But can the hype hold or will the plushie soon go the way of the Beanie Baby?
Collecting stuffed toys isn’t exactly groundbreaking. But if you’ve noticed a mischievous little elf-monster dangling from someone’s handbag or even a scuffle breaking out in the toy aisle, you’ve probably crossed paths with the Labubu — this season’s unlikeliest It item. Just ask Manna Wang, a Hong Kong insurance agent who went so far as […]
‘Unsustainable’: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers issues stark warning about the national deficit — could it lead to a mortgage rate spike?
It’s a warning that will raise alarms for homeowners with mortgages, and those looking to buy: the possibility of continued high mortgage rates. The warning comes from the former Treasury Secretary, Larry Summers, who said in a speech in mid-October, that he thinks “it’s more likely that long [term] rates are going to go up […]
Retired professor, 75, left a ‘sitting duck’ when husband died suddenly, taking all knowledge of their finances. What to do before catastrophe strikes
When Alice Stone Nakhimovsky’s husband, Alexander, passed away unexpectedly last year from a brain aneurysm, she lost more than her partner. She also lost every detail of their financial life. The 75-year-old retired professor had written 11 books, yet she didn’t understand the language of finance. Her husband had always handled that side of things. […]
Jalen Hurts lives in a $2,000/month rental apartment in New Jersey despite $255 million contract — here’s what you can learn from the Super Bowl MVP
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Although he hit the jackpot with a massive $255 million contract in 2023, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts still lives like a humble college student. He rents an apartment in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, for just $2,000 a month, according to […]