Ohio couple worth $40M are weighing taking out a HELOC on their lake house — but Dave Ramsey says what they really need is a new financial advisor
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. If you own a home and need money, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) allows you to borrow against your home’s equity, typically at a lower interest rate than other loan types. It can be a useful tool for disciplined […]
Prime Day? Pass. Canadians can still score real holiday deals without Amazon
Every fall, Canadians are bombarded with countdown clocks, “lightning deals,” and inboxes full of urgent reminders that Amazon Prime Day — or the biggest and best Black Friday deals — are here. But as flashy banners return, a growing number of shoppers are asking: Are Amazon’s deals really that good? And is this really where […]
This Massachusetts couple ‘refused to get jobs’ and ‘lived a rich life’ while burning through $200K in crypto investments. Now they live with his mom
When Angela met David, he had already made some bold money moves and eventually built up a six-figure cryptocurrency portfolio. Then things came crashing down. “Instead of being extra smart about it, we had a kid, refused to get jobs or got jobs that paid too little and quit, lived a rich life as if […]
Here are 5 cheap purchases that can make retired life in America so much easier — especially in 2025. How many are you missing?
Retirement is supposed to be a chance to relax, and making your golden years comfortable doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, some of the best ways to boost your quality of life are surprisingly affordable. Whether you want to stay active, stay warm, or just stay connected, there are a few low-cost purchases […]
I plan to leave my entire $2.5M estate to my son when I die, but I don’t want his wife to ever get any of my money. How do I make sure of that?
When preparing a will, it’s not uncommon for awkward family dynamics to complicate the process. Imagine Joan, a 73-year-old widow who lives in a $1.5-million house in Colorado and has roughly $1 million saved. Joan, who recently started working on her will, wants to leave her entire estate to her son, Roger. But there’s a […]
Kevin O’Leary says investors can become millionaires if they do 1 crucial thing. Here’s what it is and how to do it
With an estimated personal fortune of US$400 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Kevin O’Leary is clearly a rich man. However, in a recent video posted on YouTube (1), the entrepreneur insists that the pursuit of money is not what drives him. “Yeah, I woke up rich one day but I didn’t care and now […]
The Ramsey Show hosts say there’s only 1 solution for military family in ‘full-blown crisis’ living in a trailer and paying $1,720/month in car loans
Eric, a military service member who earns $5,000 a month, lives in a trailer with wife and kids in West Virginia. They can’t afford to live anywhere else — ironically, because they’re still paying off the trailer, along with three other vehicles and additional debts totaling $209,000. Eric reached out to The Ramsey Show for […]
Young Americans are now pooling their funds to afford homeownership — why 1 woman says buying with her best friend was the best choice she ever made
Heidi Turner and her best friend have shared a lot over the years, including the dream of home ownership. They made it official 15 years ago, buying a home together — rather than waiting to save up for a down payment or marrying a life partner. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now […]
How to earn as much as $141,900 in completely tax-free income in 2025 — most US retirees have no clue this strategy even exists. Do you?
Most seniors don’t realize there’s a clever financial maneuver that can shrink their tax bill in a big way. In fact, if you’re over a certain age, filing jointly with your partner, and meet the right conditions, you could earn as much as $141,900 tax-free in 2025. The strategy is called tax gain harvesting, and […]
Keeping over this amount of cash in your bank account is a serious mistake — how much do you have stashed in there?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Cash is king, right? Well, not always. Sometimes you can have so much cash sitting around in your bank account that it turns into a wealth-devouring demon. On average, American families had about $62,410 in their checking accounts, according to the […]