Philadelphia man says he makes over $126,000 but is struggling to pay off $25,000 debt. Ramsey Show co-hosts say he needs to stop spending and budget

Debt is common in the United States. Americans now carry an average of $105,056 in total debt across mortgages, student loans ...
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This California woman, 34, ditched her dream of homeownership to focus on early retirement. Here's how she built a $500,000 portfolio

Anita Kinoshita is a 34-year-old influencer who decided five years ago to change the track she was on and reinvent herself. At the time, she was earning approximately $70,000 per year as a software ...

Mark Cuban invested his first $2M ‘like a 60-year-old’ so he could ‘just have fun. Here’s what he did (and how to build your own income for life)

While Mark Cuban still works today as a 67-year-old and has no plans to retire — once telling CNBC, “I’ll go until I drop” — ...
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No will? Here’s how the state decides who gets what

A Caring.com survey found that two-thirds of Americans don’t have a will — a stat that may suggest that many also haven’t made formal funeral arrangements. (1) That lack of preparation can turn a ...

This North Carolina TikTok influencer was ordered to pay $1.75M for breaking up a marriage. Where else can you sue someone for seducing your spouse?

Despite criticism that alienation of affection laws punish individuals for the voluntary choices of others, there are still ...

A perfect storm of factors has a housing crisis brewing in rural America. Here's why country living is costlier than ever

Since more homeowners in rural regions are either at or near retirement age, there’s a greater chance they will stay in their ...

Wall Street investor says the poverty line is $136,500, those who try to escape see 'benefits disappear faster than wages increase.' Do you agree?

“Our entire safety net is designed to catch people at the very bottom, but it sets a trap for anyone trying to climb out. As ...

With the cost of groceries going up, hosting Christmas dinner could be more expensive this year. Is it 'cringe' to ask my guests to chip in $20?

Many Americans could be second-guessing whether they can afford to serve a large gathering this holiday season.

Texas caller tells The Ramsey Show he’s lied to his girlfriend about his $4K debt. Here’s why the hosts say the debt is the least of his troubles

The hosts first advised Trey that he needed to pay down the debt as soon as possible and cut up his credit card. Cruze said ...

This 1 simple formula can help kick your wealth into high gear. Here’s how to use it to build riches in 2026 and beyond

If boosting your wealth in 2026 is one of your New Year’s resolutions, this formula could be a great way to get started.

Unused sick days could pay off later. Here’s how to turn banked sick leave into retirement income, stronger benefits and a smoother workforce exit

Sick leave is meant to be used when you’re sick. Unless your company offers a blanket Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, allowing ...

Prior authorization could stand between you and your doctor’s care and here's what it really means, how delays happen and what do if you’re denied

The idea behind it seems reasonable: Insurers want to ensure treatments are medically necessary before they pay for them. But ...