Personal Finance

President Donald Trump announced Feb. 24 that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports to the U.S. will be "going forward on time, on schedule" on March 4.  Economists and consumers alike are bracing themselves for the widespread implications the tariffs will have across the United States....

Leland Dudek, a mid-level career employee at the Social Security Administration, found himself at the center of a major shake-up when he was appointed as the agency’s acting commissioner. Just days before his promotion, Dudek had publicly stated that he was placed on administrative leave for...

In a recent viral Reddit post, a couple revealed they spent a staggering $11,641.01 on dining out in 2024 and now feel like “failures” for not cooking at home more often. Despite having a high combined income and no kids, they struggle with motivation, especially after long workdays....

Shaquille O'Neal doesn't just sign checks—he signs up for investments that align with his values, a lesson he credits to Jeff Bezos. The four-time NBA champion and business mogul says his financial success skyrocketed once he started using the Amazon founder's approach to investing. O'Neal in 2019...

Warren Buffett has made plenty of winning moves, but he's just as quick to call out his missteps. One of his biggest? Wasting years chasing dirt-cheap stocks that weren't actually worth owning. For a long time, Buffett followed the "cigar butt" strategy—buying stocks that were cheap simply because...

A Richmond, Virginia couple faces a tough decision regarding their home. Charlotte and her husband are considering whether to deed their second, smaller home to his parents or have them pay rent. In search of guidance, Charlotte called into "The Ramsey Show" to ask financial expert Dave Ramsey for...

When it comes to saving money, it’s often the little things that add up over time. A Reddit user recently asked the frugal community to share their best small, low-effort habits that have saved them a surprising amount of money—and the responses came flooding in. From cutting out fast food to...

Affluent Americans are fueling an unprecedented portion of economic growth, creating potential vulnerability if their spending habits change. High-income households now generate nearly half of all consumer purchases—a shift from three decades ago when the same high-income consumers accounted for...

Mark Cuban doesn't follow conventional investment advice. The billionaire made his fortune selling Broadcast.com to Yahoo for $5.7 billion in 1999, but when it comes to managing money, his approach tends to go against the grain. Instead of pushing stocks or high-risk ventures, Cuban's advice for...

Charlie Munger lived nearly a century, experiencing both triumph and tragedy—from the loss of a child to building an empire alongside Warren Buffett.  Before his passing in 2023 at 99, Munger left behind a wealth of wisdom, not just for investors but for anyone looking to make the most of life...

Warren Buffett is famous for backing strong consumer stocks like Coca-Cola (NYSE KO), but his latest investment indicates he may be on the verge of becoming a beer baron. Public filings show Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE BRK.A, BRK.B) bought $1.24 billion worth of stock in Constellation...

Throughout his campaign and into his second term as president, so far, President Donald Trump has outlined ambitious plans for taxes that could reduce federal revenue by $5 trillion to $11.2 trillion over the next decade, according to estimates from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget....

Many are concerned about the accessibility of social security services as the Social Security Administration faces office closures. As of Feb. 26, several locations have been closed or consolidated due to budget cuts and a federal push for streamlining government operations.  These changes,...

No-fault laws are one of the contributing factors to why car insurance premiums climb higher in some states. Twelve states hold these rules and demand that your insurance covers your injuries after a crash despite who caused it. What are no-fault laws? In a typical setup, the at-fault driver's...

Most people know that Social Security alone won't be enough for a comfortable retirement. The numbers don't lie—the average monthly benefit in 2025 is around $1,976, adding up to about $23,712 a year, according to the Social Security Administration.  That's why so many Americans rely on...