Sources close to the White House say that Joe Biden is overly insulated by a close group of advisors. Anonymous sources told Politico that information is carefully curated before being presented to him. The sources accused Biden of being difficult to please, and that “people are scared shitless of him.” As new explanations pop up […]
Brad Barket / Getty Images for Ozy Fusion Fest Ah, Mark Cuban. The charismatic billionaire and “Shark Tank” staple is an intriguing figure. He’s also a gold mine of financial wisdom, especially for entrepreneurs who are looking to make it big in the world of business. Two such entrepreneurs, Shaan Patel and Erik Severinghaus, took […]
Dave Ramsey busts 6 popular myths about his money advice — did you fall for any of them? If there’s one finance personality with a penchant for telling it like it is, it’s Dave Ramsey. However, Ramsey would be the first to admit that he has an unusual way of looking at the world of […]
In a recent episode of the Dave Ramsey Show, Preston, an accountant from Dallas, Texas, shared his struggles living paycheck to paycheck despite earning $190,000 a year. Preston is married with three kids. Even with their good income, they have difficulty managing their money. He and his family are dealing with several debts, including a […]
Getting drunk on a plane is one of those bucket list items that sound fun in theory — especially if it prefaces a much-needed vacation — but in reality, you’re much better off saving the beers for the beach. (Though even that can be risky.) Drinking, in general, is not good for you, but doing […]
Life is a series of financial choices, both big and small. We diligently save for retirement, make savvy investments, and steer clear of unnecessary debt. Yet, sometimes, despite our best intentions, we stumble upon a financial faux pas — an ill-advised investment, a reckless purchase, or simply a misplaced trust. Don’t Miss: A 56-year-old reader […]
June 17 (UPI) — A Michigan man said some advice from his dad led to his winning a $7.19 million jackpot from the Michigan Lottery’s Lotto 47 drawing. The 38-year-old Wayne County man told Michigan Lottery officials he is a frequent Lotto 47 player, but some sage advice from his father caused him to switch […]
Legendary investor Peter Lynch’s advice for how to invest when stock prices look frighteningly overpriced There are plenty of signs of mania in the stock market right now. The S&P 500 is up 13% this year and recently closed at an all-time high. Companies like Apple and Nvidia are worth around $3 trillion, while wild […]
Mark Cuban’s Advice For Lotto Winners: Cash Or Annuity? The Mega Millions jackpot hit $1.1 billion in March 2024, becoming the fifth-largest jackpot ever. The last two billion-dollar jackpots were in 2023; there was one each in 2022, 2021, and 2018. More frequent billion-dollar winnings raise the question: Which payout option is better? Cash or […]
Many of my columns have focused on labor market advice to young people heading to college. Still, here in Indiana, a bit more than half of kids who turn 18 this year will choose not to attend college. As someone who studies labor markets and who has led, commanded or hired thousands of folks in […]
Financial expert Dave Ramsey offered critical advice to a couple struggling with severe financial issues, as featured in a YouTube video titled “We Are SO BROKE, We Don’t Know What To Do!” Jessica from Dallas, Texas, called into the show, explaining that she and her husband, who make “maybe $3100 a month after taxes,” were […]
If you were reveling in beach time, a desert hike or just a sunny backyard hang and got some painfully red skin to show for it, try not to beat yourself up too much — sunburn happens to the best of us. A sunburn is an inflammatory reaction to the sun’s UV rays having long-term […]