Fewer Americans say they're counting on a 'miracle' to be able to retire comfortably — but here's what still keeps them up at night

Americans are feeling more optimistic about their chances of a secure retirement — a lot more. A new study from Natixis ...

Despite frequent flooding, this historic city is becoming one of the hottest real estate markets in the US — is a booming market worth the risks?

Many others seem to share this mindset. In fact, despite the city’s frequent flooding, Charleston is quickly turning into one ...

Minnesota woman finds $17K debt on her credit report from a company card. Dave Ramsey says it happens ‘all the time’ — and tells her to do this ASAP

But when they applied for a mortgage, they were shocked to find a $17,000 debt listed on Amy’s credit report. The debt came ...

Live Nation’s CEO thinks concerts are still ‘underpriced’ — but with ticket prices up 32% in the last 5 years, are fans singing a different tune?

Ticket prices have soared in recent years. Add in the usual fees and the final cost can feel astronomical. Still, some argue ...

Melinda Gates injects $100M into research to end the medical ‘pink tax’ — why women’s health and wealth go hand in hand (and what to do about it)

Gates is investing $100 million to focus on medical issues that have long-impacted women specifically — such as menopause, ...

How he racked up $800,000 in debt

When Jefferson from Sacramento recently called into The Ramsey Show, he admitted something shocking: he’s carrying close to ...

‘You can’t pump gold’: Goldman Sachs says gold has more in common with Manhattan real estate than oil — what does that mean for you?

Goldman Sachs has likened gold to another rare and sought-after asset: Manhattan real estate. “You can’t pump gold — but you ...

California veteran, 72, hired a company to help secure his $1.1K monthly VA benefits — and now it’s costing him half his check

When Adan Montalvo, 72, of Lamont, California, was approved for $1,102 in monthly Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments, ...

A whopping 350,000 Americans are now facing a steep deadline as this 1 state unpauses unemployment clawbacks — here’s what to do if it happens to you

Unemployment insurance clawbacks are moving ahead in Michigan, affecting about 350,000 workers with overpayments dating back ...

My wife and I make $170K per year — but between our costs and $30K in debt, we can’t afford to save for retirement. How do we get back on track now?

Right now they have about $50,000 saved for retirement, but in order to get ahead of their debt, they’ve stopped contributing ...

Most Americans think 63 is the perfect age to retire — but they’re dead wrong. Here’s the big number to bet your retirement on instead

If you leave the workforce too early, you could increase the chances of outliving your savings. And if you retire too late, ...

Forget the 4% rule — it's now the 4.7% rule, creator Bill Bengen says. But here's what you need to consider before you start splashing out completely

It seems the 4% rule is now the 4.7% rule. Three decades after financial planner William Bengen came up with a simple yet ...