Personal Finance

Most financial transformations take more than a decade, especially if you are starting with debt. While a big pile of debt can feel intimidating, it can also give you the motivation to change your financial situation. That's exactly what happened with a couple who has paid off $388,000 in debt over...

Most people — even those who love their jobs — probably wouldn't mind shaving a few days off the workweek. Turns out, neither would Bill Gates. Yes, that Bill Gates. The man who famously worked 16-hour days in his 20s, refused vacations, and practically lived at Microsoft. Now? He's saying less...

At 61, many people are daydreaming about what their retirement will look like — morning coffee in the garden, long vacations, or maybe learning how to pickle things just because they can. Ruth and her husband? They're just hoping retirement is even an option. "We're wondering if it's too late for...

Social Security is once again a political powder keg — and this time, it's not just politicians stirring the pot. As fears grow over the program's projected insolvency by 2035, New York University professor and tech entrepreneur Scott Galloway, known for his sharp and sometimes eyebrow-raising...

The White House is reportedly reviving the push for a tax increase on the wealthiest Americans as part of President Donald Trump‘s forthcoming tax package. What Happened: The proposal recommends allowing the top marginal income tax rate cut, enacted by Trump in 2017,...

Grant Cardone shares various tidbits based on his experience as a successful businessman and real estate investor. One of his recent X posts offers a simple but valuable reminder about effort and how it connects to your long-term goals. "Effort is a direct reflection of interest," Cardone said in...

For many adults returning to school later in life, one of the biggest questions is how to pay for it. A recent listener of Suze Orman‘s "Women & Money" podcast, Will, faced this exact dilemma.  At 35, Will is planning to pursue a master's degree in nursing — a move he hopes will...

Elon Musk and Bill Gates have never exactly seen eye to eye—and when Gates cast doubt on the future of electric trucks back in 2020, Musk wasn't about to let it slide. He made it a point to publicly respond. It all started when Gates published a detailed blog post on GatesNotes titled "How Do We...

When people think of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), they think Elon Musk. Fast cars, space-age tech, memes about "funding secured"—it all screams Musk. But here's a shocker: Musk didn't even name the company. In fact, he wasn't the founder either. That's right. Musk joined Tesla in 2004, a year after it was...

When a loved one passes away, navigating their financial legacy can be both emotional and complicated. That's exactly the situation one listener named Irene faced when she wrote to personal finance expert Suze Orman on the "Women & Money" podcast. Irene's 60-year-old sister had passed away,...

401(k) funding changes for 2025 now allow investors of a certain age to contribute $11,250 in catch-up funds This super-funding opportunity is available to investors ages 60-63 The changes are good news for Gen X'ers in particular, as only 54% believe they are financially prepared for retirement...

Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Atlantic, is speaking out about what he calls the “erratic” and “unpredictable” actions of President Donald Trump, warning that these policies may lead to the U.S. being sidelined in future global power dynamics.  Branson made the...

Dave Ramsey's advice has helped millions of people get out of debt and improve their finances. Some of those people join up in the Dave Ramsey subreddit and discuss how the financial guru has impacted their lives. A recent post from a 28-year-old shares how they paid off debt with a financial...

"Shark Tank" star Kevin O’Leary isn’t sounding the alarms just yet. In an April 23 LinkedIn post, O’Leary addressed concerns about a looming recession, calling them overblown. “Markets correct 20% all the time,” he said, framing current volatility as business as usual...

U.S. spirit exports hit a record high in 2024, topping $2.4 billion But experts worry that President Donald Trump's new tariffs could curtail that growth, as the largest markets for these exports are imposing retaliatory tariffs American whiskey, the largest spirit export, faces particular risk U...