A 20-year-old kid with $50,000 in debt on a $50,000-a-year income called The Ramsey Show to ask for help getting out of the hole. The problem: he was very serious about 12 hours earlier. “I just traded in a 2023 Tesla Model 3 last night for a truck because in the winter in Wisconsin, an … Read more
With 25 years of experience, local advisor and Crawford County resident Brian McConnell founded McConnell Wealth Management to provide independent, comprehensive financial and investment services to families throughout Crawford County. BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—After more than two decades in the financial industry, a local consultant decided it was time to take the leap and … Read more
A driver of money Millionaires and financial influencers love to give money advice. But not all of it is sustainable – and in some cases, following it can ruin your finances. Take Suze Orman’s claim (1) that skipping coffee can make you $1 million. The idea is based on investing in a sustainable way to … Read more
Travelers line up at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, US, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Mark Felix | Bloomberg | Getty Images TOKYO/NEW YORK – Genevieve Price considers himself a major airline criminal. The 35-year-old naturopathic doctor who lives in San Diego often buys basic … Read more
Christopher of Seattle earns $101,000 a year and his wife earns $100,000, putting their family at a combined income of $201,000. He wants to run for state representative, which means quitting his current job and taking a $34,000 pay cut. His wife supports the idea. You’ve almost completed Dave Ramsey’s Baby Step 3, which means … Read more
Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is breaking new ground as the story unfolds. Whether it’s investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest film, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on American women fighting for reproductive rights, … Read more
©Shutterstock.com Retirement dreams often look like this: a warm, sunny place where you are free not only from the responsibilities of work, but also from shoveling snow and dealing with the cold. But when your retirement budget becomes a reality, that dream may seem far-fetched. Learn more: 25 Cities Where You Can Go Back to … Read more
Have you ever wondered why some items fly off the shelves while yours sit untouched despite their high quality? It is a very tough market out there today. Simply having a great offer is no longer enough to win. You need to find a way to cut through the noise. This means reaching the right … Read more
Have you ever wondered why some brilliant ideas fail while mediocre ones dominate the market? We often see entrepreneurs pour their hearts into a project only to face silence upon launch. It is a common struggle that many of us face in the competitive American landscape. Building something people crave requires more than just a … Read more
Ever wonder why some people have a magic touch with their bank accounts while others struggle to keep a single dollar? Most people treat their finances like a mystery box they are afraid to open. It is time to change that perspective today. Gaining financial literacy allows individuals to take total control of their personal future. It … Read more