Debt

‘Bippity boppity broke': The average American family goes almost $2,000 into debt for Disney — but some push $100K

The most magical place on earth makes for a great vacation, but finance experts warn would-be visitors to be mindful of their finances.

By Chris Morris

How To Put Dave Ramsey’s Popular ‘7 Baby Steps’ Into Action

"It's not a fairy tale. Anyone can do it, and the plan works every single time."

By Phil Osagie

'Lemonade for Lainey': Lemonade stand raises over $1K for family of 13-year-old who died unexpectedly — boosting $79K in GoFundMe donations

A loving community fundraiser became a powerful show of support for a grieving family — and a reminder that the cost of funerals add financial strain to an already devastating period.

By Mike Crisolago

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'It doesn't feel discretionary': Sports fandom is a nearly $2,000-a-year habit for Americans — and for almost half, it means going into debt

By Joseph Zeballos-Roig| 08.25.2026
An 83-year-old mom owes $31,000 in credit card debt — here's what actually happens to her bills when she dies

By Laura Grande| 08.24.2026
America’s biggest mortgage lender wants you to use the equity in your home to pay off credit card debt — but defaulting could cost you your property

By Vawn Himmelsbach| 08.23.2026
Pittsburgh man earning $95K can't save $1,000 for emergencies — $131K in debt has him stuck in a cash advance loop, Ramsey Show says stop immediately

By Kit Pulliam| 08.23.2026
He lied to his brother about losing $15,000 on risky trades — now he owes $9,000 more and therapists explain how to make it right

By Christy Bieber| 08.22.2026
Rideshare drivers are hitting passengers with fake $150 vomit cleaning fees — here's how to fight back and get your money refunded

By Christy Bieber| 08.22.2026
26-year-old with $45K in debt gets roasted online over his $800 monthly entertainment budget: 'Get your head out of the clouds'

By Danni Santana| 08.10.2026
Far more Americans are filing for bankruptcy — but maybe not enough, as people don't get 'how good of a deal' it can be

By Vawn Himmelsbach| 08.09.2026
I have $35,000 in credit card debt and $0 savings — a CFP explains whether to pay it all off first or save and invest at the same time

By Christy Bieber| 08.03.2026
Americans lost an average $1,000 to financial errors last year — 3 major money mistakes to avoid now

By Libby MacDonald| 08.03.2026
Newlyweds face $165,000 in debt after he hid $30,000 in credit card balances a month before the wedding — Ramit Sethi steps in

By Emma Caplan-Fisher| 08.02.2026
I finally paid off my $15,000 credit card debt — here's how a credit counseling expert says to stop the cycle from repeating

By Laura Grande| 08.02.2026
1 in 5 new car buyers are stuck in a $1,000-a-month nightmare — and it’s ruining their long-term wealth

By Chase Kell| 08.01.2026
‘Very depressing': Retiree turned to credit cards for groceries and racked up $10,000 in debt — and she’s not alone

By Vawn Himmelsbach| 07.31.2026
A North Carolina man has been building a castle by hand for 30 years — after a brief romance turned into a legal battle, he was almost forced to sell it

By Vawn Himmelsbach| 07.25.2026
Around 70% of debt lawsuits end in default judgments as collectors flood courts — and most Americans don't even show up

By Kit Pulliam| 07.20.2026
We put $50,000 in medical bills on our credit cards — now we're struggling to keep up with the $2,000 monthly payments. What do we do now?

By Rebecca Payne| 07.19.2026
I've filed for divorce with just $3 in my account after my husband racked up $40K in debt on Pokemon cards. How can I separate our finances for good?

By Laura Grande| 07.18.2026
Queer Eye’s Tan France says one ‘very American’ money habit makes him 'physically sick’ — here's where he draws the line

By Kit Pulliam| 07.15.2026
My mom, 74, recently fell for a phone scam — and now I'm out $12,000 because our bank accounts are linked. What can I do?

By Christy Bieber| 07.10.2026
'$106,000 and a prayer': A founder bet more cash than he had in the bank on packaging he'd never seen — now it's a million-dollar business

By Dave Smith| 07.08.2026
Tapping your 401(k) to pay off credit card debt could cost you a lot in taxes, penalties, and lost growth

By Christy Bieber| 07.05.2026
Her parents signed her up for $80,000 in student loans — then bought a $6 million yacht instead of helping pay them off

By Victoria Vesovski| 07.02.2026
Dave Ramsey rips Texas man who racked up $15K in Pokémon card debt chasing resale profits — and has sold nothing

By Eric Esposito| 06.29.2026
I’m the sole heir to a broke aunt — does this mean I’ll inherit her debts and ruin my own finances?

By Christy Bieber| 06.28.2026
Medical debt relief is expanding — Michigan just forgave $74 million. Here’s how it works and how you can benefit

By Mike Crisolago| 06.25.2026
21-year-old's $25,000 used car engine blew 3 hours after purchase — now she's $10,000 upside down and stuck with the loan

By Christy Bieber| 06.24.2026
Department of Education quadruples student loan autopay discount — but borrowers must enroll by Sept. 30, 2026

By Laura Grande| 06.20.2026
Indiana dad hid $75,000 in debt from his wife — now she's ready to walk. Dave Ramsey says the money isn't the real problem

By Chris Clark| 06.12.2026
With so many Americans becoming car poor, financial guru Dave Ramsey suggests not going into debt for a car

By Amanda Louise Smith| 06.05.2026
Ramsey Show tells Texas man to refuse dad's demand to give his $100K inheritance to sister he already bailed out of $24K debt

By Emma Caplan-Fisher| 06.03.2026
‘You are denied, denied, denied’: Suze Orman says cars are now a ‘huge financial risk’ as drivers keep making the same mistake

By Godwin Oluponmile| 06.02.2026
Rand Paul's 'Real or Fake' quiz exposes $1.6 trillion in government waste — but the biggest culprit hits American households, too

By Vawn Himmelsbach| 06.01.2026
Tucker Carlson compares credit cards to fentanyl and tells Americans to 'stop paying' — here's why that could backfire

By Jessica Wong| 06.01.2026
An 80-year-old racked up $45,000 in credit card debt — here's why it's part of a larger trend for seniors

By Victoria Vesovski| 05.31.2026
Girlfriend won't pay back car repair she asked him to charge, claims it was a 'gift' — here's what the law says

By Emma Caplan-Fisher| 05.28.2026
South Carolina man says his ex-wife’s cheating led to ‘unholy’ behavior and a $169,000 debt spiral — here’s what The Ramsey Show advised

By Laura Grande| 05.27.2026