Jessica Wong

Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver

Senior Writer at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Digital Content Producer, Jim Pattison Broadcast Group at CKPK-FM (Vancouver, BC)

Web journo. Lover of prime rib, dim sum, farmer's markets and all manner of cake.

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Spokane man surprised by $140K tax bill after he withdrew cash from 401(k) - what Ramsey Show hosts say to do

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jessica Wong

Jessica Wong Wed, Jun 18, 2025, 5:13 AM 5 min read Marty from Spokane, Washington, thought he was taking a smart step toward debt-free homeownership. But pulling $400,000 from his 401(k) to buy a house left him with a staggering $140,000 tax bill. “I just recently found out that when I go to file my taxes, I am going to owe roughly $140,000,” he said, calling into The Ramsey Show.
At 79, my wife and I get $2K/month in Social Security, have $50K savings. We’re scared of running out of cash

1 week ago | aol.com | Jessica Wong

The average annual spending for U.S. households of those 75 years and older was $53,481 in 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With a modest $2,000 monthly income from Social Security and $50,000 in savings, it’s natural to be worried about outliving your savings and looking for some guidance. Don't missI'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic.
Refrigerant shortage leaves US consumers at risk of being taken advantage of - how to avoid getting burned

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Jessica Wong

In the sweltering Las Vegas valley, air conditioning isn't just a luxury; it's a means of survival. “I can’t imagine living in Vegas and not having air conditioning,” local Kaili Bach shared with 8 News Now. Don't missI'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast)Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor.
Nevada couple allegedly promised dozens of victims eye-popping returns on luxury car, boat deals in $57M scam

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Jessica Wong

A Las Vegas couple promised investors eye-popping returns on exotic cars and boats they claimed would be resold to wealthy buyers overseas, but the police now allege these buyers never existed.
Ohio mobile home park deemed unsafe after years of neglect - now its remaining residents are being forced out

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Jessica Wong

Residents at Riverside Mobile Home Park in the city of Toledo, Ohio, are being forced out after the city declared the property unfit for human habitation, citing years of owner neglect. Despite being given 30 days to clear out, the few occupants that remain are reluctant to leave. “I wound up buying this trailer for a dollar and I’ve been in it ever since,” Harry Bailey, who joined the community in 1998, told 13 Action News in a story published May 23.
Atlanta surgeon says her boyfriend ‘doesn’t want to work’ - but stats show many men share this ‘deal breaker’

3 weeks ago | aol.com | Jessica Wong

Forty-year-old Jenny is a surgeon earning nearly half a million dollars a year. She called into The Ramsey Show to ask a hard financial and emotional question: “My boyfriend doesn’t want to work. Is that a deal breaker?”While Jenny is projecting to earn $500,000 this year, her 51-year-old actor boyfriend earned less than $23,000 last year. He has worked just two days in the past 12 months. The show’s hosts, Dave Ramsey and co-host Rachel Cruze, didn’t mince words. “Is that attractive to you?
Schools urged to buy local, but finding what's needed — from frogs to trumpets — can be tricky | CBC News

3 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Jessica Wong

CanadaSome Quebec teachers worry buy-local directives introduced to counter tariff turmoil with the U.S. could hinder access to classroom supplies and other items schools rely on and can't find locally.
NYC man admits he put $11K engagement ring on a 0% interest credit card - when he has $25K sitting in savings

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jessica Wong

One New York City man thought he’d gamed the system when he bought an $11,000 engagement ring using a 0% interest credit card offer from Bank of America. With $25,000 sitting in a high-yield savings account earning 4%, Nick figured he could carry the balance for two months, earn a little interest, and make the most of the promo window. “I have no intention of putting anything else on the credit card,” he explained on The Ramsey Show.
Reconciliation takes more than students in orange shirts. But these schools are making progress

3 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Jessica Wong

Schools are incorporating TRC’s calls to action, but it’s ‘not enough progress’Ten years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its calls to action, Canadian school boards have made progress incorporating Indigenous issues and history into curriculum, but many advocates say there’s still a ways to go.
NYC man lost $114,000 - his entire 401(k) - after his physical check from Paychex was stolen and cashed

3 weeks ago | aol.com | Jessica Wong

Dylan Handy did everything right — or so he thought. Two years ago, when he was 33, Handy tried to roll over his $114,000 401(k) after switching jobs. Instead of a secure digital transfer, Paychex sent paper checks. Don't missI'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast)Gain potential quarterly income through this $1B private real estate fund — even if you’re not a millionaire.

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Articles

Spokane man surprised by $140K tax bill after he withdrew cash from 401(k) - what Ramsey Show hosts say to do

At 79, my wife and I get $2K/month in Social Security, have $50K savings. We’re scared of running out of cash

Refrigerant shortage leaves US consumers at risk of being taken advantage of - how to avoid getting burned

Nevada couple allegedly promised dozens of victims eye-popping returns on luxury car, boat deals in $57M scam

Ohio mobile home park deemed unsafe after years of neglect - now its remaining residents are being forced out

Atlanta surgeon says her boyfriend ‘doesn’t want to work’ - but stats show many men share this ‘deal breaker’

Schools urged to buy local, but finding what's needed — from frogs to trumpets — can be tricky | CBC News

NYC man admits he put $11K engagement ring on a 0% interest credit card - when he has $25K sitting in savings

Reconciliation takes more than students in orange shirts. But these schools are making progress

NYC man lost $114,000 - his entire 401(k) - after his physical check from Paychex was stolen and cashed

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