Monique Danao

2 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Monique Danao

Arabella from Springfield, Missouri called into “The Ramsey Show” because she was facing a financial fork in the road. • None Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how• None I'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)• None Nervous about the stock market in 2025?

2 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Monique Danao

Is lending money to family always the right thing to do? Consider the case of Eric, a 33-year-old who is debt-free, owns his own business and lives comfortably after years of hard work and risk-taking. When his 29-year-old sister recently asked him to cover a few months of her rent, he said no. • None Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers.

2 weeks ago | moneywise.com | Monique Danao

Lending money to family: What could go wrong? According to Lending Tree, 35% of Americans who lent money to family or friends reported negative consequences. These include hurt feelings (14%), decreased contact (11%) and resentment (10%). Lending to family can also blur emotional lines. It’s one thing to help someone in a crisis. But if there’s no plan for repayment or accountability, it can easily lead to resentment.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Monique Danao

Three Florida teenagers face serious charges after allegedly kidnapping a Las Vegas man at gunpoint and stealing $4 million in cryptocurrency and digital assets, according to KTSM 9 News. Belal Ashraf and Austin Fletcher, both 16, along with a third unidentified teen, are accused of orchestrating the scheme after the man hosted a crypto-related event in downtown Las Vegas last November.

2 weeks ago | moneywise.com | Monique Danao

The financial risks of delaying price cuts Holding out for top dollar may sound appealing, but it can cost you in today’s market. Homes that linger on the market accrue thousands in carrying costs, from mortgage payments and property taxes to maintenance and insurance. Take, for example, a $500,000 home with estimated monthly costs of $3,000. If it sits unsold for three extra months, that’s $9,000 in out-of-pocket expenses — not including price reductions or buyer concessions.