personal finance

Since taking office as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives in the mid-2000s, Senator Marco Rubio has used a corporate credit card issued by the party for his personal expenses, liquidated his retirement funds prematurely, and defaulted on a mortgage.

Cryptocurrencies are facing upward price pressures as whale investors continue to pump massive capital into the sector. Trump's comeback will likely boost nationwide crypto adoption and promote transparent regulatory frameworks.

John Wetmore, a former struggling teen, balances raising privileged kids with instilling the value of hard work and financial responsibility.

Trump's reelection could boost IPO activity, make banking regulations more lenient, and buoy energy stocks as he plans to drill from day one of his second tenure as US President.

Grant Cardone reveals his top five paths to wealth, from strategic investments to unexpected luck, emphasising self-confidence and value in the marketplace as essential for financial success

Ramsey tells a caller that their kids aren't obligated to support them financially because they raised them. He says parenting is a duty, not a repayable debt.

Kevin O'Leary reveals his mother's secret 32-year wealth-building strategy through disciplined saving and diversified investing.

Ryan Hogue left two steady jobs to build over ten passive income streams by adopting online business models and AI tools that significantly reduced his business costs and working hours.

Al Pacino delegated all financial paperwork to his accountant, who had been running a Ponzi scheme for years and was eventually sentenced to seven years in prison.

Divorces are adding to the financial distress of US retirees, especially women who don't have a robust financial infrastructure as men, creating long-term income gaps.

The age of remarriage is among the top factors that determine your eligibility for Social Security disability or survivor benefits on your former spouse's records.

Billionaire Mark Cuban wired the entire $40 million and completed the paperwork for the Gulfstream G5 entirely online after selling Broadcast.com to save time because he flew a lot for work.

Car expert Jayden Bloom warns against long-term, high-interest car loans after a woman's $0 downpayment deal resulted in $499 monthly payments stretched over 427 months, a scenario he called the "worst car deal" he'd ever seen.

After his baggage shipping service, LugLess, was rejected by Shark Tank, founder Brian Altomare criticised the show's judges for not understanding the needs of everyday travellers, as his business went on to grow 500% by offering a cost-effective alternative to airline baggage fees.

A man's lookalike brother exploited SoFi's ID verification system to fraudulently secure a $52K loan in his name, only to lose the entire amount in a cryptocurrency scam.

The billionaire believes that careful financial planning, such as avoiding impulsive investments and seeking legitimate financial advice, can help hedge risks in an athlete's career.

Mark Cuban revealed how a receptionist embezzled $82,000 from his first company, MicroSolutions, a setback that nearly bankrupted the business and taught him critical lessons about handling employee theft.

Kevin O'Leary reveals his approach to family loan requests, advocating for a one-time gift with no repayment expectations to avoid ongoing financial dependence and strained relationships.

An 83-year-old woman lost $50,000 in a cryptocurrency scam after a caller impersonating her grandson convinced her to pay bail through crypto transactions, despite multiple warnings from her bank.

A £800,000 ($970,000) inheritance dispute has reached London's High Court after 92-year-old Carry Keats tore up her will on her deathbed, leaving her sister and cousins to battle over the estate's validity.

BofA's former head of Financial Institutions Group, Gary Howe, is known for enforcing long working hours on junior bankers under him, which potentially played a role in the death of an ex-Green Beret who joined the bank to support his family.

A Los Angeles-based couple bought rundown restaurants from retiring owners to achieve profitability in a short span.

50 Cent is among many artists who want their kids to work hard for money. The rapper is ashamed that his 27-year-old son thinks his father's wealth is his own and hopes he will change his ways soon.

Robert Kiyosaki believes investing in assets like dividend stocks, real estate, annuities, and loans can offer stable and regular income. He also suggests collecting royalties from the sale of intellectual property for additional income.

UK millionaires are expediting plans to leave the country as fears grow that Labour may announce capital gains tax hikes and an "exit levy" for those leaving.

Ramit Sethi thinks women increasingly earning more than men is threatening their role as providers, driving relationship issues.

Ramit Sethi is concerned with influencers like Grant Cardone's portrayal of the middle class as losers who made the biggest mistake of buying into the idea of the middle class.

Mark Cuban said that dividend-paying stocks, REITs, and high-yield savings accounts are among the easily accessible investment options people can explore for passive income.

Ramsey thinks investing Social Security income starting at 62 in mutual funds can help overcome shortfalls for the early claim.

Rich people leverage 401(k) employer-matching options, create backdoor Roth IRA accounts to avoid future taxes, and create investment accounts for liquidity and access to low-cost, diverse funds.