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It's the kind of perk that sounds made up: lifetime free McDonald's for one of the richest men on Earth. But yes, Bill Gates—the co-founder of a trillion-dollar company and a guy worth well over $100 billion—can walk into any McDonald's on the planet and order a Quarter Pounder without pulling out...

Growing a business from six figures to over $1 million in revenue is no small feat. But for Tyer, a small electrical contractor in Manchester, New Hampshire, success has brought a new kind of challenge: finding licensed electricians who not only know the work — but also show up sober, stay focused...

Many people aspire to reach a $1 million net worth, but some of these same people feel like deer looking at headlights the moment they see a second comma in their portfolios. Sure, it's worth celebrating once you achieve this milestone, but what happens next? A few high earners discussed this...

NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo has a strong investment portfolio, but that wasn't always the case. When Antetokounmpo was a young player, he thought spreading his NBA salary across half a dozen different banks to get Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation protection was the best way to safeguard...

Headlines in 1999 speculated that Bill Gates might become the world's first trillionaire. But today, with much of his fortune pledged to philanthropy, another name is dominating that conversation — Elon Musk. Last month, Globe Eye News posted on X that Musk, reportedly worth $405.6 billion, is...

Credit card holders now owe around $1.3 trillion in debt, after adding $52 billion last year, according to WalletHub.  The financial wellness site ranks states by the time it takes to pay off those bills, with Alaska winning the dubious distinction of 16 months and 10 days to clear the books....

Investing in the right stock at the right time can result in substantial returns. One investor managed to turn a $300,000 investment in Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) into more than $20 million after a few years.  Even though it turned out well for the investor, it's risky to put all of your eggs in one...

A caller on a recent episode of “The Ramsey Show” shared a financial mess that stunned co-hosts John Delony and George Kamel. Ami from Tampa, Florida, financed a used car earlier this year, but things quickly went off the rails. Extended Warranty Nightmare “I financed a used car...

Meeting rich people can change your life. They often operate with a different mentality and give you a glimpse into what it takes to become successful. It also aligns with the idea that you are the average of the five people that you spend the most time with. However, rich people also like to hang...

In today's world, with investing apps in your pocket, decades of compound growth ahead, and near-constant advice flooding your feed, Dave Ramsey has one question: what's your excuse? "If you're under 40 years old and you don't retire a millionaire, that's no one's fault but yours," Ramsey posted on...

A recent episode of “The Ramsey Show” featured a caller named Frank from Charleston, South Carolina, who shared a financial mistake that quickly spiraled out of control. $62,000 Car Loan Frank said he co-signed on a $62,000 loan for a brand-new Chrysler 300 after his brother-in-law came...

Nurses are among the most trusted professionals in America. But one Redditor didn't hold back in saying… maybe they shouldn't be. In a post on the r/UnpopularOpinion subreddit, shared four years ago while COVID-19 was still a major concern but no longer at its peak, one woman threw a sharp jab at a...

Not every joke needs a message. At least, that's how Jay Leno sees it. In a July interview with David Trulio, president and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, the former "Tonight Show" host said he believes comedy should offer relief—not commentary. "To me, I like to...

Only 38% of Gen Zers are considered financially literate according to WalletHub data – and the finance experts Benzinga spoke with say the problem runs deeper than mere knowledge gaps. Why? Because unlike previous generations, Gen Z grew up in a digital ecosystem inundated with financial advice...

If you feel stuck living paycheck to paycheck, Nischa Shah wants you to know you’re not alone, but you’re also not powerless. “There’s a real reason why once you’ve got about $20,000 saved, everything changes,” says Shah, a chartered accountant and former...