DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, “Maron,” who is 65 and divorced from her husband, who had been extremely verbally abusive. Her adult son has a daughter by a former partner who had no interest in the girl. The girl, “Lizzie,” is living with her father (Maron’s son) in his father’s home. Maron has taken … Read more
With the New Year comes a chance for a financial reset and more Americans are considering making financial resolutions in 2026 with a focus on short-term savings goals, according to a recent study by Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s annual study found that 64% of respondents are considering a financial resolution for the new year, an increase … Read more
Ex-Jay-Z partner and Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash — who has long struggled financially — is $25.3 million in debt and has filed for bankruptcy, court records show. The 54-year-old fallen music producer has only a measly $4,350 to his name, according to the Chapter 7 bankruptcy documents. Dash owes nearly $19.8 million in debts … Read more
The “snowball method” is going viral on TikTok, with its creator claiming it’s the fastest way to pay down debt. Dave Ramsey, the famed finance expert who is the brains behind the budgeting hack, explained that the method is designed to build momentum in the same way as a snowball being rolled downhill. To start, … Read more
Recent graduates believe it’s more “anxiety-inducing” to negotiate their salary with an employer than it is to break up with a partner, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 higher education graduates (from 2024 and 2025) gave respondents several scenarios, asking which option would be more stressful. Results revealed that 54% believe negotiating their … Read more
Half of Americans feel “financially frozen,” according to new research. A survey examining the financial behavior and strategies of 2,000 Americans found that 53% of respondents feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about what to do when it comes to their finances. Respondents said their biggest financial concerns are paying for necessities (36%) and sticking to … Read more
Red Robin is the latest in a growing number of fast-food eateries planning to shutter underperforming locations following a spate of financial difficulties. The chain on Wednesday announced it is weighing plans to potentially close 70 locations once their lease expires, as it attempts to turn around its operations. The company has already closed one … Read more
A personal finance company recently published a survey on the U.S. states with the most money-worried residents – and the results may surprise you. WalletHub published its study, titled “States with the Most People in Financial Distress,” on July 17. The company said that it used nine key metrics, including credit score changes and Internet searches for … Read more
Three’s a crowd — but it sure helps with the cost of living. Jennifer Martin says she and her husband, Daniel, were struggling to pay rent until they welcomed an unlikely new tenant into their home — her boyfriend, Ty. The polyamorous mom spoke with The Post on Wednesday, saying her unorthodox living situation has … Read more
Don’t get drained by group dinners. A cash-strapped woman has warned people not to go to group dinners without first working out how the bill will be split — after she was asked to cough up $150 despite ordering just $25 worth of food. Aryan Strauss took to TikTok to recount the drama in a … Read more
The average American says financial independence is making upwards of $94,000 per year and 60% feel optimistic they can reach this money milestone. In a recent poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, spenders and savers say financial freedom is synonymous with resilience and independence: not needing money from family and friends (47%), reaching a certain net … Read more
Americans are telling more “financial fibs” due to the cost-of-living crisis — such as lying about earnings, purchases and loans taken out in secret. According to a poll of 2,000 US adults, 71% tell a lie about something finance-related up to four times a month — with 73% admitting they’ve increasingly lied about money over … Read more