Good morning. This week, the bills keep coming — and they're showing up in places most Americans never expected.
On The Money Today:
A Trump appointee wants to replace the White House columns — wait until you see the price tag
Dave Ramsey told a homeless man with $14K in debt to skip bankruptcy — here's why
Fertilizer prices just surged 30% because of the Iran war — and your grocery bill is about to rise again
Let's get into it.
For nearly two centuries, the White House's iconic columns have framed one of the most recognized images in American democracy. Now a Trump appointee wants to rip them out and replace them with the ornate Corinthian style favored at Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower. Architects and preservation experts are pushing back — and the overall White House makeover price tag has already hit $400 million.
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When Toby called into The Ramsey Show — homeless, unemployed and drowning in debt — he expected advice on bankruptcy. Instead, Dave Ramsey told him his money problems weren't the real problem. Here's what Ramsey said was actually holding him back and what he recommended instead.
Farmers heading into spring planting are facing a sudden 30% spike in fertilizer prices driven by the Iran conflict disrupting key shipping routes. Some regions are already seeing supply shortfalls of 25%. Farmers can't wait — they have to plant now regardless of cost. Here's why this is more than a farming story — and why investors should be paying close attention.
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That’s it for today. See you soon with another quick roundup of the financial news that matters.