Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. A college student watching their father spiral into debt-fueled delusions about crafting wealth has become a cautionary tale about the dangers of get-rich-quick schemes in oversaturated markets—and what happens when YouTube fantasies collide with credit card reality. The story, shared on Reddit’s r/povertyfinance community, centers on a father who racked up thousands in credit card debt buying laser engrav ...

SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. My wife and I bought long-term care policies 25 years ago when they were relatively cheap. Now, our premiums have increased for the third time to over $500 per month and will rise again in six years. I figure I’ve already paid about $72,000 in premiums. Now, in our late 70s, I’m trying to decide if I should accept the increases or cancel the policies. What do you think? – Robert Nobody likes paying high ...