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The Ramsey Show believes you can build wealth and take control of your life—no matter what stupid mistakes you’ve made with money. Join as Dave Ramsey and his team of experts answer your questions on the top problems holding you back. Listen now or ask your question live by calling 888.825.5225 weekdays from 2–5 p.m. ET. Learn more at www.ramseysolutions.com

Latest Episodes:

When the World Goes Crazy, Control the Controllables Oct 17, 2023

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Dave Ramsey & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss:

"How can I pay for my vacation property?"
"I am drowning in credit card debt,"
How to handle debt collectors,
read more: How to Deal With Debt Collectors When You Can’t Pay,
"Should I buy hunting land?"
"My expenses are higher than my income,"
"Can I buy a $1.5M house?"
"How do we handle our finances in light of world events?"
"When do I pay off my fiance's student debt?"
"Should we elevate our lifestyle after an income increase?"
"Do I need a credit score?"
read more: The Best Way to Improve Your Credit Score,
"How do I fund my business and personal expenses?"
"How do we get financially prepared for a baby?"
"Why should I give up my work match while paying debt?"
"How do we save for non-recurring purchases?"
"Do credit cards protect from fraud better than debit cards?"
"Should we wait to get married to save for a house?"

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Don’t Believe the Lies – YOU Are the Hero of Your Story! Oct 16, 2023

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Dave Ramsey & George Kamel answer your questions and discuss:

"I have a baby on the way with no money,"
Prioritizing expenses when you're broke,
"Should I finance boat and live in it?"
"Should I change careers in Baby Step 2?"
"How can we cash flow a new build?"
"How do we have a wedding in Baby Step 2?"
"Cash out my retirement to pay off debt?"
"Invest for retirement or pay off the house?"
"Should I invest as a stay-at-home mom?"
"Should I make my kids pay off their own student loans?"
"How do you plan for retirement at a young age?"
"Should I buy my ex-wife out of the house?"
"Should we sell our home to pay off debt?"
"Should we take over a local business?"
"Confronting a controlling mother-in-law,"
"Relocate our family for better school options?"

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Short Term Convenience Has A Long Term Cost Oct 13, 2023

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Ken Coleman & George Kamel answer your questions and discuss:

How to financially and professionally prepare for a layoff,
read more: What to Do If You're Laid Off
Why you shouldn't cash out a 401(k) from a previous employer to pay for college,
read more: The High Price of a 401(k) Withdrawl
Some of the dumbest things our listeners have bought using "By Now, Pay Later",
read more: The Truth About Klarna: Why It's Dangerous to Buy Now, Pay Later
What to do when you're not making enough income to cover your expenses,
read more: Ken Coleman's Increase Your Income Bundle
How to manage debt when your industry goes on strike,
What to know about when you need a new car,
When to decide if you should sell your house to move to a safer neighborhood,
How to get on the same page with your spouse about big expenses,
read more: Money, Marriage, and Communication
Why you shouldn't pull from retirement to pay off your house,
How to know if you're ready to launch your own business,
read more: Should I Quit My Job Quiz
The best way to tackle your debt when dealing with consumer debt and a HELOC,
What to do when your parents make you take over car payments on a vehicle you can't afford,
read more: How To Sell A Car

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Nothing Will Change Till You're Ready To Change Oct 12, 2023

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Dave Ramsey, George Kamel, and Ken Coleman answer your questions and discuss:

Why you should never own a house with someone you're not married to,
Dave and George talk with Graham Stephen about real estate, the economy, investing, and work that matters,
The Iced Coffee Hour with Graham and Jack
Graham Stephan's YouTube Channel
What to take into consideration when deciding to start taking Social Security,
read more: What Is Full Retirement Age? And What Does It Mean For Your Retirement?
What to do with extra money from the sale of their house,
Why a caller can't afford to continue the same patterns of behavior after have two vehicles repossessed,
read more: Don't Believe The Lies: What Can Debt Collectors Do?
"My siblings think I'm taking financial advantage of our father with dementia - what should I do?",
How to pay for major home repairs while in Baby Step 2 when you can't manage your money,
read more: Money Management
What to do with a sign on bonus while in graduate school and plan for the future,
read more: What Is Lifestyle Creep?
Why long distance rental properties are a bad idea,
What to do once you've reached Baby Step 7 and you're not sure what to do with your money,
How to make preparations for your funeral so other family doesn't have to pay for your arrangements,
read more: Pros and Cons of Prepaid Funeral Plans
How to talk to your spouse about combining finances,
read more: And Two Become One: How to Combine Bank Accounts

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Stop Losing Battles And Win The War With Your Budget Oct 11, 2023

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Dave Ramsey & George Kamel answer your questions and discuss:

What to do when you and your spouse can't agree on how much to save for building a home,
read more: How Much Does It Cost to Build a House?
How to get prepared for retirement when you have nothing saved at 50 years old,
Do you have enough for retirement? Learn more today: Retirement Calculator
How to financially prepare for a divorce,
read more: How to Survive Divorce: Protect Yourself and Your Finances
What to do when you and your spouse can't agree on how to budget,
read more: Money and Marriage: 7 Tips for a Healthy Relationship
What to do when when receiving certified letters in the mail for debt that's in the collections,
read more: How to Pay Off Collections
"Can I afford to buy more hair transplants?",
How to know if you can afford to quit your side hustle to pursue your dream job,
How to buy a house with zero credit score,
read more: Can You Buy A House With No Credit?
"Should I use my savings to pay my fiancees debt after we get married?",
read more: 4 Steps to Make The Best of Marriage and Debt
What to do when getting divorced and you don't have any financial agreement set up,
How you should prioritize your student loan payments in your Debt Snowball,
from the website: RamseySolutions.com/StudentLoans
What to do when you're underwater on a vehicle and don't know if you should pay it off,
How to get your finances on track as newlyweds when facing major home repairs and feel overwhelmed.

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THIS Is The Best Way To Avoid Bankruptcy Oct 10, 2023

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Dave Ramsey & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss:

The right way to set up your budget to take care of your family when you're barely getting by,
read more: 4 Things You Must Include in Your Budget
Where "sinking funds" fall in the Baby Steps,
read more: What Is a Sinking Fund and How Do You Create One?
How to avoid bankruptcy when you're being sued for debts that are in collections,
How to decide if you should go back to school to increase your income,
The best places to hold your money for your sinking funds,
How to know if you're making financial decisions based on wisdom or ungratefulness,
What to be financially prepared for when moving to the mission field,
Why you shouldn't use your Emergency Fund to pay off your house,
"Why are mutual funds highly recommended?",
read more: What Are Mutual Funds? And How Do They Work?
Why you should never voluntarily repossess a vehicle to the bank,
read more: How Does Car Repossession Work?
Where to start focusing your investing as a debt free college graduate,
Why getting a car loan to build a credit score is a horrible idea,
read more: Living Without a Credit Score
Why a 2 hour commute is not worth a cheaper house or beneficial to your marriage,
How one couple became became Baby Steps Millionaires in their 30's,
How much you should have in your Emergency Fund as contract employees,
read more: A Guide to Your Emergency Fund
Why you shouldn't wait for any kind of student loan forgiveness to pay off your student loans,
read more: RamseySolutions.com/StudentLoans

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One Year Of Sacrifice Changes Everything Oct 09, 2023

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Dave Ramsey & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss:

When you should look for a new financial planner,
from the website: Find a SmartVestor Pro today
Why "rice & beans" is a metaphor and why you shouldn't be stingy with your generosity,
read more: Dave Rant! You're Not on the Dave Ramsey Plan If...
What to look for if you're trying to figure out if you should sell your house and get a cheaper mortgage,
A powerful Debt Free Scream from a single mother that never quit even when things seemed impossible,
Where to put student loans in your Debt Snowball while still in school,
from the website: RamseySolutions.com/StudentLoans
How to plan for long term medical expenses when facing dementia,
"Can I get my nails done while in Baby Step 2?",
What to do with additional income when your retirement is maxed out,
When to determine if you should sell real estate to pay off student loans,
Newlyweds that do a Debt Free Scream that sacrificed their wedding day to avoid debt,
Have you worked the Baby Steps and become debt free? Fill out your Debt Free Scream Application today!
How to know if you should sell an investment property when expecting a baby,
What to do when you receive a settlement from a car accident and have IRS debt.