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The Ramsey Show

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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

Episodes

If You Want To Be a Millionaire, Do What Millionaires Do

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Ken Coleman answer your questions and discuss: "How do I recover after a bankruptcy?" "Should I go into debt to visit my sick parents?" "Do I have enough saved to be self-insured?" "Should I go into a partnership with my attorney?" "Can you explain what a 'shared mortgage' is?" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp ◎ Get 10...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 28 min

Building Wealth Starts With Setting Aggressive Goals

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Listen to the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Watch United States of Anxiety exclusively on the free Ramsey Network app! Dave Ramsey & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: "Should I invest in a whole life policy?" "My mom has a bad plan, how do I talk her out of it?" "Should I put down less than 20% on a home?" "My wife wants to leave me after I hid $26K of debt," "Should I buy my friend a car?" "...

Dec 09, 20241 hr 28 min

Don’t Overcomplicate Building Wealth, Keep It Simple

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. George Kamel & Dr. John Delony answer your questions and discuss: "How do I budget an inconsistent income?" "How do I get my family on board with a budget?" Are you Broke, Average, or Wealthy? "Should I transfer my credit card balance to a HELOC?" "How do we get money back from a friend" "Drop out of college to take a Bitcoin mining job?" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 27 min

Get Out of the Cycle of Debt and Choose Peace Instead

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Dr. John Delony answer your questions and discuss: "How do I handle a defaulted loan?" "Should I buy a house while my husband is in prison?" "I make $73k/year but still feel broke," "Should I buy a car to get better gas mileage?" "My step-sister wants me to share my inheritance" "Should I help my boyfriend pay off debt?" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10%...

Dec 05, 20241 hr 29 min

Don’t Let Your Present Circumstances Define Your Future

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Ken Coleman answer your questions and discuss: "How do I learn to manage money?" "My abusive ex took loans out in my name," "Should I be ashamed for living in a motor home?" "How do I help a friend with their extreme debt?" "Can I afford a $80K Tesla?" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp ◎ Get 10% off Byrna product bundle...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 29 min

Debt Is a Trap That Will Hold You Back From Building Wealth

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss: "Our advisor is telling us not to pay off our home," "How do banks let people get so many credit cards?" "How do I stay disciplined in Baby Step 2?" "How do I stop wasting my income?" My husband wants us to take out a mortgage for his daughter," Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of Bett...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 27 min

Debt Is Never the Problem, It’s Always the Symptom

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "How do I buy a house for the first time?" "How do I financially prepare for med school?" "Should we cash out our whole life policy?" "Will income tax be eliminated?" "Should I pay off my cousin's debt?" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp ◎ Get 10% off Byrna product bundles...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 29 min

A Large Income Won’t Protect You From Debt

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. While we're out for the long weekend, we've compiled some of our favorite Rachel and Jade calls from the past couple of years. Enjoy your day and we'll be back with a live show on Monday! Rachel Cruze & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: "I’m over $1M in debt, what can we do?" "I work 90 hours/week and am in terrible debt" "My husband lost his job after ...

Nov 29, 20241 hr 28 min

Bad Money Habits and Good Relationships Don’t Mix

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & John Delony answer your questions and discuss: ‘My husband doesn't help with our bills’ ‘Borrow $1.2M to buy a small business?’ ‘How can I sustain working 80 hours a week?’ 'How do I get over the shame of bankruptcy?' ‘My wife got caught in an internet scam.’ 'Is it wise to propose while still in debt?' Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first mo...

Nov 28, 20241 hr 28 min

Are you Stuck in the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Grind?

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Ken Coleman answer your questions and discuss: "Does God want us to be wealthy?" "Our daughter wants us to sponsor a green card," "Sell our house to pay off $400k of debt?" "Due to a prenup I have to move out soon," Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries 🏡 Get started toda...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 28 min

You Can’t Outearn Bad Spending Habits Forever

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss: "I hate my job and want to get out of debt," "What's the benefit of using an escrow account?" "I'm behind on my credit card payments," "How do I get my kids off my payroll?" "Should I invest in real estate?" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more about Christian H...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 29 min

Building Wealth Is About More Than Just Math

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: "My husband's gambling put us in 120k of debt," "Am I obligated to help my adult children?" "Should I invest more or pay off the house?" "I'm angry that my wife wants a larger house," "My girlfriend is considering debt relief" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn mor...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 27 min

Affordable Gifts People Will Actually Love

🍸 Check out more episodes of Smart Money Happy Hour Tired of giving your dad the same pack of white socks every year for Christmas? In this episode, Rachel and George have the gift inspo you’ve been looking for—plus great ideas for the one on your list who has everything. Rachel and George’s Gift Guide: Wine and Cocktail Lovers Cocktail shaker that doesn’t freeze your hands Vintage cocktail book People Who Love to Cook Meat chopper Citrus squeezer Tech and Gadget Lovers Cordless phone charger E...

Nov 23, 202433 min

What if You Could Build a Life That Didn’t Exhaust You?

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dr. John Delony & George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "Investing while paying off debt," "Getting on the same page with our finances" "Wait for the economy to improve before I invest?" "My mother-in-law wants my wife to stay home," "Should I throw everything at my mortgage?" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 28 min

What Are You Willing To Sacrifice To Get Out of Debt?

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Ken Coleman answer your questions and discuss: "My fiance hasn't filed taxes in 20 years..." "I asked my parents if they can forgive my loan," "Should I rent out my house during the NFL Draft?" "My brother co-signed a car with my late father," "I'm worried grandkids will blow their inheritance," Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of B...

Nov 21, 20241 hr 27 min

Building Wealth Is a Journey – Don’t Rush the Process

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: "My terminally ill wife hid debt from me," "Is $42k a year enough income to build wealth?" "Should I buy a $1M house in cash?" "We overbought on a house; what do we do?" "Getting out of a car I'm $5K upside down on" Dave and Jade interview millionaires to find out how they built their wealth. Support Our S...

Nov 20, 20241 hr 28 min

Don’t Look for a Hack When You Need a Grind

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss: "My parents are worried about losing their home," "Should I go back to grad school after getting laid off?" "When should I consider refinancing my home?" "How do I sell the gold I dredge?" Dave Rant on stupid tax advice. Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more abou...

Nov 19, 20241 hr 28 min

Learn the Power of the Magical Word, “NO”

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dave Ramsey & George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "My parents have no retirement savings and are expecting us to help," "How can I diversify my investment portfolio?" Should I freeze my credit? "My husband thinks we are too broke to have a baby?:" "Should I keep my Universal Life insurance policy?" Jimmy Darts on how fun it is to give money away (follow h...

Nov 18, 20241 hr 27 min

Don't Take Financial Advice From Broke People

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Ken Coleman & George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: My ex-boyfriend is on the deed to my house. My family doesn't want me to pay off my debt I was scammed by a fraudulent publisher I landed my dream job but I'm bad with money My husband won't stick with a budget Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more about Christia...

Nov 15, 20241 hr 29 min

Keep Hustling: You Have Power Over Your Debt

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Ken Coleman & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: "Finding a girl that likes me and not my money" "Do I need to file for bankruptcy?" "We're almost in $1M in debt" "How do I make decisions with my new wife?". Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries 🏡 Get started today with Ch...

Nov 14, 20241 hr 29 min

Quit Beating Yourself Up for Your Money Mistakes

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. George Kamel & Dr. John Delony answer your questions and discuss: "Should I pay off my house or start investing?" "I live in my truck. How do I get back on track?" "My grandparents skipped my parents in the inheritance and gave their money to us," "Are we financially ready to build a cabin?" "Is my mother-in-law is trying to cause a rift?" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Ge...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 29 min

Normal Is Broke... Do You Really Want To Be Normal?

📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Rachel Cruze & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: "How do I get out of a financial mess on my own?" "Can I afford to buy out my wife's car lease?" "How can I be a good influence for my cousin?" "We live paycheck-to-paycheck and can't get ahead," "Should we move to get away from our weird neighbors?" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries 🏡 Ge...

Nov 12, 20241 hr 29 min

It’s Time To Go Scorched Earth on Your Debt!

📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. George Kamel & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: "Should I co-sign a mortgage for my sister?" "Is it okay to rent when I first move out?" "Should I put extra income towards my wife's debt?" Tips for paying less in taxes next year, "Should I pay for my son's second degree?" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries 🏡 Get started today with Churc...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 29 min

You Need To Do a 180 From the Life You’ve Been Living

📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. George Kamel & Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss: "I took a pay cut to keep my family together," "What should I be investing in to build wealth?" "Should I combine debt with my boyfriend?" "My monthly bills are $500 more than my income" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries 🏡 Get started today with Churchill Mortgage 🔒 Get 20% off when you ...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 29 min

This Is Your Brain on Debt

📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Rachel Cruze & Dr. John Delony answer your questions and discuss: "My parents are threatening to kick me out" "I can't afford rent, what can I do?" "My husband doesn't trust me with our money," "How will I ever be able to afford a home?" Sports betting is affecting Americans' investing habits. Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries 🏡 Get started today wit...

Nov 07, 20241 hr 28 min

You Control Your Own Path Forward. What’s Your Next Step?

📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Ken Coleman & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: Trump won the election: here's what to do next, "I overspent and have over $1 million of debt," "How much can I spend on buying property?" "How should I take on my new wife's debt?" "Should we stay gazelle intense to pay off our house?" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries 🏡 Get started today...

Nov 06, 20241 hr 29 min

Never Rationalize Debt!

📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Ken Coleman & George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "Pull from my 401(k) to pay my ex-husband?" "I can't break the habit of living like I'm broke" "A potential employer wants me to pay them" "Keep our credit cards to build our credit score?". Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries 🏡 Get started today with Churchill Mortgage 🔒 Get 20% off when y...

Nov 05, 20241 hr 29 min

Personal Finance Means Balancing Intensity With Intentionality

📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Dr. John Delony & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: "I feel like I'm allergic to spending money," "How quickly should I be paying off my house?" "When do we tell our kids about our wealth?" "Should I invest more or buy a BMW?" "My loan officer says I'm putting too much down," Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries 🏡 Get started today with Ch...

Nov 04, 20241 hr 29 min

Money Is About More Than Math, You Can’t Put Peace Into a Formula

📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Rachel Cruze & Dr. John Delony answer your questions and discuss: "Is it wrong to not let family borrow our car?" "Is it okay to buy gifts while paying off debt?" "Why shouldn't I get a 30-year mortgage?" "Should I "call it quits" with my husband?" "I feel guilty charging my sons rent" Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries 🏡 Get started today with Church...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 28 min

Don’t Try To Solve an Income Problem With More Debt

📱Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Jade Warshaw & Dr. John Delony answer your questions and discuss: My business partner owes me $16K. I'm struggling to keep my finances above water. Talking to my parents about their budget What are FICA withholdings? Should we buy a brand new car? Support Our Sponsors: 🌱 Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp 🏥 Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries 🏡 Get started today with Churchill Mortgage 🏦 Go to FAIRWINDS Credit ...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 29 min