$200K vs $3.5M: Man asks Ramsey Show for advice on how to navigate the income disparity in his relationship
Kevin from Fort Worth, Texas, and his girlfriend have been together for six years and now talk has turned to marriage. But he’s worried he can’t be a “dutiful, Christian husband and a leader of the family” when his girlfriend makes substantially more money than he does. So he called into The Ramsey Show for […]
A whopping 350,000 Americans are now facing a steep deadline as this 1 state unpauses unemployment clawbacks — here’s what to do if it happens to you
Unemployment insurance clawbacks are moving ahead in Michigan, affecting about 350,000 workers with overpayments dating back five years. Most of those affected filed claims in 2020 and 2021 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic [1]. At the time, benefit claims surged nationwide — including a wave of fraudulent filings — overwhelming the system. Later, […]
My daughter’s father died, but her stepmother is mum on his estate — which is about $2,000,000. We’re unsure if there’s a will. What are our options?
Losing a parent is one of the most traumatic things a child can experience. Take the example of Angie, whose dad, Hugh, has recently passed away. It’s been devastating for her. She shared a strong bond with her dad and helped care for him as his health declined in the last two years of his […]
Indiana couple with $172K in debt resorting to credit cards to buy groceries — here’s the 1 mistake Dave Ramsey says is the root of their problems
After combining her finances with her husband’s, Michelle from Indiana discovered just how deep they are in debt. Michelle called in to The Ramsey Show seeking help on how to deal with this debt, which includes $50,000 in credit card debt and $12,000 for a personal loan. Most of the credit card debt belongs to […]
NYC man blindsided after parents admit that they borrowed $17K for his college — and now want him to pay it off. What Dave Ramsey says he should do
James from New York graduated from college nearly a decade ago. But his parents just informed him that they had taken out a parent PLUS loan to help pay for his college tuition — a loan he wasn’t aware of — and now they want him to pay them back. Must Read Thanks to Jeff […]
I inherited $100K. My fiancée says I’m “stingy” for refusing to spend it on our wedding — but I want to put it toward a house and kids. Am I wrong for saying no?
When Jim’s grandmother passed away, he didn’t just inherit her favourite teacups or photo albums — he inherited $100,000, and with it, a dream she always had for him that includes building a future, buying a home and starting a family. Not long ago, Jim proposed to his girlfriend of three years. They’d been planning […]
I’m 41 and left my career as a project manager last year to pursue my passion — and now make 40% less. Was this a mistake?
So you quit your job and now make less money. Have you made a terrible mistake? Consider the hypothetical case of Joe, a project manager at an IT company. He made good money but hated his job. He’d been there almost 20 years and, at 41, felt like life was passing him by. So, he […]
Ray Dalio says choosing the right partner is life’s most important decision — and your wallet might agree. Do you align on these 3 money musts?
There are a lot of qualities we might look for in a life partner: trustworthiness, shared values and possibly a sense of humor. One that might not come to mind is whether you have a similar money mindset. But it’s an important factor to consider. “There is no more important decision that you can make […]
Break-in scares couple into selling their home — but Dave Ramsey says the husband is being dramatic. What they should do instead
Having your property broken into is never an easy incident to process. It can prompt all kinds of emotions and drive future decisions — even down to selling the property and moving out of the area. That’s the situation one Birmingham, Alabama couple faces. Ashley, 25, called into The Ramsey Show and explained that she […]
New scam targeting airline passengers, results in a reported “influx” of fraud. How it works and why your baggage tags are key
“Toss your bag tags at home!” was the subject line of a recent Reddit post by someone who claimed to know their risks as a Delta Airlines baggage claims manager. They warned that Delta is “getting an influx of fraudulent claims” where scammers use the information from discarded airline baggage tags — the adhesive ones […]