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Oct 2023
38m 6s

$175,000+ Salary Earners Call Themselves...

Ramsey Network
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The upper class is playing the victim—and we’re not buying it. Listen as Rachel and George channel their inner Kourtney Kardashian and give six-figure earners the sisterly wake-up call they need. Plus, how much margin does the average American have in their budget compared to someone with a $175,000 salary?   In This Episode: ·      The meaning of “poor” and ... Show More
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