About this episode
Mar 24
253. "I’m 53, exhausted, and still living paycheck to paycheck"
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Tania and Mike who are in their 50s, married 21 years, and earning over $225,000 a year. By most measures, they should be fine. But they’ve been trapped in the same debt cycle for two decades. Cashing out 401(k)s, borrowing from ... Show More
2h 2m
Mar 17
252. "I’m 35, in debt, and spend everything I make"
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Lina, 35, and Mike, 28, a married couple living in South Florida with their 8-month-old son. Despite earning almost $200,000 annually, they've been entangled in debt since their wedding three years ago. They consistently make pl ... Show More
1h 32m
Mar 10
251. "We own a $1M house but can’t pay for groceries"
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to John and Victoria in a follow-up episode. This couple, in their thirties with three children and a home in suburban New York, is facing severe financial challenges with 97% fixed costs and over $100K in non-mortgage debt. In the ... Show More
1h 33m
Sep 2025
The debt trap, combining finances & why you shouldn’t rent w/ Rachel Cruze
Rachel Cruze, best-selling author and daughter of Dave Ramsey, joins Matt & Abby to spill money tips every couple needs to hear. From combining finances and crushing debt to car payments, renting, and teaching kids about money, this episode is packed with practical advice you can ... Show More
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Debt Is the Enemy of Your Freedom
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Money Chaos Doesn’t Have to Be Forever
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Lose the Ego, Win With Money
📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss: "How can I get my wife on board with the Ramsey plan?" "My tenant isn't paying a plumbing bill, should I pay for it?" "I want to pay off my ... Show More
2h 16m
Aug 2025
250. How Much Money Do I Need to Feel Safe?
I asked our audience one simple question: How much money would you need to feel rich? What I didn’t expect was a tidal wave of answers that weren’t just about income—they were about identity, survival, trauma, and the deep psychology of money. In this episode, I’m digging into th ... Show More
29m 43s
Apr 2025
228. The Most Important Financial Decision You'll Ever Make (That NO ONE Talks About)
We spend so much time stressing over budgets, investments, credit scores—basically, all the numbers. But what if I told you the biggest financial decision you’ll ever make isn’t about money at all? In today’s episode, I’m getting real about the one life choice that will shape eve ... Show More
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203. How to Afford Everything (Even Grad School!) and Building Financial Resilience with Dr. Darla Bishop
What does it take to turn long-standing financial trauma into a sustainable path toward stability and control over your money? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Darla Bishop, aka “The FinanSis,” about just that as she takes us through her story of navigating financial and ... Show More
57m 4s
Mar 2025
217. Recovering Financially After Divorce (What We WISH We Knew Before Getting Married) with Kristin Sweeting
Divorce can be one of the most emotionally and financially challenging experiences of a person’s life. And yet––so many of us walk into marriage without truly understanding the financial implications of merging (and potentially untangling) our lives. In this episode, I sit down w ... Show More
59m 33s
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Follow a Proven Plan, Quit Making It Up As You Go
✍️ Help us make the show better! Take this 6-question survey. Jade Warshaw and Dr. John Delony answer your questions and discuss: “How do I pay off my debt?” “Do we need to be 'gazelle intense' with our investing?” “Should I help my sister out financially in order for her t ... Show More
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254 Why pay off $662,000 of student loans in 3 years?
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Emma (39) and Dave (39) make $258,000 a year—but they’re stuck in a toxic money dynamic. She built a financial plan during maternity leave. He didn’t believe her. Now, they’re battling over trust, $50K in debt, and whether they can afford a $700K house.
With conflicting money roles—she’s the anxious planner, he’s the passive skeptic—they can’t move forward. ... Show More
🤔 Think you’re good with money? Take our Money in America quiz! Dave Ramsey and George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "My husband and I disagree on how to pay off our car" "How do I trust that my boyfriend will stay out of debt once we’re married?" "Ho ... Show More
🤔 Think you’re good with money? Take our Money in America quiz! Dave Ramsey and Ken Coleman answer your questions and discuss: "How do I get out of investor debt from business men I don't want to cross?" "I'm overwhelmed with my debt. How do I get out of this?" ... Show More
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