Financial management is a vital subject that many avoid, often leading to future regrets.

@alexyoung3126

Ай бұрын

Absolutely, financial management is crucial for long-term stability and peace of mind. Avoiding it can lead to missed opportunities and financial difficulties. It's never too late to start managing your finances wisely and securing your future.

@bobbymainz1160

Ай бұрын

Financial management is crucial for long-term stability and peace of mind. Avoiding it can lead to missed opportunities and financial difficulties. Working with a financial adviser has really helped me get on the right track and secure my future.

@williamyejun8508

Ай бұрын

It's great to hear how beneficial working with a financial adviser has been for you! I'm definitely interested in working with a financial adviser myself to better manage my finances and secure my future.

@bobbymainz1160

Ай бұрын

'Rachel Sarah Parrish, is respected in her field. I suggest delving deeper into her credentials, as she possesses experience and serves as a valuable asset.

@williamyejun8508

Ай бұрын

She looks to be well-educated and well-read. I ran an online search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

My wife and I just finished paying off $94,673.35 this morning. Praise God and thank you Dave for these teachings! I’m 22 and she’s 23 so we are excited to start young.

@TheSpringMood

10 ай бұрын

Well done!

@bobtailsquid

10 ай бұрын

Congratulations I'm 25 single and just paid off my 55K home loan 3 days ago (95k house in 2020)

@BackroadMoney

10 ай бұрын

Yesss, you guys are awesome!

@jimroscovius

10 ай бұрын

Awesome!!

@gavloft

10 ай бұрын

I'm 18 and paid down my 795000 house last month.

Dividends are dope. Personally, I sometimes use my dividends to buy other dividend and growth stocks for diversification instead of reinvesting in the same stock. To each their own methods though. The good thing is that you’re investing in the first place and that’s what’s important. Salute for the content!

@FaithAndrada-xo9ou

4 ай бұрын

The current market might give opportunities to maximize profit within a short term, but in order to execute such strategy , you must be a skilled practitioner

@BrewerVera

4 ай бұрын

the best market strategy is to work with a credible investing coach. Since a while ago, I've been in touch with a coach, mostly because I lack the depth of understanding and mental toughness to deal with the ongoing market conditions. You lack the information necessary to succeed in a competitive market, not because you're doing anything wrong, but rather because of your lack of experience.

@AndersonFair-cy2bb

4 ай бұрын

That's impressive! I could really use the expertise of this advisors, my portfolio has been down bad. how can I contact them?

@BrewerVera

4 ай бұрын

'Rachel Sarah Parrish' is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

@AndersonFair-cy2bb

4 ай бұрын

I looked up her full name online and found her page. I emailed and made an appointment to talk with her; hopefully, she gets back to me.

We were dirt poor as a family of 4 making $17,000 a year and $11,000 in debt. We followed Dave for years. Now we own a beautiful home with $265,000 in equity so far. My husband and I each have a retirement account. Our kids are grown. We'll be selling this home and purchasing a smaller home with no mortgage.

@66gtb

6 ай бұрын

Well done

@delijadude3455

6 ай бұрын

Beautifulll ... 👏👏👏

@ecmjr

6 ай бұрын

Well said and good luck on all your future endeavors!

@melindamercier6811

6 ай бұрын

Fantastic job!

@fastrabbitcrochet

6 ай бұрын

I love hearing these stories!!! Congratulations!

No purchase is better than the peace of mind of having no debt.

@user-uc9de7zx7l

3 ай бұрын

I second this !

@MikeUchawi

2 ай бұрын

Amen to this

@GhostGamblingFan

2 ай бұрын

100%

@Darydude10

Ай бұрын

SERIOUSLY

@ireallylovegod

13 күн бұрын

In life , take the decision that yields the most genuine and lasting peace.

One of the best feelings I've ever had was the day I was sitting in the dealership, waiting for my truck to get some repairs, and started talking to the dealer about getting a new truck. He said, "Let's check your credit." I said, "Nah, if I get something, it'll be cash." The dumbfounded look on his face was the most priceless thing I've ever seen! I didn't buy a new truck that day, because the repairs were a better option, but just seeing him so confused made me smile!

@kelleywyskiel3478

6 ай бұрын

I remember when my grandpa bought identical but upgraded versions of the same farm truck. In cash.three times in his life that I was around. He kept a savings account for big item purchases and cds he cashed in when he was making them. My grandparents didn’t run around acting like wealthy ranchers but lived a steady quiet luxury of quality items and using their farm to create 80% of living needs. I think the only really oddity of money dumping was that my grandma didn’t bake bread because grandpa liked the white wonder sandwich bread so went to buy a fresh loaf every other day. lol

@lindabrown0

6 ай бұрын

..................or when they bring in the finance guy and he (they) realize that you don't need him!!! Ha, ha, haaaaah..........

@jacobpierce6153

6 ай бұрын

I’m not into cool cars like some people are, so I feel like even if I made six figures and was a net worth millionaire I’d still buy 4+ year old cars. More money for activities lol

@cindyedmonds8878

6 ай бұрын

The salesman had the same look when we told him we were paying cash 3 yrs ago on a used Outback. We were out of debt and intended to stay that way.

@madison_kr

5 ай бұрын

I confused someone that much when I paid cash for a lap top. 🙄 The guy actually got rude with me about how it “must be nice.” I told him I had been saving for it and he said “oh, I guess saving works.” Ridiculous!

Nobody can become financially successful overnight. They put in background work but we tend to see the finished part. Fear is a dangerous component, hindering us from taking the bold steps we need in other to reach our goals.

@tahirisaid2693

2 ай бұрын

I think it's not always about fear, Sometimes realistic factors discourage people from reaching their goals in life. For instance, I've tried investing in the stock market several times but always got discouraged by fluctuations of stock value

@tahirisaid2693

2 ай бұрын

I looked up her full name online and found her page. I emailed and made an appointment to talk with her; hopefully, she gets back to me.

@ftr911drvr

2 ай бұрын

​@tahirisaid2693 which is fear, which is exactly what he just said. Alot of times people also don't want to listen , they don't to accept advice and get defensive instead of seeing what they csn learn. Fear of losing money in the stock market is fear...........

@ginakemple1892

2 ай бұрын

Wow. Awesome. Good job!

I’m 63 years old and I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to see a brilliant young lady on the show. Hopefully that will help you reach a broader audience. It shouldn’t just be us older guys talking about money! Thank you ma’am for your intelligence and your insight! It is a pleasure watching you

@AlyssaMonetMason

8 ай бұрын

As a black woman, I love being represented on this show.

@hirambond1432

7 ай бұрын

@@AlyssaMonetMason I am white and it made me proud also! It’s about time everybody realizes that everyone has input and we have a lot of smart young people that have a lot to bring to the table! Thank you for your comment! I hope you have a wonderful day!

@AlyssaMonetMason

7 ай бұрын

@@hirambond1432 I'm pleasantly surprised by your kindness. Thank you!

@Gregarious3

7 ай бұрын

She sucked at first but is totally growing into the role. I plan to enjoy her on the show for many years.

@AlyssaMonetMason

7 ай бұрын

@@Gregarious3 Yeah, I felt the same. I don't like being race bated. So, I had strong opinions about her. It's all good now.

"Rich people don't ask how much down and how much monthly, they ask how much " Love it ❤ .. very true!

@aschulte7502

6 ай бұрын

I ask how much and then if the rates are great (

@breloominonion

5 ай бұрын

I’ve seen the private jet TikTok. Those people finance private jets lol so that’s a lie

@hallhv01

5 ай бұрын

Omg yeah I get embarrassed when folks start talking about "payments" so awkward.

@adxmnt1926

28 күн бұрын

​@@breloominonion then they're not rich people. They're pretending to be.

@slchance8839

24 күн бұрын

@@breloominonion your source is "TikTok?"

Sep 2023 just did my last home payment!!! Like papa dave said before, I feel and smile differently now. Thank you, Mr. Dave.

@fokker4uify

10 ай бұрын

Congrats!

@angelag.johnson1985

10 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎉. That is a feeling like No other! Enjoy !😊

@LD-ep7go

10 ай бұрын

So awesome!

@motherofdragons33

10 ай бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎉🏆

@rfalkins

10 ай бұрын

That is awesome!! Congrats!! Now it’s time to live and give like no one else!! 🥳

My FIL had moderate income, invested well, denied himself nice cars and vacations, had tremendous income when he retired at 65...then...three months after retirement he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and passed two months later. Live you life in moderation but enjoy yourself.

@annmarieknapp

6 ай бұрын

Oh man that makes me so sad. I'm with you. I do what I can to dig out of housing debt and have a retirement plan from work and a separate Roth FIA that I am maxing every year. Also listened to Dave to save a rainy day fund. I did buy a new care 15 years ago after housing crash so I got a good deal on it. Took 5 years to pay it off and so last 10 years I have driven my car with no car payment. I will need to think of another car at some point, but won't buy brand new next time. I'll purchase a pre-owned car for cash. My main goal is to pay off my house (have 10 years left on loan), and build my Roth FIA account. My kitchen is in terrible shape, but I don't plan on getting a HELOC. I find that a distasteful idea. My Dad does that and while he has retirement accounts, an office building that generates revenue, and social security, he also has a second mortgage. I think I'll work to find cash or sell a few items to get kitchen done. At the moment, my house is work at 290k and I owe less than 80k on it with a 5.5 fixed interest rate.

@ganymedehedgehog371

6 ай бұрын

Yeah this is why I don’t like the “live down to the bone” money mindset. It’s really unhealthy and you lower your quality of life to prepare for a potential future.

@jillmorrison9883

6 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!! I understand saving but damn, are we suppose to sit around, work non stop, and then hope we're able to do the things we want to do when (or if) we get old?? My uncle did that and then my aunt got dementia.

@takigan

5 ай бұрын

Yup. Many people have this "golden years" mentality that once I retire I'm going to have all this money and travel the world with it. But will you have the energy? Will your health be intact enough to properly enjoy it? Will you even live that long? Not to mention much of the extravagance that we desire in our youth tends to dwindle away in our later years in favor of the simpler things in life anyway. I have more student loan debt than I probably should because I chose not to work during my college years (I worked full time during the summers and like 5-10 hours per week some semesters, but mostly didn't work)...but I also know that if I had worked more in college, my college experience would have been diminished. I got to do a lot of traveling and participate in a large number of unique activities with people I'll never forget. I'm still paying for it now when I probably "shouldn't" be, but I have no regrets about it. I wouldn't do anything differently from the financial angle if given the chance to do it again.

@heidirebeuad

5 ай бұрын

Very similar to your experience. My GrandFIL had dementia and needed full time care. They started paying $6k month and went up to $10k to live in the same facility that his nursing home neighbor paid $0 for. Hers was all subsidized through the government. They blew through their most of the savings, and left grandma with very little.

For those of us who are older, we remember when the banks encouraged farmers to take out loans for new equipment and mortgaged their farms. Then they called in the loans and farmers lost their land. This was in the 70s. My dad kept his old equipment and we were OK. But it was tragic for a lot of farmers. Don't trust bankers, lawyers or preachers. They all want your money.

@lisapalmeno4488

7 ай бұрын

Just like fees for infractions in neighborhood associations and city fines ... They run up the fines, then send the person to their lawyers who send them a huge bill. Next step: A lien on the fined person's property, and soon the lawyer becomes the new property owner. It is a SCAM.

@ssu7653

6 ай бұрын

Given the situation at the time it might have been a smart move. The bank is more than happy to loan out money with interests, its what they do and how they make BIG money. The problem comes when the bank have to repay the money they let you loan, they dont have it and your dont have it. Either they take whatever you put up as security for the loan or they are out of buisness and likely as screwed as you.

@robertagren9360

6 ай бұрын

No land is given for free. Why give it to the bank.

@nofancypants

6 ай бұрын

I find it very funny that my bank has been sending me letters encouraging me to get loans for YEARS, when I was on a low-ish income. I never responded to any of them. Suddenly I get a big bump in pay and they're sending out letters that say 'why not have a consultation with our wealth managers'...no thanks. I do my own investments without crazy management fees. No matter who they think you are, they're trying to siphon your money!

@ChiqueChiing

5 ай бұрын

Have yal seen the new headline about the preacher who was just doin 'gods will' i think it was like sum type of investment scheme 😂

“If you want to level up; you change your behavior, you change your habits , you change your views . Where there is no vision the people perish”

@bosslady1188

2 ай бұрын

Preach 👏👏👏

My final federal student loan payment went out this month! $20K I will never owe again. I made payments during the pandemic and I’m so proud to be part of the 1% who did. Thank you Dave and everyone at Ramsey Solutions. Next snowball is my car! 😊 Trying to get out of middle class 🤞

@Ayy12366

7 ай бұрын

Just curious why would you make payment during pandemic when they gave you 0% rate? I paid off mine as well but I only did when the interest rate was not 0

@rosc2022

7 ай бұрын

Paying it off at 0% means every dollar goes to the principal. Why would you not take that deal?

@Maria-In-Motion

7 ай бұрын

@@Ayy12366unclear on the concept. You pay it off faster when you don’t have interest. Why would you want to pay interest? 🤦🏻‍♀️

@jonhalstead9617

7 ай бұрын

@@rosc2022my wife had $21k in student loans going into 2020. Instead of making the payments we set it aside in a high yield savings account as additional security during that time. At the beginning of 2022 we put the money in Ibonds that yielded 6%-9% over the last 1.5 years. Now the money is back into a high yield savings that is earning more than the interest on the student loans.

@karenk2409

7 ай бұрын

Congratulations, you are such a winner in life!

My wife grew up very poor, it was incredibly difficult to get her out of the mindset of "why don't we finance the ____?" phones, fridge, washer/dryer, bed, game system, house repairs, tools, etc. For me it's "ABSOLUTELY NOT" and since we have been together we have had $0 debt besides a 15-year mortgage that we will pay off in 10. Financially we are set. We may buy a Car in the next 2 years or so, but trust me it will be paid at least 50% in cash, but hopefully 100%. People do not understand the horrible implications of what financing/loans does to your monthly income long-term.

@MOAON_AABE

5 ай бұрын

If I have the money to pay off my house in full right now, would it allow me to save more money in the long run rather than continue to pay the mortgage monthly for the remaining 22 years and would it be financially beneficial for me in the long run?

@feedandseed-fl3er

Ай бұрын

"Not counting the debt we had, we didn't have debt" Why are gamers like this?

@GamingTaylor

Ай бұрын

@@feedandseed-fl3er Do you mean the mortgage?

Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future. Putting our time and effort in activities and investments that will yield a profitable return in the future is what we should be aiming for. Success depends on the actions or steps you take to achieve it. "You're not going to remember those expensive shoes you bought ten years ago, but you will remember every single morning when you look at your bank account that extra 0 in there. I promise, that's going to be way more fun to look at everyday", I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life too.

@louranterlius9515

7 ай бұрын

you've remind me of what someone once said "The mind is the man, the poor is in it and the rich is it too". This sentence is the secret of most successful investors. I once attended similar and ever since then been waxing strong financially, and i most tell you the truth..investment is the key that can secure your family future.

@philippine6168

7 ай бұрын

Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. I learnt from my last year's experience, i am able to build a suitable life because I invested early ahead this time.

@johnalex4006

7 ай бұрын

I urge everyone to start somewhere now no matter how small, this is literally the time for that, forget material things, don't get tempted,i became more better the moment i realized this

@Soboj-oy8me

7 ай бұрын

@@johnalex4006 yeah investment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity but venturing into any legitimate Investment without a proper guidance of an expert can lead to a great loss too

@philominafashi1662

7 ай бұрын

exactly! That's my major concern and what kind of profitable business or investment can someone do with the current rise in economic downturn

Dave, "forever and ever, Amen" 😂 I loooove Dave, his realness, bluntness, and no nonelsenseness ❤❤. He cares! Thank you for this DR! The Finance Doctor!

No car payment No credit card No house payment Almost debt free. Emergency fund saved Railroad and military retirement! 401k and stocks. Let's go! My ex wife said I love Dave Ramsey more than her. Yup!👍🏾

@joelkaben

10 ай бұрын

Everything you listed... good job except the credit card part. Get a credit card but use it in a responsible way. Unless you're worth millions or billions of dollars... you still need a good credit score.

@tonyrhoton6613

10 ай бұрын

Been that for yrs.

@ndwhitlow

10 ай бұрын

@@joelkaben Nope! I rent a house and I've rented a car all without credit or credit cards. You don't need credit. Credit just makes things a bit more convenient.

@joelkaben

10 ай бұрын

@@ndwhitlow the person with a good credit score has a massive attention over you, so you still need it.

@midlifecrisis7888

10 ай бұрын

You need some BTC. If you don’t have at least one whole BTC now, later it will be out of reach. BTC to 5 Mil at least.

Yes I agree. Im a single 30yo and I live alone in a decent 2 bedroom condo in CA( garage, inside laundry room, fireplace, walk-in closets, and other amenities) even though I only make $55,000 annually. Most people either live with their partners/so or roommates (sometimes total strangers). I drive a 2015 Mercedes-Benz which I own, I don’t make monthly payments. That’s primarily the reason why I am able to afford living alone. I don’t have ANY debt. Paid off all my CC and also my car. Most of us don’t consider this a debt when in fact it is the most common type and usually the highest! If I had continued to make my monthly payments there is NO WAY I could afford my current lifestyle . I advice people (like me) who plan to keep their car for 10+ years to PAY IT OFF QUICK, IN FULL!! Even if (like me) you financed for 5 yrs, I paid off mine in a little over 18 months. Saved thousands on interest and gained freedom, SPECIALLY financially.

At 42, I've come to realize that money is a tool. I’ve worked so hard over the years to realize that if you don’t make money work for you, you can’t experience true freedom. I’m glad I found that out although it was later in life, but that marked the turning point in my finances.

@Lilybee931

10 ай бұрын

That sounds about right! I also consider myself to be on the right path in terms of my finances because I have enough stashed away for emergencies but can’t boast about knowing how to make it work for me. What’s the hack?

@Lfgyf

10 ай бұрын

Well, I've gotten into a plethora of assets with $84k spread across stocks (options and futures) for short-term and index funds, and ETFs, for the long term. I've been investing with help from a pro fund manager, Herman W Jonas who oversees my investments. Now I sit back and reap my dividends while I just reinvest from time to time.

@Ferocious923

10 ай бұрын

I agree, and for that reason I prefer to have a financial consultant like Herman make my day-to-day investment decisions. Given that his entire skill set is based on going long and short at the same time as well as employing risk for the asymmetrical upside and laying off risk as a hedge against the inevitable downward turns, coupled with the exclusive information/analysis he's got, it's nearly impossible to not out-perform. I've been using him as my financial consultant and the rate of accrual on my portfolio has been positive over the years.

@clairewinchestermurray8703

10 ай бұрын

I tried getting into stocks myself some time last month and lost a ton of money as I was ill-advised. Can you please direct me to him as I’d like to hear from an expert?

@Ferocious923

10 ай бұрын

Sure, Hermanw jonas (a Gma!L

The reason lottery tickets sell SO well in lower income areas isn't because they don't understand the odds, it's because they truly feel that they would rather have a razor-thin chance of "making it" instead of "ZERO" chance, which is what they are utterly convinced of. How do I know? It used to be ME.

@bite-sizedshorts9635

10 ай бұрын

I won the Powerball last night. $4. Yay!

@channell11

10 ай бұрын

The power of hope...

@jasonrodgers9063

10 ай бұрын

Congrats! Don't spend it all in one place!@@bite-sizedshorts9635

@jasonrodgers9063

10 ай бұрын

A "gazillion to one" chance, versus the ZERO chance they are totally convinced of. Been there, done that. I truly do sympathize. @@channell11

@yessumify

3 ай бұрын

My mom spoke those words to me to convince me to buy lottery tickets. ❤ "at least you'd have a chance."

Living within our means still a tough concept to absorb for most Americans in our consumer society.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

10 ай бұрын

What makes me sad about families striving to live within their means is that society seems to have a nasty term for when families move into older or modest affordable neighborhoods and begin renovating and beautifying homes: "Gentrification." How dare families buy within their budget, make their home nice, and increase property values. 😂😂

@joeplem5329

10 ай бұрын

Not for me because I don't want to work more than 20-30 hours a week.

@willylowman99

10 ай бұрын

Americans are like a bunch of zombies who are constantly and aimlessly looking for stuff to buy. It’s hilarious. Dummy’s.

@15KHPCLUB

10 ай бұрын

@@user-mv9tt4st9k I mean, building a 6,000 sq ft mansion in Newark, NJ is inherently stupid and a fake rich move.

@15KHPCLUB

10 ай бұрын

@@joeplem5329 Lol let’s see how far you go with that bum mentality 😂

We had an interest only home equity loan on our previous home but we made a point of paying extra on it every month towards the principal. At the end of 10 years, ours then automatically defaulted to a traditional installment loan with principal and interest amortized with the balance. Fortunately, we paid it off before it reached that point. It's all about discipline! Agree completely with Dave about banks. I used to work for one many years ago and it's all about making money and it's gotten way worse over the years.

So true, all you both said. You really don't need the newest and nicest stuff to be happy. Happiness can be sleeping at night not worrying that the bank is gonna come take back everything you have!

Apparently there is a cost of living crisis, not in my debt free house! No debt, no mortgage! Thanks Dave from Scotland!!!

@user-mv9tt4st9k

10 ай бұрын

Cost of living increases hit harder when a lot of debt is carried beyond housing/mortgage (e.g., car, credit cards, student or other loans). Hello to lovely Scotland from California.

@vegansooz5132

10 ай бұрын

@@user-mv9tt4st9k Hello!

@peterhowlett874

5 ай бұрын

Me too

@me-myself-i787

5 ай бұрын

Actually, it's good to be in debt when inflation hits, because inflation lowers the value of debt. Savings are harmed by inflation.

@darnellbaird206

2 ай бұрын

@@me-myself-i787 Except now that you have to work harder to pay-off your debt with your less-than-powerful (i.e. inflation affect) income.

This question is a pefect example of how financially ignorant this country is. "What is the benefit to having all this equity?" Wow, just wow. They prioritize teaching so much nonsense in school these days. Yet so many schools refuse to teach basic finacial literacy.

@Thurgor_Supreme

10 ай бұрын

I got so frustrated with that line. The "benefit" to having all that equity is NOT having that much in debt. That's literally the point of owning things, so you don't have to pay someone else a monthly bill to "rent" them

@bunacat1

10 ай бұрын

Agreed. However, it is also a parents responsibility to teach their children financial responsibility and lead by example. My parents were frugal and I still live by that, but did not talk about financial matters in general. I learned everything myself through my own research. The problem is that so many people don't take the initiative then blame everyone else for not teaching them.

@jimroscovius

10 ай бұрын

Do you really want schools, who can't control their own spending, to teach financial literacy. That's a parent's responsibility.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

10 ай бұрын

Maybe schools needed to stop teaching basic economics and money management so that the kids would not start asking questions at student loan application time? 😂😂

@jimroscovius

10 ай бұрын

@@user-mv9tt4st9k Good point 🙂🙂

For the past 4 weeks, I have been viewing this channel, and I feel amazing, like I have wise and rich friends that are teaching me how to become wealthy, during this time I have paid 4k in debt and I have my Emergency Fund saved. I am working with the everydollar budget, and project to be debt free in about 6 months if not less than that. Baby Steps, one step at a time.

We paid off our home in 2017 at 15 years, three months. Once you pay off your mortgage you have tons of money. We are debt free and power saved for years after that so Covid was nothing but a nice vacation. Thanks, Dave!

@raygordonteacheschess5501

8 ай бұрын

What's the gender split on the income? Is this "We" like Lennon-McCartney or more like Wham!

@mariecoleman9624

8 ай бұрын

.my brother passed away leaving a equality loan with interest only. So we had to pay the loan back at closing and sell the house. Don't know what he used the money for. Not a good move

@1960shakey

7 ай бұрын

There with you! That is true Freedom!!!!

@1960shakey

7 ай бұрын

@@raygordonteacheschess5501WARNING….Snowflake Troll on the loose!!!!

@erikzurbruegg9416

7 ай бұрын

What is your income?? Most Middle income people cannot afford a 15 yr. Mortgage. I never advocate debt and spending more than you make. I don't need to call an arrogant person to tell me not to spend more than you make. Not rocket science.

Dave, you forgot financing solar panels for 30 years to “save” money on your electric bill. 🙄

@curiouscat3384

10 ай бұрын

Good one! And people who haven't done their research don't realize that the "panels" purchase likely does not include the batteries which are REALLY pricey and have to be replaced every 10 years or so.

@socku5850

10 ай бұрын

Sign me up for a $1000 monthly plan. $30,000 for solar panels plus installation fee of $5000. Just to save $300 a month on electricity. It a smart move. It make sense to some people. 😂

@mastafull

10 ай бұрын

It can make sense if you're down south where you get more direct sunlight and electricity is more expensive or unreliable (Texas has had some problems the last few years for example). Up north where I live, the numbers really don't add up.

@slamdunkslamdunk6995

10 ай бұрын

And they look like dog shiit on your roof and make neighborhoods look like crap. They need to drill your roof! How dumb - you have a barrier for moisture called a roof so let’s make holes in it. It adds to the expense of re-roofing. (i dont care if salesman says your roof won’t leak. you’re NOT drilling my roof). I even heard where a roof got sooo hot, the house caught on fire. look it up. Solar panels are a joke. ROI on them sucks.

@aolvaar8792

10 ай бұрын

@@curiouscat3384 Most solar systems don't have batteries, they push the excess electricity to the grid.

I am from South Africa. Thanks to you Dave i am at peace No credit card debt No car payment- bought it as a second hand car No personal loan Only home loan payment. Im in a much better financial state. All thanks to you.

@seminolewind158

10 ай бұрын

South Africa? You may be doomed regardless!

@tiisetsomohapi8779

10 ай бұрын

​@@seminolewind158 What do you mean? How is financial literacy different in South Africa?

@seminolewind158

10 ай бұрын

@@tiisetsomohapi8779 Imagine some fiends breaking in your house and claiming every buck you Ramsey’d! Possible? Nay, probable!

@linahmahlangu7064

10 ай бұрын

@@seminolewind158and am from South Africa

@seminolewind158

10 ай бұрын

@@linahmahlangu7064 Do your best to leave as soon as possible!

From the UK , Dave saved my life Thanks for all you do , I wish you could get phone calls from The UK aswell

The US economy is grappling with uncertainties, global fluctuations, and pandemic aftermath, causing instability. Rising inflation, sluggish growth, and trade disruptions need urgent attention from all sectors to restore stability and stimulate growth.

@Blitcliffe

9 ай бұрын

Things are strange right now. The US dollar is becoming less valuable because of inflation, and other powerful nations waking up to trade in their own currencies. Good thing is, a lot of people still turn to the Dollar because of the safety is somehow assures. I'm worried about my retirement savings of about $700k losing value because of these factors and more. Where else can we keep our money?

@EdwinBoettcher

9 ай бұрын

Well, I suggest you make a diversification plan because it's been harder to build a good portfolio that stays afloat since COVID. Personally, I garner knowledge from a brokerage Adviser whom I work with, and I've actually made over $450K with their help since February. Very effective defensive strategies are used to protect my portfolio and make profits despite the ups and downs.

@Blitcliffe

9 ай бұрын

I find this interesting. Could you please provide me with the means to get in touch with your Adviser? I am concerned about my dwindling portfolio.

@EdwinBoettcher

9 ай бұрын

My brokerage Adviser is BECKY LOU GORDON . She has since provide entry and exit points on the securities I focus on. You can look her up online if you care for supervision.

@Blitcliffe

9 ай бұрын

Becky appears to be a true authority in this field. Checked out her page on the net, went through her profile and I can say she's superb.

I retired with 6 figure pension. Zero debt. Except one thing. 52k equity line on a property in the mountains. I couldn't sleep at night. Didn't want to pull money from investments. Went back to work at something I love. Paid off the loan. Freedom!

The problem we have is because Most people always taught that " you only need a good job to become rich " . These billionaires are operating on a whole other playbook that many don't even know exists.

@AnastasiaIvan-hs3vg

7 ай бұрын

Money invested is far better than money saved , when you invest it gives you the opportunity to increase your financial worth.

@ArthurLawrence-

7 ай бұрын

" It is remarkable how much long term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid , instead of trying to be very intelligent."

@MasonRoy822

7 ай бұрын

The wisest thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be to invest in different streams of income that doesn't depend on government paycheck, especially with the current economic crisis around the world. This is still a time to invest in Stocks, Forex and Digital currencies.

@PatriciaMary11

7 ай бұрын

I also keep seeing lot's of people testifying about how they make money investing in Stock, Forex and Crypto Trade(Bitcoin) and I wonder why I keep loosing. Can anyone help me out or at least advice me on what to do.

@JoeLogan2b

7 ай бұрын

Even with the right technique and assets some investors would still make more than others. As an investor, you should've known that by now that nothing beats experience and that's final. Personally I had to reach out to a stock expert for guidance which is how I was able to grow my account close to $35k, withdraw my profit right before the correction and now I'm buying again.

100% agree. When I was 26 I bought my 1st apartment (2016), so instead of upgrading to a new iPhone I was paying my mortgage! Since than I have bought and sold 2 more apartments (instead of buying clothes and spending on stupid stuff). Which after selling last year left me with one 100% paid flat and 50k euro cash! It's all about the money habits! Btw I did this following Robert Kiyosaki adviced since I started it all with 10 euro in my pocket! However, I absolutely love Dave advices too, so now that I am 33 years old I follow both of their advices to some extend. Also one of my fave books is the "Millionaire next door"

I treated myself to a new car . 20 years later I still have it with less than 70, 000 miles. I am debt free and blessed. BUT for me I realize that if was diagnosed with a serious health condition I would be screwed because of healthcare costs despite having insurance. I am also starting to believe the saying "There is nothing more stupid than a person living poor in order to die rich."

@kylemckennie2599

8 ай бұрын

This needs more exposure

@tracy6144

6 ай бұрын

Does your health insurance not have an out of pocket maximum per year?

@madpsych78

5 ай бұрын

Always opt for an out-of-pocket max on your health insurance, ideally if that includes out-of-network providers. Even if it is something like $5000 for the year. That way you're not paying for Healthcare in perpetuity. And while on that subject, I believe that we need to become more educated on health insurance in general. Oftentimes we don't think about it or understand our plans, especially when it is obtained through our employers.

This is one of the best shows I've seen by Dave and I've listened to 100's. This is basically everything you should and shouldn't do in a nutshell.

These 2 are a force. Great matchup

My ex does stupid 💩 like this. I’m 10 years into my “new” marriage now and so ridiculously happy I can’t stand it. Being on the same page (the DR page) with someone is amazing. Being with an idiot child-man obsessed with status symbols and wasting money to impress strangers was horrible and stressful.

@ALinn-vr3nl

10 ай бұрын

Congratulations. May I ask what the DR page stands for, please?

@karenabrams8986

10 ай бұрын

@@ALinn-vr3nl Dave Ramsey!

@vickymbole1939

2 ай бұрын

​@@ALinn-vr3nl Dave Ramsey, I suppose

I am seeking some investment guidance. It seems like I am never able to identify trends, options always go against me, and I can't utilize scanners efficiently. I am looking for a simple reproducible passive income strategy that supplements my income and eventually replace my wage income.

@Andrian-ch3on

10 ай бұрын

While I don't consider myself an expert in this field, I'm sure you will find the expertise and support of an adviser invaluable.

@RickMckee-nq4ni

10 ай бұрын

I have $50,000 USD that I'm considering investing in the stock market. However, I must admit that I lack the knowledge and expertise in this area. does anyone have experience in this field, and I was wondering if you could kindly point me in the direction of your advisor or someone you trust for guidance in making informed investment decisions. Any help or recommendations you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

@Andrian-ch3on

10 ай бұрын

You may Know Michelle Christine Parker but If you don't you may do some looking up and thank me later. She's been my adviser for the most part and it's been a smooth ride

@RickMckee-nq4ni

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. I just googled her up.

@joannekelly5132

10 ай бұрын

Rental property

I love Dave and Jade and the whole team!!! God bless you guys!!

I strongly suspect that the person offered interest-only for 10 years thinks they don't have to pay back the principal. Not understanding the value of the equity in the home bespeaks someone who really needs something like Financial Peace University.

@m16ty

10 ай бұрын

Well they would be in for a rude awakening after 10 years rolled around.

I was with you until the airbag thing. I feel like airbags are a perfectly reasonable thing to want in a car 😂

@kftc1980

6 ай бұрын

Not if the “need” for that made you finance a Volvo you couldn’t afford in 1990. It’s just a dated example.

@hallhv01

5 ай бұрын

Right? Medical bills can be the end of life. Best to prevent a bad accident

This video literally gave me conviction. Thank you for sharing!

LOVE THIS! Smart in a nutshell. I love how Jade and Dave have developed this rhythm like they read each other's minds! Jade is the most articulate with fast thinking on her feet of all Dave's sidekicks (even Rachel - she's hard to listen to as she stammers around and has trouble finishing her sentences_)

@shill1444

10 ай бұрын

Yes I agree because they have timing and also chemistry. This is like two brainiacs, bouncing off of each other doing dialogue in a movie.

@Hiker2110

10 ай бұрын

I love Jade. She's great at articulating her points without shaming people. Dave can be overly harsh, and I don't think it always registers.

@mplslawnguy3389

8 ай бұрын

I've never seen any conversation where she had anything of value to add, but that's pretty much true for all of them. It's the Dave show, the others are just there to nod their heads and make pointless comments.

@curiouscat3384

8 ай бұрын

Well that's the point isn't it? Dave probably wants to retire sooner than later so he is grooming his young acolytes to take over. Of course they parrot his principles but he also shows respect when they have a unique point of view from their own experience. He can't exactly clone himself so you just have to accept a new generation.@@mplslawnguy3389

@sl0w_racer

4 ай бұрын

@@mplslawnguy3389 It makes it more fun with them in these videos though I think.

This was very informative. Thank you so much. I was thinking about getting a HELOC too so glad I watched. God bless.

Simple answer. Do not finish your basement if you are moving in 2 years. I don't care if you use cash or borrow. Save your money. Move in 2 years.

I'm 31 years old, making 28k a year and trying to find a way to get out of my poverty. I started to read books about finance to see if I could make a plan to get out of the situation. I hope it work while I watch your videos as well

@historiqueafricaine

10 ай бұрын

You will make it have faith and work hard👐😊

@traciejones6491

10 ай бұрын

I paid off my car and student loans making $24,000 5 years ago and no trust fund or help. It took hard work and couponing and doing without to achieve it. I was told I couldn't do it, but from 2014 to 2018 I paid off my $12,000 car and literally $9,993 in my remaining student loan debt. You can do it!!!!!!

@SuperTambo69

8 ай бұрын

dont buy like a poor man.

@PoyTroy

8 ай бұрын

It will bro. I make 24k a year, and did the same in reading alot of finance books to increase my income and what todo with it once I have it. Best books are richest man in Babylon and rich dad poor dad.

@unifive10

8 ай бұрын

@@traciejones6491living rent free?

Watching these videos keep me on my toes for real . Like Aht…Aht…. don’t you go get a new car & you don’t need one. Even though I’m good at staying on track & not doing foolish things I love watching these type of videos.

I’m a millionaire and I still drive a “pre-graduation” car. 😅 I hate car payments 😂

@jimroscovius

10 ай бұрын

I drive a 5-year-old Chevy Traverse Premier that I bought with cash last year. We paid cash for my wife's car, and my son paid cash for his. Always used.

@AmarisKrisla

10 ай бұрын

Me too! 😂😅

@15KHPCLUB

10 ай бұрын

⁠@@jimroscoviusI’ll be laughing at you when those timing chain guides fail 😂

@marioibarra9306

10 ай бұрын

That's AWESOME!!! I'm not a millionaire and im looking to buy a $130 item..Would you like to gift me the item you know to bless others??? Let me know if so I'll email you my info. Have a great day😊

@jimroscovius

10 ай бұрын

@15KHPCLUB I had my 2011 Traverse that I bought at 2-years-old with cash for 10 years with no issues. I'm laughing at your payments 🤣

Watching this at a point of really needing a miracle. Thanks for this teaching. 🙏

@Oglulubell

7 ай бұрын

It works so keep going. Found Dave’s method when I was in my early 20s. Pre-internet if you can imagine. Would read financial articles in a real newspaper 😉. I’m nearing retirement now and I’m set. I’ve lived a modest life but a stress free one. Because it’s been a debt free one once I followed the 7 baby steps.

If you are not in the financial market space right now, you are making a huge mistake. I understand that it could be due to ignorance, but if you want to make your money work for you... prevent inflation

@hostingkaye4104

2 ай бұрын

The previous year was difficult and never worked in my favor, I'm thinking about starting up on stock market investment

@emilyfreddie2420

2 ай бұрын

I started paying more attention to stock and learning more about online trades few days ago, thanks for the advice, I wish everyone will take this seriously!!

@lennartcederquist8265

2 ай бұрын

So true, thanks for bringing this up to my notice, the truth is this economy wouldn't be so bad if people indulge themselves more with various investments rather than just depending on their stipends and savings, because the economy wouldn't always remain as it was

@louislogan2963

2 ай бұрын

Today we have a lot of opportunities to invest in different commodities, stocks, cryptocurrencies and so much more but some people just sees this as a challenge and shy away from it

@kegaliwkesi2772

2 ай бұрын

There are series of distinct market phases that occur between the market peak and low

Preach it! Loved the commentary on class behaviors.

@dyates6380

10 ай бұрын

Yep. There's a reason advertisers put certain commercials on at certain times of the day and evening. They know their demographic and target audience. Rent to own, Payday loans, high interest used car dealer commercials (no credit, bad credit, no problem) and so on in the late morning and early afternoon, the new car ads during the evening news, the luxury car ads during sporting events, and so on.

Really love this video I wish it was 10X longer and you ranted and listed more traits

It is very important to help your community to stop the poverty.

I have the unique perspective in that my work brings me within close proximity to the ultra wealthy AND the generational poverty types. I've noticed some differences between the 2. 1: How much you value your time. 2: non formal education ... what do you actually know 3: willingness to learn new things 4: willingness to adapt, especially when shits going bad 5: foresight of your own actions 6: social skills 7: social skills 8: social skills 9: social skills 10: social skills If you wanna be rich... you have to convince people with money to give you their money. You have to convince other rich people to let you work with them. You have to convince people who know what they are doing to work for you.

Amen Dave! Live within your means and save…..only took me 43 years to figure it out.

Yeah I LOVE this checklist. I don’t want to be “normal” like other broke people Don’t lease a car Don’t take out a second mortgage Don’t finance a vacation Paying off my student loans, listening to Dave every day

@ffnovice7

10 ай бұрын

It's disappointing when close friends or family just say car payments and debt payments are a Way of Life! Just gotta perpetually be in debt To Make Money!

@costco_pizza

10 ай бұрын

A lot of people are struggling out there. We are suffering and don't know where our next meal is coming from. Student loan relief would go a long way to helping us all out. We could pay bills and put food on the table. Why are Dave and Dr. John against us having that?

@John3.36

10 ай бұрын

Problem with Ramsey is that he puts money first in his life. The goal for him is to "become a millionaire", so you can do what you wanna do. Aka, "Do what thou wilt". He tells people to move or get a new job or whatever to make more money to pay off the debt. For him freedom is more money and no debt. He talks of investing and making big money, but does not care what companies you invest in. Most Fortune 500 companies promote evil to make money whether it be a form of slave labor (Nike), Anti-Freedom (Apple, Microsoft, etc.), Medical experimentation, etc. (Pfizer), destruction of environment (Exxon), Pro LGBT (Target, Starbucks) or Military Industrial Complex (Lockheed Martin). All of the major companies make their money with some form of evil, which is where your retirement money comes from. As Christians we are to put God first and follow his principles which would keep us out of debt in the first place. Trusting God for whatever job, career, etc. is the way to go ultimately and would prevent us from making a lot of stupid decisions in the first place. Find a company like Timothy Plan that invests in companies after screening them for evils. Many times a simple life of good quality is superior than making a lot of money.

@RealHomeRecording

10 ай бұрын

Wait a minute... People actually finance vacations? Are you serious? I can understand financing business trips but geez....

@RealHomeRecording

10 ай бұрын

​@@costco_pizzaI wonder if they would not be opposed to a student loan relief program if there were stipulations against the colleges slash universities.

My tenants can't pay the rent,but they have 2 brand new cars in the driveway.

@joannetolond5782

17 күн бұрын

Luv it!

@adriennewilliams2368

11 күн бұрын

Crazy the mindset of people

I can't tell you how much your podcast has and is teaching me. I'm a new listener and am so grateful to God that even at the age of 50 that I started to. I Praise God as I sit in my 2007 Toyota that I bought from a college student, happy as can be because I truly own it. All the best to you and your team.

Guess what folks…if you still have a mortgage on a home or loan on a car….YOU DON’T OWN IT. The bank does

@sknott9426

2 ай бұрын

Exactly. People say they own their home, yet paying a mortgage. Hah! One step above being a renter? Still can get kicked out.

@dawncape5877

Күн бұрын

If you own your home and don't pay your taxes.... Guess what?

The caller says that they don't understand the point of all this equity in their home - they don't see the point in not being broke.

@Dan16673

10 ай бұрын

What an odd sentence they used

@Dan16673

10 ай бұрын

Like use w all these savingd

@user-mv9tt4st9k

10 ай бұрын

It did not sound odd to me. There is a whole line of thinking that a home becomes a source of lending, I know people who have taken out second mortgages or lines of credit to "save interest," consolidate loans, and renovate kitchens or bathrooms. "Make the Equity in Your Home Work for You," is a very familiar sales pitch. People fall for it.

@mitchellmtb7202

Ай бұрын

The caller also does not understand you do not add square footage to your house by finishing the basement.

Great information! I needed to hear this again and get back on track😀

I screwed up and took out a home equity loan and it went from 4.5 percent to 10 percent. We are dying financially now.

Jade and Dave, this was an awesome video! Thank you ❤

Another middle-class mistake that I have observed is charging consumables, especially dining out.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

10 ай бұрын

I know that in Dave's world credit cards are forbidden, however we do use them and never carry a balance, we pay them off every month.

@15KHPCLUB

10 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with that. I get discounts and coupons. So I’m paying less for my meal than you lol.

@alinatamashevich3354

9 ай бұрын

@@user-mv9tt4st9k Why? Pay cash, move on with life

@alinatamashevich3354

9 ай бұрын

@@15KHPCLUB Not so fast, I own a business, I clip CC users a few points to cover the added expenses for you using it.

@rodrigok1220

7 ай бұрын

I do the same. My auto pay automatically pays the balance each month. I get cash back each month as well

When I got out of college, i had roughly $30,000 debt. I did not own a car at all during high school or college (parents couldnt afford to give me theirs or get one for me). I lived off of the bus system my college and the town used. It sucked but I did it. When i graduated and moved back in with my parents, there was not much of a bus system in my area. The job I got required I be available pretty much whenever needed. I had to get a car. This is what I did: I knew in college I would need a car at some point, so I took out max loans allowed (govt loans/pell) and saved as much of those as I could in back that was not necessary to survive and be educated. So when I got out of college, I was able to take $13000 and outright buy a used 2014 nissan sedan. Nothing fancy, looked to be in good condition and still drove decently, only 14000 miles on it. Had it for about 6 years now and still my only car. Not sure if this was the wisest plan given the ehole situation could have gone sideways, but might be a plan if you need a car after college and want to avoid debt. Note: I worked at a GAS STATION for $10/hr after college full time (40 hours) and picked up a min wage side job to pay off loans faster. So if you can get ANYTHING that pays more for 40 hours regularly than I did, you will be on the same path are far better off than I was - excluding living alone expenses since I lived with family. Note 2: unless you want to teach or do research, avoid psychology as a major. Huge waste of time.

Wow! Accidentally landed on this video and he hit the nail on the head w all of it. I watch friends and family make these same mistakes…..repeatedly…expecting different results. I’m still learning, but at least I haven’t checked allll the mistakes on those boxes 😅

There are a few changes I would like to make to my home. Nothing "needs" to be done though. I am focusing on paying the house off, which should be about four years. ONLY THEN will I look at making any cosmetic upgrades.

No debt aside from medical bills but they only added up to less than 5 grand. Drive old cars , live in a trailer, for now, not by choice. At 57 trying to find my way back to middle class. We've been through alot but well come out of it by Gods help and the decision i make. I don't care to be rich, just to be ok. But you guys are right about what we do with our money puts us in a bad place. Im prime example. Hopefully ive learned from my bad choices and can look forward from here. Thanks for your channel.

@daydreamer820able

7 ай бұрын

Good luck. I hope you overcome all your battles and will be blessed to be better off in JESUS name Amen 🙏🏻

What a video. Not one lie told especially about the actions of Poor People.

Success depends on the actions or steps you take to achieve it. Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future.., I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life!!

@Robertgriffinne

9 ай бұрын

Starting early is simply the best way of getting ahead to build wealth , investing remains a priority. I learnt from my last year's experience , I am able to build a suitable life because I invested early ahead this time.

@instinctively_awesome8283

9 ай бұрын

Exactly. That's my major concern and what kind of profitable business or investment can someone do with the current rise in economic downturn

@tommychestnut5335

9 ай бұрын

I have been investing in stocks for over 3 years now and I have made nothing less that $400k in ROI. My portfolio has grown exponentially. Will advise you consider stocks inveestment.

@Alejandracamacho357

9 ай бұрын

I find this interesting. Could you please provide me with the means to get in touch with your Adviser? I am concerned about my dwindling portfolio.

@tommychestnut5335

9 ай бұрын

”Debra Ella Nicholas” is the lady's name. I first saw her on a goldman sachs' report, then on Smart Advisors, and immediately looked her up on the internet; it was the best decision I've made to stay afloat in these crazy times. She has been outstanding.

This is not what "poor people" do. This is what broke people do. The larger the house, the harder it is to sell because you have a greatly reduced buyer base and the buyers have much higher expectations. You never improve your house beyond the neighborhood its in.

@aolvaar8792

10 ай бұрын

???? "You never improve your house beyond the neighborhood its in." $250K homes sold for $50K in 2010 People bought and started to improve. I don't intend to sell,

@bkucenski

10 ай бұрын

@@aolvaar8792 yes. House prices don't go up because of improvements. It's inflation driven and the economic value of the businesses close by

@user-mv9tt4st9k

10 ай бұрын

Thankfully the McMansions seem to be falling out of fashion. For decades, people who move into older and lesser kept neighborhoods--buying within their means--with the intent to repair or renovate their new home have been accused of "gentrifying an area." In some cities, the "gentrification" label is applied to modest or run down areas where homeowners do little more than paint the house and clear up the yard. Several houses like that in a run down or mostly rental property neighborhood will bring up the desireability and property values, and then the rents. Once the rents go up, those families living within their means and improving their neighborhoods get derided for their efforts or accused of "forcing out low income residents." It is ridiculous, really. (speaking of media reports about communities in Los Angeles or Pasadena, California)

@henrylicious

10 ай бұрын

​@@aolvaar8792That's area dependent. It varies by location.

@genxx2724

10 ай бұрын

@@user-mv9tt4st9k Pretty sad that putting the house back in the respectable condition it was meant to be in is considered gentrification.

This is AWESOME!!!! GREAT CONTENT!! You Must Change Your Money Spending habits to get your Finances going in the right direction. This statement I saw on a Church Marquee Changed how I handled my Finaces. " It's Hard being Broke and it's Hard to Save, Choose Your Hard" That's When my Discipline Set in🙏❤

I need a daily reaming like this to stay on track.. thank you!

You Dave and Anthony O, have no idea how many lives you are changing every day for the better…with a grateful heart for teaching me how to not only tackle my debts but be money smart…thank you from Edmonton Canada 🇨🇦

Not having an airbag is a real problem, but that doesn't mean that you need a $40,000+ car. I bought a 7-year old Honda Accord 5 years ago my senior year of college for $9,500 and it is still driving great.

@MrJimmy3459

10 ай бұрын

Most every car has airbags post 1995, IDK many people driving cars older than 1995

@bellabobbybob3476

10 ай бұрын

Bought a 2007 Mitsubishi outlander back to 2015, I still drive it, it runs smoothly, but it doesn’t look very nice because I hit a deer on the highway 4 years ago, the right side is completely misshapen.

@15KHPCLUB

10 ай бұрын

@@MrJimmy3459 Not anymore thanks to Cash For Clunkers.

Back in 2007 most everyone was using their home as an atm. I had a hard, personal rule never take an equity loan for anything. My friends and family refinanced and took equity loans and were driving nicer cars and taking better vacations than me. When the financial crisis came most of them went broke and bankrupt. I wasn't even underwater. Their Escalade was a burden. My Honda Accord was paid for and I had money in the bank.

@Andrew-3445

10 ай бұрын

They get suckered in. The saying is "you haven't matured until you stop trying to impress others" says it all. The people they're trying to impress with fancy cars, clothes, jewlery and such will not save them when they end up homeless because of debt.

@thebuttermilkyway687

10 ай бұрын

Yes and then those of us who had money saved, like you, were able to swoop in and buy a good house for several years after the crash. It was a buyers market if you had a down payment and weren’t paralyzed from moving by being underwater on a house

This video probably changed my life and put things in perspective. Thank you.

Watching these videos is making me appreciate my life more and more... Being debt free is a luxury in itself... I never realized how much debt people r in

This is hilarious! "We own part of our house (equity). Let's spend it!!!" - Stupid Tax 101.

The big question is if they are planning to move within two years, will the renovations increase the price of the house in excess of the cost of the renovations. Personally, if I were planning to move, I wouldn't go through the hassle of a major renovation unless I was going to realize a significant return on investment.

@gm2407

10 ай бұрын

In excess of the renovation cost and interest on top of the principle by the date of repayment. I would cashflow anything urgent then just sell as is. The forever home is the one that matters. Dont bother with a loan.

@JustinCase780

10 ай бұрын

not likely...sell it as is like the other commenter shared

@curiouscat3384

10 ай бұрын

I agree but it also depends on the neighborhood , if their house is the smallest and dumpiest on the block. But just adding square footage for themselves on the chance that it will increase value is not a good idea. Dave ALWAYS cautions against any renovations unless you can pay for it with cash.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

10 ай бұрын

From the rationale presented, it sounded like maybe these homeowners were being talked into improvements to increase the value of the house. We researched pricey home improvements and the only one that made sense in terms of increasing value was ADDING a bathroom. Unless an exiting kitchen or bathroom is seriously dilapidated, it does not seem to be worth the thousands to have a professional completely renovate it.

@thirdcoast-nx7jx

10 ай бұрын

Spending 30,000 to get 15,000 or whatever the numbers are. In the end it's a bad idea. Wash and wax a car before you sell it but don't drop in a new engine.

Just found you and immediately Subscribed. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have three children's books and ond fiction unpublished, 160 pieces of original art, and some poems and pro's just waiting to make me sustainable. But fear of something keeps me stuck 😢

You're a great team. Thank you for your work!

I was listening to Dave back in the '90s on 99.7 in Nashville. I was up to my eyeballs in debt and wanted out. It took me a few years but I paid everything off and haven't borrowed anything since a house in 2004 (which has been paid off since 2012). It's insane how fast you can amass money with a decent job and no payments. Now I admit Dave would probably frown on my number of toys, but they all were bought with cash. He also probably wouldn't like me buying a brand new 2024 GMC truck, but I paid cash for it.

@michaelfleming40

10 ай бұрын

No, Dave Ramsey would not frown. You're debt free and I bet you have retirement accounts. He would be happy for you.

@Shotleythinktank

10 ай бұрын

I remember that channel & show! Trucked thru Nashville to Fl every week in 97-00. And we got totally outta debt too!!

@m16ty

10 ай бұрын

@@Shotleythinktank Now go though Nashville headed to FL down I65 you'll see that big building with "Ramsey" written on it bedside the interstate in Franklin.

@ClaudhyaLifestyle

9 ай бұрын

Very well done!

I am learning this in my 40s oh my it has been eye opening...I need to tech my kiddos this.

This was soooo timely thank you all

Home improvements DO boost equity in the home, but it will take a LONG time before the increase in equity outweighs what you spent for the upgrades.

@Andrew-3445

10 ай бұрын

Investopedia shows you only capture about 60-80% of it back and that's if it goes well. Meanwhile, it provides no extra income if you're living in it.

We need more of Dave on the mic telling it how it is 🙏🙏🙏

@kimharris3322

10 ай бұрын

Yes, we do. This is great!

@AviationDirection

7 ай бұрын

Lol only if he says to take out more than makes sense for retirement (8%)

WOW! We all need to hear this!!!

Love this advice! Rn I'm stuck in that middle class behavior. Starting to transition to rich people behavior. Paid off 1 car... 1 to go.

I would only use the loan if you can afford to pay a large chunk of the loan each month. If you can pay off the loan in a year or less. But Dave is correct, don't do it if you only pay interest.

2022 was a hell of a year, I have made $150,000 before taxes as the sole breadwinner and head of household. This is a great starting point and I’m very aware how blessed we are to be in this position, but I’m always looking ahead on how to improve. I currently have $88K left in student loans (originally close to $150K) and very little credit card debt (less than $2K with more than $25K available). I have two auto loans totaling $100K for two electric vehicles at 5% interest. I will appreciate suggestions from anyone who has been in same shoes on how to go about them

@westgibbs

10 ай бұрын

You may want to start somewhere different, like the snowball method, where you focus on one loan, usually the smallest one, and direct all of your resources to pay off that loan while maintaining payments on the others.

@simone_maya

10 ай бұрын

You may want to work with a money coach or investment advisor, although an investment adviser will concentrate on long term a money coach will help you with paying off all of your debts, maximize your cash flow and help you create systems and processes to direct your money proactively.

@clintscott3300

10 ай бұрын

A financial adviser could help too to create a more holistic plan for your money. They can assist you in the creation of both short and long-term goals and then help you by giving guidance on the financial decisions and opportunities you are presented with.

@BenBak-wt7qi

10 ай бұрын

Yeah get you an invaluable adviser, everyone has blind spots when it comes to their finances. I began consulting with an advisor in WA from NY. I have a plan in place now and began to love spreadsheets making 662k in the past 8 months from barely 400k makes me have high hopes for 2023.

@xavier_lucas

10 ай бұрын

Who is this advisor you work with? I have tried getting around me and it is practically impossible to get one that doesn’t charge exorbitantly. Can you also share what the fee structure is like?

I received a letter from my bank many years ago offering me to cash out my CD's early without penalty. They were purchased at a high interest rate and rates were in the gutter. And I laughed and let them mature.

As I 'm learning to be an underwriter, anything that is below grade (below ground level) adds nothing to the property appraisal. Nothing is stopping from doing it, but don't expect a return.

Given the current economic difficulties that the country is experiencing in 2023, how can we enhance our earnings during this period of adjustment? I cannot let my $680k savings vanish after putting in so much effort to accumulate them.

@BenjaminMcLeod815

9 ай бұрын

Well the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward and such impeccable decisions are better guided by professionals

@PhilipMurray251

9 ай бұрын

Yes true, I have been in touch with a financial advisor. With an initial starting reserve of $80k, my advisor chooses the entry and exit commands for my portfolio, which has grown to approximately $550k.

@Natalieneptune469

9 ай бұрын

I’ve been looking to switch to an advisor for a while now. Any help pointing me to who your advisor is?

@PhilipMurray251

9 ай бұрын

There are a lot of independent advisors you might look into. But i work with Betty Sue Blanchard and I have been working together for nearly four years, and she is excellent. You could proceed with her if she satisfies your discretion. I endorse her

@Natalieneptune469

9 ай бұрын

I just looked her up on the internet and found her webpage with her credentials. I wrote her a outlining my financial objectives and planned a call with her.

Why!! Honestly!!! Why would you call Dave Ramsey and ask him about taking out a loan? Are you new to this planet?

I wish this program was on when I was in high school and college. I'm just learning this just mid way into my university, through my accounting/marketing classes.

@teresaalbin-davis4529

6 ай бұрын

FYI, I know someone who did go through the program and still spends like congress, it takes personal responsibility too

I don’t have much debt under $5,000 total between my wife and I. We drive vehicles that we bought out right and as a mechanic we do save a lot with my knowledge and labor when it comes to vehicle maintenance/repair. We don’t save much though and don’t quite live check to check but we spend too much on the weekends with the kids and such. We rent but are working towards buying a house for under $150,000. I just started contributing to our works 401K plan and they match up to 3% gross so I just started doing the maximum amount I can and still have them match. Dave’s advice is well needed.

Omg. Dave’s hilarious when he’s in it. Get the life insurance agent out of your living room with your stick 😂😂😂 get out 😂😂