Dave Ramsey

Forget luxury cars and designer handbags—according to Dave Ramsey, the real status symbol today is owning your home outright. In a recent tweet, Ramsey declared, “The paid-off home mortgage has taken the place of the BMW as the status symbol of choice.” The paid-off home mortgage has...

Money can be tricky in marriage, but financial expert Dave Ramsey has a clear stance: married couples should combine their finances rather than splitting expenses. In a recently shared clip on X, Ramsey took a call from a listener who asked how married couples should handle money. His response was...

A Silicon Valley millionaire recently called "The Ramsey Show" with a question: should he buy a $250,000 Lamborghini Huracán? The 39-year-old has a net worth of $3.66 million, built through hard work and successful company acquisitions. Earning $300,000 a year with a 30% bonus, he can afford the...

Dave Ramsey has made his stance clear on corporate taxes and how they affect regular Americans. In a recent clip "The Ramsey Show" posted on YouTube Shorts, Ramsey explains that the idea of taxing corporate America is "mythology." "The company that I own is a corporation," he explained. "Now, if...

If your grocery bill keeps climbing, you’re not imagining things. The Consumer Price Index shows that food prices increased 2.5% from December 2023 to December 2024, and experts say they’ll keep rising in 2025. While the increase may not be as steep, many shoppers still feel the pinch....

For parents, getting their teen their first car is a joyful moment, but financial expert Dave Ramsey says it’s not the greatest long-term idea.  Ramsey believes that when parents buy cars for their kids, it can create unrealistic expectations about money. Instead of seeing a car as...

Mercedes from Toronto called into The Dave Ramsey Show with what seemed like a pretty standard question—until she dropped a number that left Ramsey practically speechless. She was on maternity leave and wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, but her husband wasn't on board. The catch? Her husband was...

Dave Ramsey is rarely left speechless. But when a Canadian restaurant owner revealed the capital gains tax he'd have to pay if he sold his business, Ramsey was stunned. On a recent episode of the EntreLeadership podcast, a caller named Joe explained his dilemma. He and his wife own two restaurants...

Dave Ramsey is always direct when it comes to building wealth, and this time he's making it straightforward, too. If you're 25 and don't end up a millionaire, you “might need a wake-up call.” The good news is that even if you start late, you can still hit $1 million before retirement....

A 70-year-old woman called into The Ramsey Show with a financial situation that had her feeling completely overwhelmed.  "I have no retirement. My husband and I—neither one have a retirement," she admitted. This couple's situation is especially alarming when compared to national averages....

Dave Ramsey, the financial guru known for his strict budgeting advice, recently revealed that when it comes to travel, he spares no expense. On a recent episode of the Smart Money Happy Hour podcast, Ramsey admitted that his biggest splurge is on “uber-luxury, bougie travel.” “The...

If you've ever listened to The Ramsey Show, you know Dave Ramsey doesn't do subtle. Whether you're a fan or not – there's no denying the man knows how to cut through the noise. Case in point: a call from a 47-year-old who thought he had his financial life somewhat together – until Ramsey dismantled...

Financial guru Dave Ramsey has a stark reminder for anyone wondering why their finances feel stuck: small, daily expenses can snowball into a major financial drain. Ramsey recently highlighted in a tweet that spending just $13.70 a day on things you don't truly need adds up to $5,000 a year. At...

A recent call to The Ramsey Show featured a lottery winner who chose to keep his $22 million windfall a secret from nearly everyone, including his teenage children. Financial expert Dave Ramsey agreed with the decision, reinforcing the idea that managing wealth responsibly sometimes means keeping...

Running a business comes with its fair share of challenges, especially when trying to operate debt-free. Sean, a small-business owner from Lake Charles, Louisiana, recently called into Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership podcast to discuss one specific struggle: his family-owned business couldn't seem to...