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DAVE RAMSEY | Apr 28, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Sign up for life insurance well before you reach 70
Life insurance is fairly easy to get until around age 70, depending on your overall health situation, Dave Ramsey says. Don't wait.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Apr 21, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Buy building for business or keep leasing?
A small business owner should only buy a building when he or she has a solid track record of success, and a really good idea of what the building needs will be.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Apr 14, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Hiring unreliable relative is bad for your business
As an entrepreneur, you have the right and responsibility to do what’s best for your company. That means you shouldn’t hire anyone who isn’t a good fit, even a relative.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Apr 7, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Talk with husband about his struggling business
Using another household income to help keep a small business afloat could mean it's time to move from that venture, Dave Ramsey says.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Mar 31, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Emergency fund is for dire situations
There’s no shame in using your emergency fund if you really need to. That’s what it’s there for. Just make sure you’ve got a real reason to use it.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Mar 29, 2020Dave Ramsey says: You can bridge the financial gap during tough times
If your workplace has closed its doors and isn’t offering pay during the coronavirus crisis, then it’s time for a financial regrouping.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Mar 24, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Safe bet is to put 15% of income into retirement
If you put 15% of your income into your retirement, you won't have to rely solely on Social Security or a pension. That's a sound plan, Dave Ramsey says.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Mar 22, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Give back unearned health savings contribution
A former employee is still receiving contributions to her health savings account. The company has asked for the money back. Just do it, Dave Ramsey says.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Mar 17, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Pay what you owe on debt dropped from credit report
There are two good reasons to go back and deal with a debt that has been dropped off your credit report, personal finance guru Dave Ramsey says.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Mar 15, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Divorced mom should play safe with money, get CD
A recently divorced mother of two with a good job and house already paid for should put her money in a CD and stay away from stocks, Dave Ramsey advises.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Mar 10, 2020Dave Ramsey says: With new baby and home, couple should buy life insurance
A couple with a new baby and a new home would be wise to put their money into term life insurance policies and not mortgage protection.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Mar 3, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Money market is safe place for emergency fund
You should never put your emergency fund into anything that can go down in value, like mutual funds, or anything that charges penalties for early withdrawals.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Mar 1, 2020Dave Ramsey says: It’s better to preplan than prepay for funeral
Preplan rather than prepay for funerals. If you live to an average age, for what you’d prepay today at your age, you could invest the amount and be self-insured.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Feb 25, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Keep money in Roth IRA, pay down debt another way
The worst thing you could do is cash out an Roth IRA unless it's necessary to pay off debt to avoid bankruptcy or foreclosure.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Feb 23, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Keep hammering away on disputed bill
If you're in a dispute with a company over a bill, keep pushing to get it corrected. The problem won’t go away until you get everything completely rooted out.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Feb 18, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Update life insurance every 3-4 years
As you get out of debt and build wealth, and as the kids get older, the real question to ask yourselves is how much less life insurance do you need?
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DAVE RAMSEY | Feb 11, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Tighten budget, start saving for emergency fund
A couple making good money and debt-free except for their home should be able to tighten up their budget enough to save up an emergency fund.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Feb 4, 2020Dave Ramsey says: A little cash on hand won’t hurt budget
A little cash in your pocket can help with everyday or unexpected expenses, but it's best to keep the amount on the low side if you're on a budget.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jan 28, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Playing lottery is irresponsible for someone in debt
The lottery is a tax on the poor and people who can’t do math. Instead of playing, focus on working hard and living on a tight budget to grow your money.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jan 21, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Spend less and skip debt consolidation
Using a debt consolidation company seems appealing, but it can trash your credit for a long time when it comes to buying a car or a house.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jan 14, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Too much car payment debt weighing down couple
A couple with $50,000 in loans on their cars can get out of debt pretty fast if they just get rid of the cars.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jan 7, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Life on budget leads to better days
Living on a monthly budget, and telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went, is an important step toward gaining control of your finances.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jan 1, 2020Dave Ramsey says: Parents’ debt wouldn’t be held against children
Any outstanding debt parents have upon passing will likely go against their estate; children would not be responsible.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Dec 31, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Put off investing, use extra money to pay down bills
Keep working on paying down debt and hold off putting extra money into investments, Dave Ramsey advises.