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DAVE RAMSEY | Jul 2, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Umbrella insurance will ease mind
You can buy an additional $1 million in liability insurance for your home and car for around $250 a year.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jun 25, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Ignore planners’ advice not to save for college
A financial planner suggesting clients not open college savings accounts for their children to ensure other forms of aid is giving bad advice.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jun 23, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Give baby supplies to struggling mom instead of cash
A generous couple helping a struggling single mom wants to make sure the money they give her goes to help the child. Supplying her with goods instead of cash guarantees that.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jun 18, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Leave day trading to others, don’t touch emergency fund
Buying and selling single stocks is an ultra-high-risk proposition. Raiding your emergency fund to pay for a day trading class isn't a good idea.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jun 11, 2019Dave Ramsey says: A 15-year mortgage is the smartest way to go
Unless you feel like handing the bank piles of cash every month for 30 years, go with a 15-year mortgage. That's a good way to win with money.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jun 4, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Collectibles are not part of investment strategy
Investing in collectibles like vintage watches or expensive wine is OK, but consider it a hobby and not part of your invesment strategy.
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DAVE RAMSEY | May 28, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Married couples should combine finances
If you want a quality marriage and a high probably of building wealth, couples should combine their finances.
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DAVE RAMSEY | May 21, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Being a long-distance landlord is not for everyone
A debt-free military couple is a good position, financially, to jump back into the game as long-distance landlords.
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DAVE RAMSEY | May 14, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Listen to wife, set up emergency fund for retirement
A good pension can feel pretty solid, but nothing’s perfect, so set up an emergency fund of six months to retire in peace.
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DAVE RAMSEY | May 7, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Get certified as buyer before starting house search
The only thing better than being preapproved to buy a home is getting certified, Dave Ramsey says.
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DAVE RAMSEY | May 5, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Paying extra on car loan principal is fast way out of debt
Make sure you keep an accurate, written record of the monthly and overall amounts you’re designating as “principal only” when you're paying down a loan.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Apr 30, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Emergency fund for business can be a game-changer
The idea of a small business having six months of expenses set aside in an emergency fund is a terrific one, Dave Ramsey says.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Apr 28, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Getting rid of credit cards is great way to overcome debt
Personal finance is almost all about behavior. That's why getting rid of credit cards — and credit card debt — puts you on the right path to better money management.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Apr 23, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Budget-billing for utilities is smart planning
Budget-billing can make things so much easier when it comes to paying utilities. It's really helpful when you’re first starting to live on a budget.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Apr 21, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Hold off on charging high school-age son rent
Parents who are teaching their high schooler responsibility are considering charging him rent as a life lesson. Dave Ramsey says cut the kid a break.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Apr 16, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Make time with family time well spent
A small-business owner is trying to find a balance between work and family. Dave Ramsey says focus on the thing that needs the most attention at the time.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Apr 9, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Set up account for work-related travel expenses
Use a debit card with an account that’s completely separate from your personal checking account for work-related travel expenses.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Apr 2, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Help prepare stepdaughter for real world
A man about to be married wants to know the best way to help guide his 20-year-old future stepdaughter toward more financial independence.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Mar 26, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Change in debt status depends on change in behavior
Debt consolidation makes you feel like you did something to really change your financial world when you didn’t. That’s part of the catch.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Mar 19, 2019Dave Ramsey says: After breakup, have name taken off joint credit card
After a woman breaks up with her boyfriend, Dave Ramsey recommends she call the credit card company immediately to have her name taken off a joint account.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Mar 12, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Find new job, then start saving to open repair shop
It's OK to dream and plan for having your own business, but secure income first, then start saving for that big solo step.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Mar 5, 2019
Dave Ramsey says: Investigate your retirement plan choices
Max out a Roth IRA before you do anything with a company 457(b) retirement plan, Dave Ramsey advises a single firefighter.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Feb 26, 2019Dave Ramsey says: With alternative in place, opt out of work health savings
It’s not the end of the world if you don’t fund the health savings account portion of your current insurance plan.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Feb 24, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Zero percent financing is just a numbers game
Companies offering zero-percent interest have data that says most people who take out these loans don’t pay off in the allotted time. Then comes interest.