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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.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Feb 19, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Old-fashioned envelope system should cut spending
The “envelope system” is just grandma’s old-fashioned, common sense way of budgeting money. It'll keep you from overspending.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Feb 12, 2019Dave Ramsey says: You’ll trash mom’s credit missing student-loan payments
Repaying a student loan is the right thing to do, especially if your mother co-signed for it, Dave Ramsey says.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Feb 5, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Daughter needs to take responsibility for credit card bill
A college student has signed up for a credit card against her father's advice. She hasn't made a payment and owes $3,500. Dave Ramsey advises dad not to bail her out.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jan 29, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Borrowing large sums from family isn’t worth risk
Borrowing money from family is a tricky situation and oftentimes gets in the way of relationships, Dave Ramsey says.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jan 27, 2019Dave Ramsey says: File police report, alert creditors to fraudulent accounts
A man has opened several credit accounts using his ex-wife's Social Security number. Dave Ramsey said let the police know and keep alerting the credit card companies to the fraud.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jan 22, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Financial adviser can help sort through retirement plan
When you plan for retirement, a good financial adviser will help you make informed decisions about your money, and they will explain all aspects of your investments until you understand everything.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jan 20, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Don’t play timeshare game, it’s a risk
Lots of folks go into a timeshare sale pitch believing they’ll play the game and win. But most people aren’t as tough a sell as they think.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jan 15, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Have mom pay off her mortgage, let stocks do their job
Most of a 75-year-old woman's money is in the stock market, which worries her son. Dave Ramsey, however, doesn't see it as a problem.
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DAVE RAMSEY | Jan 8, 2019Dave Ramsey says: Set spending limits when it comes to new technology
Designate a percentage of your revenue to replace equipment, Dave Ramsey says, in order to have a limit but still make your technology needs happen.