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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 2H 6M

Big Debt Requires Bigger Discipline

from The Ramsey Show · host Ramsey Network

🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Share the Ramsey 101 Playlist!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dave Ramsey and George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "How do I navigate refusing a large monetary gift from family due to cultural expectations?" "I'm about to take on $200,000 of student loans, how do I begin to pay this off?" "Dave, have you gone soft on Crypto?" "I'm worried that if I buy a car right now, it will jeopardize my ability to get a home loan" "How do I support my household on my own when my husband doesn't work?" "Should I take the buyout or the monthly payments for my pension?" "How do I ask my boss for a raise?" "Should I take out a HELOC for home repairs?" "Should I re-enter the workforce if it means that I will be away from my friends and family more?" "Is it okay to not buy a home for a couple of years while living in a foreign country?" "My husband says I'm financially abusive, is he right?" "Can I go on vacation while I am saving for a house?" "How do I improve my credit score so I can get balance transfer credit cards?" Next Steps: ✔️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Help us make the show better. Please take this short survey.⁠⁠ 📞 Have a question for the show? Call 888-825-5225 weekdays from 2–5 p.m. ET or⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠send us an email.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  📱 Get episodes early in the free Ramsey Network app!  📈⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️‍🩹 Get trusted insurance coverage that fits your budget. ⁠⁠⁠⁠📖 Your Total Money Makeover starts here. 💵⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with our Sponsors: Stop paying more and start shopping smarter at ALDI Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp Go to Boost Mobile to switch today! Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries Get started today with Churchill Mortgage Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe Go to FAIRWINDS Credit Union for an exclusive account bundle! Find top Health Insurance Plans at Health Trust Financial Use code RAMSEY to save 20% at Mama Bear Legal Forms Visit NetSuite today to learn more For more information, go to SimpliSafe Use promo code RAMSEY for 18% off at The Nokbox Get started with YRefy or call 844-2-RAMSEY Visit Zander Insurance for your free instant quote today! Explore more from Ramsey Network: 💸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Ramsey Show Highlights⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🧠 ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dr. John Delony Show⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🍸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Smart Money Happy Hour⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rachel Cruze Show⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠George Kamel⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🪑 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📈 ⁠⁠⁠⁠EntreLeadership⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Share the Ramsey 101 Playlist!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dave Ramsey and George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "How do I navigate refusing a large monetary gift from family due to cultural expectations?" "I'm about to take on $200,000 of student loans, how do I begin to pay this off?" "Dave, have you gone soft on Crypto?" "I'm worried that if I buy a car right now, it will jeopardize my ability to get a home loan" "How do I support my household on my own when my husband doesn't work?" "Should I take the buyout or the monthly payments for my pension?" "How do I ask my boss for a raise?" "Should I take out a HELOC for home repairs?" "Should I re-enter the workforce if it means that I will be away from my friends and family more?" "Is it okay to not buy a home for a couple of years while living in a foreign country?" "My husband says I'm financially abusive, is he right?" "Can I go on vacation while I am saving for a house?" "How do I improve my credit score so I can get balance transfer credit cards?" Next Steps: ✔️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Help us make the show better. Please take this short survey.⁠⁠ 📞 Have a question for the show? Call 888-825-5225 weekdays from 2–5 p.m. ET or⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠send us an email.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  📱 Get episodes early in the free Ramsey Network app!  📈⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️‍🩹 Get trusted insurance coverage that fits your budget. ⁠⁠⁠⁠📖 Your Total Money Makeover starts here. 💵⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with our Sponsors: Stop paying more and start shopping smarter at ALDI Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp Go to Boost Mobile to switch today! Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries Get started today with Churchill Mortgage Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe Go to FAIRWINDS Credit Union for an exclusive account bundle! Find top Health Insurance Plans at Health Trust Financial Use code RAMSEY to save 20% at Mama Bear Legal Forms Visit NetSuite today to learn more For more information, go to SimpliSafe Use promo code RAMSEY for 18% off at The Nokbox Get started with YRefy or call 844-2-RAMSEY Visit Zander Insurance for your free instant quote today! Explore more from Ramsey Network: 💸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Ramsey Show Highlights⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🧠 ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dr. John Delony Show⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🍸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Smart Money Happy Hour⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rachel Cruze Show⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠George Kamel⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🪑 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📈 ⁠⁠⁠⁠EntreLeadership⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Share the Ramsey 101 Playlist!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dave Ramsey and George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "How do I navigate refusing a large monetary gift from family due to cultural expectations?" "I'm about to take on $200,000 of...

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