EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 2H 7M
Big Paychecks Won’t Fix Dumb Financial Decisions
from The Ramsey Show · host Ramsey Network
🤔 Can an online will work for you? Take this quiz to find out! Jade Warshaw and George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: “Why isn’t bankruptcy a good way to force me into a “cash is king” approach to debt?” “My mother expects my brother and me to take care of her financially in her old age. What should we do?” “How do we pay off a HELOC that we’ve been using as a giant credit card?” “How do I deal with family that’s mismanaging their money?” “Should I stay in my job or go to college?” “I’m $90,000 in debt and I’m struggling to cut back my expenses. How do I get into a “rice and beans” mentality?” “My mother is in $90,000 of debt and after digging into her finances, I have no idea how to help her” “If I was looking for a risky investment, what are my best options?” “Should we pull money from retirement or take out a Heloc to cover our expenses when my husband changes careers?” “Do you recommend adult children living with parents without contributing to expenses?” “Should we sell our dream home for financial peace?” “My father gave me a loan for my house. Should I pay him back or have it taken out of my inheritance?” 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! 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! 💻 Find out where you stand with your money and get a free plan. 🛡️Protect yourself with trusted insurance coverage that fits your budget 🎅 Hurry—Your chance to win $5k is almost over! Enter the Ramsey Cash Giveaway today! 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! Go to Casper Sleep and use promo code RAMSEY to learn more. 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! Debt collectors hassling you? Take back control of your life at Guardian Litigation Group 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. 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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🤔 Can an online will work for you? Take this quiz to find out! Jade Warshaw and George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: “Why isn’t bankruptcy a good way to force me into a “cash is king” approach to debt?” “My mother expects my brother and me to take care of her financially in her old age. What should we do?” “How do we pay off a HELOC that we’ve been using as a giant credit card?” “How do I deal with family that’s mismanaging their money?” “Should I stay in my job or go to college?” “I’m $90,000 in debt and I’m struggling to cut back my expenses. How do I get into a “rice and beans” mentality?” “My mother is in $90,000 of debt and after digging into her finances, I have no idea how to help her” “If I was looking for a risky investment, what are my best options?” “Should we pull money from retirement or take out a Heloc to cover our expenses when my husband changes careers?” “Do you recommend adult children living with parents without contributing to expenses?” “Should we sell our dream home for financial peace?” “My father gave me a loan for my house. Should I pay him back or have it taken out of my inheritance?” 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! 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! 💻 Find out where you stand with your money and get a free plan. 🛡️Protect yourself with trusted insurance coverage that fits your budget 🎅 Hurry—Your chance to win $5k is almost over! Enter the Ramsey Cash Giveaway today! 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! Go to Casper Sleep and use promo code RAMSEY to learn more. 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! Debt collectors hassling you? Take back control of your life at Guardian Litigation Group 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. 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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