When You Feel Overwhelmed, Control the Controllables
from The Ramsey Show
by Ramsey Network
Published: Fri Sep 12 2025
Show Notes
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Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss:
- "Should I pay off my HELOC first in my debt snowball?"
- "Is it possible to graduate Baby Step 4?"
- "We're expecting $500,000 from the sale of a business. How do we best use these funds?"
- "How do I break the news to my wife that we are broke and $500,000 in debt?"
- "I own my own business and haven't been saving for taxes. How do I get out of this mess and keep the business going?"
- "Can I change my career now that I've finished Baby Step 2?"
- "Should we consider our rental property as debt in Baby Step 2?"
- "How do I get out of a motorcycle I'm upside down on?"
- "How can I convince my husband that we need to create a joint account?"
- "My wife wants to take a trip to Europe but I would rather keep investing 40% of our income."
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