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Stop Excusing Debt as a Dream by Ramsey Network

Stop Excusing Debt as a Dream

from The Ramsey Show

by Ramsey Network

Published: Tue Aug 26 2025

Show Notes

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Dave Ramsey and Dr. John Delony answer your questions and discuss:

  • "My wife and I aren't on the same page financially. At what point should I open a separate bank account that I can manage?"
  • "I feel insecure only having $1,000 in my emergency fund while I'm in Baby Step 1..."
  • "My husband hid credit card debt from me again. How do I protect myself from his out-of-control spending?"
  • "Was taking out a $100,000 loan to buy cattle a bad idea?"
  • "What should I do with my stock that has grown to $1.8 million?"
  • "Should we accept a $100,000 gift from my parents?"
  • "What's the best way to invest?"
  • "I'll be graduating med school with over $200,000 of student loan debt. How do I pay them off while investing in a Roth?"
  • "Is this trend of people selling their houses for RVs healthy?"
  • "How do I repair my marriage and get out of debt?"
  • "Should I confront my mother about using my 529 to pay for an exchange student's college instead of my tuition?"


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