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Mentioned in 79 episodes

The Total Money Makeover

Book • 1994

The Total Money Makeover provides a comprehensive plan for financial fitness, focusing on seven 'baby steps' to help individuals get out of debt and build wealth.

The steps include saving a $1,000 emergency fund, using the debt-snowball method to pay off debts, saving a 3-6 month emergency fund, investing for retirement, saving for children's college, paying off the home mortgage, and building wealth.

The book also corrects common money myths and offers practical advice based on real-life success stories.

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

Craig Groeschel

Mentioned in 79 episodes

Mentioned by

Jaspreet Singh

as the second book he read cover to cover.

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Mentioned by

Dave Ramsey

as a book that has sold 12 million copies.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

in the context of his financial philosophy of living below one's means.

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Mentioned by

Dave Ramsey

while explaining the concept of seven baby steps to financial success.

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Mentioned by

Alex Hormozi

when discussing

Dave Ramsey

's views on debt.

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Mentioned by

Craig Groeschel

as the author of several books, including "The Total Money Makeover".

Dave Ramsey’s Guide to Business Growth

Mentioned by

Shawn Ryan

as the book that changed his life.

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Mentioned by

Dave Ramsey

as his best-selling book, with the 'baby steps' as the core message.

Over 100 Years of Leadership Advice in 97 Minutes

Mentioned by

Lewis Howes

as a source of wisdom on building wealth and handling finances.

The 5 Things That Will Make You Wealthy In 10 Years w/ Dave Ramsey EP 1415

Mentioned when discussing investment portfolio split equally between four different categories.

How to Beat Wall Street (It's Easier Than You Think)

Mentioned by

Joshua Sheets

as a book given to him by his brother that totally changed his life.

1114-I Have Changed Everything in My Life

Mentioned by

David McKnight

as a book he used to hand out to his parishioners to get them back on financial track.

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Recommended by

John Delony

to Robert to help him with his financial situation.

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Mentioned as one of the perennial bestsellers, alongside other books in the same category.

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Mentioned by

Greg Rosalsky

as one of the 50 popular personal finance books analyzed in

James Choi

's research.

One economist's take on popular advice for saving, borrowing, and spending

Recommended by

Justin Malek

for getting a game plan in place when struggling with finances.

3790: Create a Life You Want to Live, Not a Life You Have to Live by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life

Mentioned by Mike as a book he and Lori started reading, finding it unbelievable.

Don’t Quit When the Journey Gets Hard

Mentioned by

Dave Ramsey

as a crash course for learning to beat debt, build wealth, and take control.

Don't Settle for Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Offered as a copy when donating to Focus on the Family alongside 'Smart Money, Smart Kids'.

Getting a Handle on Your Family Finances (Part 2 of 2)

Mentioned by

Michael Hyatt

as one of

Dave Ramsey

's bestsellers, focusing on financial steps.

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