Financial Wisdom and Education Choices

This chapter explores the financial risks associated with investing in depreciating assets and highlights the importance of debt management and adequate life insurance. It also questions the need for a traditional college degree in software engineering, discussing alternative education paths and the challenges of balancing family and educational aspirations on a tight budget.

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

"How do I help my grandma get into an apartment without co-signing?"
"How do I best use unlimited overtime?"
"Where should I keep the inheritance my dad left for my children?"
"We disagree on who should pay for my mom's plane ticket when she comes to visit"
"Can we afford a boat?"
"How do we follow the Baby Steps while putting my husband through school?"
"Should I invest in real estate before paying off debt?"
"How do I break the cycle of living paycheck-to-paycheck?"
"What is a reasonable financial goal after paying off my house?"
"Am I wrong to feel like my in-laws are enabling my wife?"
"How can I get ahead in today's economy?"
"Is it okay to stop tithing to pay off debt?"
"Should we prioritize a $400k remodel over paying off the mortgage?"
"I have a $3m net worth but I struggle to spend anything"
"My husband lost his job 7 months ago and we haven't gotten back on our feet"