Navigating Financial Decisions as New Parents

This chapter explores financial strategies for new parents, focusing on budgeting in line with personal values and priorities. It also discusses the benefits of using organizational tools like Knockbox and examines a listener's dilemma regarding luxury car purchases within the context of high-income spending.

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Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss:

"My mother-in-law owns a coin collection worth over $10,000. Where can we get it appraised for our inheritance?"
"You have me convicted for being so reckless with my money. How do I clean up my financial situation?"
"How do I tell my husband he can buy a $90,000 car?"
"I've never made more than $40,000 a year. How do I increase my income?"
"Should I ask my dad to cancel a credit card he took out to build my credit?"
"How can I explain to my husband that his budget's too tight?"
"Should I have my dad co-sign on my mortgage?"
"How do I balance not seeing my kids while working Baby Step 2?"
"At what point are you too greedy chasing money?"

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