Navigating Financial Priorities: Emergency Funds and Debt Management

This chapter highlights the critical role of an emergency fund in financial planning, particularly when making significant purchases. It also features a caller in debt seeking guidance on purchasing a wedding ring while managing debt repayment effectively.

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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."