The Emotional Freedom of Being Debt-Free

This chapter explores the emotional journey of managing debt and the tranquility that comes with financial autonomy. It also provides practical advice on controlling phone costs through budget-friendly plans.

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Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss:

"What should I do with $100,000 I have sitting in my account?"
"My husband doesn't think I should spend money since I'm a stay-at-home mom..."
"I am $2.5 million in debt. Should I pay it down if it's low interest?"
"I feel guilty moving out if it puts my sisters in a bind financially..."
"Can we afford a $200,000 bus to travel in retirement?"
"My ex-fiancée stopped paying on her car that I cosigned on..."
"Should I liquidate my cryptocurrency to pay off my debt?"
"Our financial advisor is telling us to buy a multi-family property, is this a good real estate investment?"
"How do we split up the expenses for our wedding without combining money?"

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