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What To Do With a Big Pay Increase
Dave advises using a large raise to aggressively pay off debt using the baby steps and the debt snowball.
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Dave Ramsey and Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss:
- “My husband is angry with me and wants me to move out until he cools down”
- “Should I become an authorized user on my employer’s company credit card?”
- “How much extra should we put toward paying off our home?”
- “How do I navigate student loan debt that my mom took out in my name?”
- “How do I get out of debt?”
- “Should I hold off on getting married to my boyfriend because of his financial situation?”
- “How do I pursue home ownership with these current crazy prices?”
- “I’m $53,000 in debt and I can’t afford my bills after my income got cut”
- “What should I do with a significant pay increase?”
- “My mom lives in my home and I am getting married soon. Should I buy a second home for my fiancée and me?”
- “Should I take out a loan to buy a car?”
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