Balancing Income and Family Life

This chapter discusses the financial challenges and relational sacrifices faced by families with a traveling breadwinner. It emphasizes the need to align financial decisions with personal values, advocating for both economic success and the preservation of family ties.

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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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