The Hidden Burden of Parent PLUS Loans and Financial Misguidance

This chapter explores the negative effects of Parent PLUS loans on families and relationships, emphasizing the regret students feel from unmanageable debt. A caller's experience serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of financial education, particularly for military personnel.

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Dave Ramsey and George Kamel answer your questions and discuss:

"Could you provide advice to me as a newly sober man who needs to get a handle on his debt?"
"Is 0% financing better than pulling from my 401(k)?"
"My parents lied to me about my student loans being paid off. Am I still responsible to pay?"
"I was misled by my financial advisor. How do I get back on track?"
"The minimum payments on my student loans don't cover the interest. Should I still do the debt snowball?"
"Should I take out a loan to consolidate my credit card?"
"How much should I put down on a second property?"
"Can we afford for me to stay at home now?"
"My husband lost $200k day trading. How do I get him to follow the Baby Steps?"
"I co-signed for my mom's house and now she's behind on her payments. How do I get out of this?"