Navigating Finances Before Marriage

This chapter explores a young couple's financial journey as they prepare for marriage and parenthood, highlighting their total debt of $113,000 and their innovative approaches to managing finances together. The discussion emphasizes the importance of unity in financial decision-making, setting joint goals, and practical strategies to achieve debt freedom.

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📈 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app. Ken Coleman and Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss:

"Can I 'divorce' my entitled children?"
"How do I recover from having my credit history wiped?"
"My agent keeps insisting I should keep my four whole life insurance polices."
"I struggle with giving money, does that make me a bad person?"
"My husband wants to sell our house and rent in order to pay off debt, but I don't want to do that."
"I'm worried I'm not going to be able to provide for my soon-to-be wife and child"
"How do I help my in-laws while we are working the Baby Steps? They currently don't have any retirement savings."

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