The Ramsey Show Highlights Spent $14,000 On Strach-Off Tickets In A Month?
Aug 14, 2025
Dive into the complexities of financial management in relationships, especially where gambling is involved. The podcast tackles a couple's struggles due to one partner's gambling habits, raising questions about trust and honesty. A shocking case of someone spending $14,000 on scratch-off tickets in just a month highlights the dangers of addiction. The discussion advocates for intervention, counseling, and support to address these pressing issues and promote healthier financial habits.
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Couple Keeps Separate Accounts From Distrust
- The caller explains she and her husband keep mostly separate finances because she distrusts his money habits.
- She recently discovered he had a gambling issue and feels nervous about combining accounts.
Budget Every Dollar Together Each Month
- Dave Ramsey advises couples to sit down and agree a budget for every dollar before the month starts.
- He says include any discretionary categories (like gambling) on the table and limit them by mutual agreement.
Husband Moves Money Then Gambles
- The caller reveals her husband moved funds to a personal account and spent them on gambling.
- She says she ends up covering bills when he can't pay.