The Ramsey Show Quit Blaming Your Past And Take Control Of Your Money
Oct 8, 2025
Join motivational speaker and author John O'Leary as he shares his inspiring journey of overcoming severe burns and adversity. He discusses the power of saying yes to life's opportunities and promotes his film and book, 'Soul on Fire.' The hosts dive into practical topics like navigating family disputes over inheritance and whether to pause debt repayments during a government shutdown. They emphasize the importance of clear communication in family businesses and provide financial strategies for engaged couples in debt.
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Prove Financial Awakening Before Marriage
- Prove you're awake about money by showing consistent progress before major relationship moves.
- Pay off debt quickly after the honeymoon and skip a prenup if values and habits align.
Close Real-Estate Loosely Handled
- Insist the legal owner make decisions and refuse unreasonable claims from others.
- Use a lawyer and title insurance to cleanly close a property sale and avoid future resurrection of bad deals.
Be Clear With Family Conflicts
- Be clear and kind when confronting family about wrongdoing; ambiguity is unkind.
- Stand on principle boldly to remove tangled resentments and restore cleanliness to relationships.
