The Ramsey Show Big Paychecks Won’t Fix Dumb Financial Decisions
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Oct 29, 2025 Discover the pitfalls of relying on bankruptcy as a financial solution and the importance of navigating budgeting instead. Hear how to set healthy boundaries with family expectations for financial support. Learn aggressive strategies to tackle debt from HELOCs and vehicle loans while considering the trade-offs of high-paying jobs versus personal fulfillment. Gain insights on making investment decisions and the complexities of family loans versus inheritances. The hosts provide practical advice for achieving financial peace amidst challenging circumstances.
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Make A Real Budget Tonight
- Make a real budget using EveryDollar and your bank statements to see where money goes.
- Cut discretionary spending (eating out, drinks) and throw the margin at debt to avoid bankruptcy.
Ask Parents Point‑Blank About Expectations
- Get clarity from your parent about their expectations before you commit money.
- Offer coaching and resources but set firm boundaries about long‑term financial support.
Attack Big HELOCs Aggressively
- Treat a large HELOC differently than consumer debt: consider attacking it during mortgage payoff (Baby Step 6).
- Keep it separate and aggressively pay it down if you can, rather than rolling it into the mortgage and kicking the can.