The Ramsey Show Highlights I Have a Year to Live and Just Won $100,000 in Fantasy Football
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Nov 6, 2025 A caller shares their battle with stage 4 cancer and the financial pressures it brings. They reveal winning $100,000 in a fantasy football contest, sparking confusion about how to manage this unexpected fortune. Dave emphasizes the importance of not gambling the winnings away and suggests using the money to fund the caller's wife's training for a sustainable career. Practical solutions, tough conversations about planning for the future, and education as a high-return investment are key highlights.
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Don't Gamble The Windfall
- Avoid putting the $100,000 back into sports betting or trying to replicate the win.
- Treat the money as provision for your family, not proof you’ve beaten the system.
Fund Practical Income Training
- Use the $100,000 to create sustainable income for your family through training or certification.
- Invest in practical, short programs that enable a steady $70k–$80k earning potential for the spouse.
Family Surviving On Disability And Gigs
- The caller's family lives on $2,800 a month of disability after depleting his 401(k) to fight stage 4 cancer.
- The wife supplements income with gig delivery work and relies on nearby family support.