The debt trap, combining finances & why you shouldn’t rent w/ Rachel Cruze

Rachel Cruze, best-selling author and daughter of Dave Ramsey, joins Matt & Abby to spill money tips every couple needs to hear. From combining finances and crushing debt to car payments, renting, and teaching kids about money, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use today.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Rachel Cruze

02:27 - How Dave Ramsey raised his kids

04:47 - What it's like to have Dave Ramsey as a father

06:40 - Asking my husband to get rid of his credit card

11:56 - Why married couples should combine finances

15:47 - Why married couples shouldn't combine finances

17:30 - What you should do if your spouses spending is out of control

22:51 - The number one thing keeping you broke

26:16 - The car payment trap explained

40:49 - How to have a money conversation with your kid

45:52 - How Dave Ramsey recommends you buy a house

49:08 - Why you shouldn't rent a home

53:38 - Why Dave Ramsey's formula to getting rich works

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