The Ramsey Show Highlights My Boyfriend Got Me Pregnant Again And Left
May 28, 2025
A listener opens up about her heartbreak after her partner leaves during her second pregnancy, sparking a discussion on emotional turmoil. The conversation shifts to vital financial strategies for single mothers, emphasizing saving and budgeting for healthcare. Navigating unexpected parenthood brings up the need for financial support and leveraging community resources. Finally, practical guidance and encouragement are shared to help those facing similar challenges find stability and prepare for their new journey.
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Pause Debt Payoff, Save Cash
- Stop your debt payments and focus on building a big cash savings before your baby arrives.
- Save aggressively for 5 months and then slow down as you approach the delivery date.
Make a Baby Budget
- Contact your health insurance to find out all costs related to labor, delivery, and OB appointments.
- Create a detailed baby budget to prepare financially for the new arrival.
Enforce Child Support Responsibility
- Contact human services to learn about child support laws and ensure the father pays his legal responsibilities.
- Child support can and should help cover costs for children, even if the father left.