The Ramsey Show Highlights "You Called Us, What Did You Expect Us to Say?"
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Nov 10, 2025 A caller grapples with marrying his fiancée who is facing $200,000 in student loans for CRNA school. Dave passionately warns against taking on such debt, highlighting the risks of uncertain life events. He elaborates on how this financial burden can affect family decisions, such as staying home with a child. Drawing from personal experience, Dave urges couples to align on finances before tying the knot, emphasizing that debt can have lasting consequences on relationships.
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Don't Start Marriage With Massive Student Debt
- Avoid signing up for large student-loan debt before marriage and children arrive.
- Wait, save, or find alternative funding so choices about work versus family aren't forced by debt.
Conflicting Dreams Become Nightmares
- Dreams can conflict and produce outcomes that feel like nightmares when both compete.
- Prioritize and align life and career goals before committing to expensive plans.
Postpone School Until Family Alignment Is Clear
- Delay expensive schooling until after you have a child and know your family's needs and alignment.
- Reassess whether she wants full-time work or to stay home before incurring heavy debt.