The Rachel Cruze Show

Boundaries in certain areas create margin in others, so today we’re covering everything from minimalism to paid-for vacations. Learn what to stop doing, start doing, and keep doing when it comes to your spending.What you get in this episode: Is Revenge Spending Wrecking Your Budget? Life-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned From Minimalists How to Cash Flow an Unforgettable Vacation in 90 Days Helpful Resources:Christian Healthcare MinistriesCarly Jean Los Angeles with code “Rachel”EveryDollarEnter The Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000!                                               Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries and Carly Jean Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoicesRamsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re feeling weighed down with money woes, like minimum payments, retirement savings or investment uncertainty, today’s episode is a must-listen! I’m debunking common myths about living with long-term debt, the state of the economy, and a potential retirement crisis on the horizon.What You Get in this Episode: The Ugly Truth About Minimum Payments Are We Still in a Recession? Why 75% of Americans Will Never Retire Helpful Resources:Christian Healthcare MinistriesCarly Jean Los Angeles with code “Rachel”EveryDollarEnter The Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000!                                               Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries and Carly Jean Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoicesRamsey Solutions Privacy Policy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is all about the biggest financial asset most of us have: our home. We’ll start by covering how to figure out how much your home is worth. After that, I’ll share proven ways to boost your home’s value, as well as which upgrades aren’t worth the money. What you get in this episode:·      How to Actually Determine the Value of Your Home·      Proven Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value·      9 Home Upgrades That Aren't Worth Your MoneyHelpful Resources:Christian Healthcare MinistriesCarly Jean with code “Rachel”EveryDollar                                               Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries and Carly Jean Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoicesRamsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to big-ticket items, we always want to know if the expense was worth it. In this episode, I’m sharing what I really think of my Tesla (plus a story my dad doesn’t even know!). We’ll also talk about what happens when people splurge on cars a little too often, and I’ll go over how I’m saving for my next big trip. In this episode:·      The Story Not Even Dave Ramsey Knows·      Could This Cause the Car Industry to Collapse?·      The Dream Vacation I'm Saving ForHelpful Resources:Christian Healthcare MinistriesEveryDollar                                               Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries. Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoicesRamsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine a life where you can stop spending your money on debt payments and every paycheck is yours to spend instead. That’s what this episode is all about. We look at a popular debt payoff method called the debt avalanche, the sneaky ways your credit card is keeping you broke, as well as how to become financially independent once and for all. What you get in this episode:·      Why I Never Recommend the Debt Avalanche Method·      Secrets Credit Card Companies Don’t Want You to Know·      Are Millennials Too Dependent Financially?Helpful Resources:Christian Healthcare MinistriesEveryDollar                                               Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries. Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoicesRamsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the right things to use your money on? That’s what we’re covering in this episode, starting with how Winston and I are currently investing. I also react to a YouTuber’s claims about what the middle class should be able to afford and reveal some products I just don’t think are worth the hype. What you get in this episode:·      How I'm Investing in 2023·      15 Things the Middle Class Can't Afford Anymore·      3 Products That Aren't Worth the HypeHelpful Resources:Christian Healthcare MinistriesEveryDollar                                               Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries. Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoicesRamsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Upping your financial game sounds hard—but it can actually be really simple. In this episode, we cover the money moves guaranteed to help you reach your goals, as well as the financial facts everyone needs to know. In this episode:·      6 Money Moves to Up Your Financial Game·      Facts About Money Everyone Should KnowHelpful Resources:Christian Healthcare MinistriesEveryDollar                                               Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries. Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoicesRamsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A debt-free lifestyle is all about spending and saving with purpose. I start out this episode by getting real about what that looks like in my monthly budget, then I talk with Jade Warshaw about how she paid off $460,000 (she’s the real deal, you guys). We'll also dig into the reasons we’re tempted to spend big during big sales. In this episode:·      What I Spend in a Month·      How She Paid Off $460,000 in Debt (With Jade Warshaw)·      Are Big Sales Worth the Hype?Helpful Resources:Christian Healthcare MinistriesEveryDollar                                               Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries. Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoicesRamsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is all about taking control of your money. Because guess what? That can help you transform your life. Today we’ll talk about the costly hoarding habits almost all of us are guilty of, find out whether or not I’m on board with a popular YouTuber’s debt payoff advice, and learn some trusty tips on cleaning up a messy budget. In this episode:·      5 Hoarding Habits That Are Costing You Money·      Can This Advice Get YOU Debt-Free?·      3 Reasons Why Your Budget Is a MessHelpful Resources:Christian Healthcare MinistriesEveryDollar                                               Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries. Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoicesRamsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moving forward financially comes down to avoiding sneaky traps and learning from our mistakes. That’s why, in this episode, I start by sharing what I learned growing up in a bankrupt home. We then look at how living in California and New York can become a money pit. And we talk through high-profile tax fraud cases—and how you can stay legal.  In this episode:·     Lessons From Growing Up Bankrupt·     Why Wealthy People Are Fleeing California and New York·     Shocking Tax Fraud Cases (and How to Steer Clear) Helpful Resources:Christian Healthcare MinistriesEveryDollar                                               Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries. Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoicesRamsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices