
businessSep 23, 20252:04:08pending
Yesterday’s Choices Don’t Define You — Change Starts Today
About this episode
🤔 Think you’re good with money? Take our Money in America quiz!
Dave Ramsey and Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss:
"Should I leave my boyfriend who keeps postponing our wedding?"
"Should we take equity out of our cabin to pay off our primary home?"
"I'm homeless and in debt, should I file for bankruptcy?"
"I'm 56, is it too late for me to start investing?"
"Why not pay off debt while investing?"
"How much is too much to spend on a wedding?"
"I'm 72 with only $40,000 saved. What should I do?"
"How do we balance paying off debt and saving for an upcoming medical expense?"
"We're getting a settlement from an accident that killed my sister. How do I use this cash well?"
"How do I help my mom without taking on debt?"
"I'm paying $2,800 a month in car payments. Should I have one of the cars voluntarily repossessed?"
"Should I pay off all my debt or buy rental properties before going into retirement?"
Next Steps:
✔️ Help us make the show better. Please take this short survey.
📞 Have a question for the show? Call 888-825-5225 weekdays from 2–5 p.m. ET or send us an email.
📱 Get episodes early in the free Ramsey Network app!
📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.
💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!
🧮 Set and actually reach your goals with the NEW 2026 Ramsey Goal Planner! Hurry—they sell out every year!
🎟️ Two Weekends. One Life-Changing Experience. Get away with your spouse in Nashville.
🛡️ Get trusted insurance coverage that fits your budget.
👫 Check out our free Term Life Insurance Guide for helpful info and resources.
Connect With Our Sponsors:
Stop paying more and start shopping smarter at ALDI.
Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp.
Go to Boost Mobile to switch today!
Learn more about Christian Healthcare Ministries.
Get started today with Churchill Mortgage.
Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.
Go to FAIRWINDS Credit Union for an exclusive account bundle!
Find top health insurance plans at Health Trust Financial.
Use code RAMSEY to save 20% at Mama Bear Legal Forms.
Visit NetSuite today to learn more.
For more information, go to SimpliSafe.
Use promo code RAMSEY for 18% off at The Nokbox.
Get started with YRefy or call 844-2-RAMSEY.
Visit Zander Insurance for your free instant quote today!
Explore more from Ramsey Network:
💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights
🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show
🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour
💡 The Rachel Cruze Show
💰 George Kamel
🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman
📈 EntreLeadership
Ramsey Solutions is a paid, non-client promoter of SmartVestor Pros.
Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get every episode summarized
Each time The Ramsey Show publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from The Ramsey Show

The Best Return Isn’t Always Money
The Ramsey Show
Sep 14, 20262:07:29completed

Normal Money Habits Don’t Build Wealth
The Ramsey Show
Sep 11, 20262:07:58completed

You Can’t Hack Your Way Out of Debt
The Ramsey Show
Sep 10, 20262:08:23completed

Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Peace
The Ramsey Show
Sep 9, 20262:09:01completed