The Ramsey Show Stop Avoiding The Hard Truth About Your Finances
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Apr 1, 2026 Tough money questions get a no-nonsense walkthrough. Topics include predatory loans, whether to sell rental property, and how to handle an employer claiming an overpayment. They cover using inheritances wisely, paying tuition in cash, and when small businesses should hire. The conversation also tackles HELOC choices for aging parents and when to stop relying on credit cards.
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Finish Small Debt Before Vacation
- Do not take a European trip before finishing small remaining debt; convert tax-return windfalls into reduced withholding.
- Dave and Jade tell Bridget to use $600–700 freed cash to pay $6k medical debt and change W-4 to stop large refunds moving forward.
Park Inheritance In High Yield For School
- Park inheritance or short-term funds in a high-yield savings account and avoid risky investments when law school is likely.
- Dave and Jade tell the 23-year-old with ~$130k to keep cash for tuition, consider a $7k Roth, and prioritize investing in law school outcomes.
Hire Only To Generate Revenue Or Free You
- Only hire when added staff will generate revenue or free you to create revenue; otherwise grow demand first.
- Dave tells the mechanic to pursue partnerships, raise prices appropriately, or increase workload before hiring to avoid idle payroll.