The Ramsey Show Highlights How Do I Get My Boyfriend To Make More Money?
Mar 11, 2026
A caller wrestles with high childcare costs, a $145K income, and a boyfriend who is not contributing financially. Conversation covers trust and safety concerns in the relationship. The hosts discuss budgeting around one income, cutting expenses with roommates or alternative childcare, and tackling a $15,000 car loan.
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Plan Finances As If Partner Won't Contribute
- Do assume your boyfriend may not contribute and plan finances without him.
- Dave Ramsey and George Kamel both urge crafting a budget and treating the situation as if he's not going to start contributing soon.
Remove An Untrustworthy Partner Immediately
- Do end or remove a partner who is untrustworthy or not pulling their weight around childcare and finances.
- Dave Ramsey explicitly recommends dumping the boyfriend and kicking him out to force accountability.
Slash Rent By Taking On Roommates
- Do lower housing costs by getting roommates to share the $3,000 rent.
- George suggests splitting the rent so each person could pay roughly $1,000, freeing significant monthly cash flow.