The Ramsey Show You Can’t Drift Into Financial Peace
Mar 13, 2026
Callers bring dramatic money dilemmas: fraud and imminent prison fallout, divorce and custody choices, and risky home purchase offers. Career pivots and layoffs spark talk of trades, entrepreneurship, and moving for work. Listeners debate borrowing for school, wills and charity, aggressive debt payoff tactics, and long-term investing strategies.
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Choose A Trade To Rapidly Increase Income
- Do pursue higher-paying trades if current income can't support Baby Steps; apprenticeship or trade school can double pay quickly.
- Ken suggested electrician or related trades as a realistic step from low-voltage cabling and urged attitude and persistence in interviews.
Spend On A Lawyer When Custody Is On The Line
- Do hire a lawyer to fight child custody disputes; spend money to gain access to your children when the outcome matters.
- Dave told Jared that if custody can change, legal representation is necessary despite limited funds; otherwise settle to avoid wasteful fees.
Validate A Side Business Before Relying On It
- Do not lean on an unproven side business as primary income after a layoff; keep a stable job while validating the business.
- Dave told Jack (laid-off teacher) to avoid relying solely on his nascent online radio income and instead secure reliable employment while growing the station.
