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The Ramsey Show · August 14, 2026 · 2h 8m

Build Habits That Build Wealth

Rachel Cruze and Jade Warshaw host this episode of The Ramsey Show and take listener questions about money habits and major decisions. Callers ask whether to accept a cell tower company's lump sum offer for property rights, how to respond when a spouse wants to leave over financial habits, and whether kids should sit in on family financial planning meetings. Additional questions cover breaking a cycle of daily bill payments and choosing between investing more for retirement and paying down a house. The episode centers on practical decision-making around budgeting, debt, marriage, and long-term wealth.

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Highlights

Cell Tower Lump Sum Offer on Inherited Property
A listener asks whether to accept a cell tower company's lump sum offer for the rights to their grandmother's property.
Marriage at Risk Over Financial Habits
A listener says his wife wants to leave him because of his financial habits and asks what to do.
Involving Kids in Financial Planning Meetings
A caller asks whether involving their kids in family financial planning meetings is too much.
Escaping the Cycle of Daily Payments
A listener says they are behind on bills and stuck in a cycle of daily payments and asks how to get ahead.
Invest More for Retirement or Pay Down the House
A listener asks whether to invest more to catch up on retirement while still paying down the house.
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