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The Ramsey Show · June 10, 2026 · 2h 6m

Start Telling Your Money What To Do

Dave Ramsey and Jade Warshaw take calls from listeners navigating debt, career crossroads, family financial tension, and retirement planning. The conversations illustrate the universal struggle to align spending with values and the practical steps of the Baby Steps method.

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Start Telling Your Money What To Do
The episode's central theme: intentional, proactive budgeting is the first step toward financial peace.
High Income, Still Paycheck-to-Paycheck
A household with a $374,000 income can't make ends meet, highlighting that financial trouble is rarely about the size of the paycheck.
Law Degree Regret and the Sunk-Cost Trap
A caller with $115,000 in student loans hates practicing law and asks whether to quit, raising the classic 'sunk cost' dilemma.
Family Pressure and Second-Guessing Financial Choices
A couple faces constant criticism from family and friends about their money decisions, making them doubt their own plan.
Car Lease at 50% of Income
A caller's car lease and insurance consume half their monthly income, illustrating how a single vehicle decision can capsize a budget.
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