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The Ramsey Show · August 28, 2026 · 2h 9m

Stop Borrowing, Start Building Wealth

Jade Warshaw and Rachel Cruze answer listener calls on whether to sell a house to invest, getting unstuck from debt, the dangers of borrowing to pay off a partner’s debt, rebuilding finances after divorce, and using savings to eliminate student loans. The episode covers foundational Ramsey advice on budgeting, the debt snowball, keeping a small emergency fund, and avoiding unnecessary risk. Listeners learn how to apply the Baby Steps to real-life money situations and why discipline with money leads to long-term financial peace.

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Curious

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A caller struggling to make headway on debt learned how to apply the debt snowball method to gain momentum.
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The hosts advised keeping a minimal emergency fund and directing the rest of large savings toward student loan payoff.

Editorial

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Selling a House to Invest Proceeds
The hosts responded to a caller asking whether to sell his home and invest the proceeds to live off the gains.
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Borrowing to Pay a Partner’s Debt
The hosts strongly warned against taking out a $110,000 loan to pay off a girlfriend’s debt.
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Rebuilding Finances After Divorce
A recently divorced caller received guidance on starting over financially.
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