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The Ramsey Show · September 14, 2026 · 2h 7m

The Best Return Isn’t Always Money

George Kamel, Dr. John Delony

George Kamel and Dr. John Delony take live calls from listeners facing tough money and relationship dilemmas. Topics include a husband demanding beneficiary status to stay married, a caller buried in $320,000 of debt, whether to borrow for a wrongful termination lawsuit, managing the grind of constant overtime, and tracking down missing money. They offer straightforward, no-nonsense guidance grounded in Ramsey principles like budgeting, getting out of debt, and keeping your priorities straight.

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$320,000 in Debt: How to Start Digging Out
A caller facing $320,000 in various debts struggles to make payments, and the hosts walk through the Ramsey Baby Steps and the debt snowball method to create an actionable payoff plan.
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$78,000 in Debt and Lost Track of Spending
A caller can’t figure out where her money is going while staring at $78,000 in debt, and the hosts prescribe the Ramsey Baby Steps starting with a detailed written budget.
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Highlights

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When a Spouse Demands Beneficiary Status as a Condition to Stay
A caller asks what to do when her husband says he will only remain in the marriage if she makes him the beneficiary of her money.
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Going Into Debt to Fight a Wrongful Termination
A caller asks if it is wise to take on debt to fund a legal battle after a wrongful termination.
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Editorial

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Sustaining Overtime to Reach Money Goals
A caller feels trapped working overtime constantly in order to make progress on financial goals, and the hosts discuss the sustainability of that pace.
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The Best Return Isn’t Always Money
George and Dr. John Delony remind listeners that investing in relationships, health, and peace of mind often delivers a return that no brokerage account can match.
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