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The Ramsey Show · July 21, 2026 · 2h 7m

Stop Letting Excuses Keep You Broke

Jade Warshaw, Dr. John Delony

Co-hosts Jade Warshaw and Dr. John Delony fielded calls from people facing major financial decisions: a $100,000 septic repair while already deep in debt, merging assets with a partner before marriage, borrowing heavily for education, and enduring a hated job for money. The episode offered perspectives rooted in the Ramsey financial philosophy.

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Highlights

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The Debt Trap: Using Credit for a $100K Septic Repair
A caller already deep in debt faced a $100,000 septic repair and questioned whether using a credit card was the solution.
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Merging Money Before Marriage: The Boyfriend’s Debt Plan
A listener asked whether she should pay off her boyfriend's debt after marriage and add him to her house deed, raising questions about financial boundaries in relationships.
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$80,000 Student Loans for a Career Boost
A husband considered taking out $80,000 in student loans so his wife could triple her income, prompting the age-old question of how much debt is acceptable for education.
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Golden Handcuffs: Hating a High-Paying Job
A couple making good money called in miserable about their jobs, asking how long they had to keep working just for the paycheck.
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$136,000 for a School Program: Worth It or Not?
A wife wanted to enroll in a $136,000 course to advance her career but her husband was against it, sparking a debate about the return on investment for expensive education.
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