I found Dave Ramsey in 2020. Since then I’ve paid off $16,000 of debt. Now I’m working on building an emergency fund. I didn’t even have a savings account three years ago . My life changed completely and started eating better and working out.
@@Quick773 bible says one day every knee will bow and tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. If a person doesn’t know if Jesus is Lord here on earth then they should come to the knowledge of Truth start by praying “God reveal the truth to me so I wouldn’t be deceived because I want to know the truth” but if they’re just rebelling because of pride they should humble “self” and start being obedient to the Truth rather than rebellious
@@Quick773 God the Creator gave Moses the 10 commandments in stone saying “I am the Lord God your are not to have any other Gods before Me.” There can be a million Gods but only one true God and He came into this world not as a Judge to judge this world, not as a lion to destroy or tear apart but as a Lamb to redeem this world and to take all the sins of mankind upon Himself because for our sins there has to be bloodshed and a ransom and He came from His glory into this filthy earth to do that because He loved and loves this world. It’s like if you dropped your expensive precious diamond in mud, you’d (mosk likely) come down even in your clean clothes and stick your clean hands into that mud to get that diamond because it has much value. Bible says that God loves mankind a lot a lot, we can’t comprehend and He made a way for us to be united but we have to humble ourselves and accept His offer or we will pay for our own sins.
I’ve been saying this for a long time. There’s so many people blaming their poor money management on the pandemic and inflation. It’s just an excuse. If things are more expensive then cut back on your expenses.
I found Dave on Sirius XM while stuck in traffic in 2017. I got hooked on the show. Read TTMM, followed the baby steps, and I've been debt free since mid 2019. I'm now on bs6. Thank you Dave and staff! 🥂
@@georgewagner7787 He should hire better-qualified people, so they’re actually saying something valuable and shouldn’t be cut off because it harms the program and listeners.
It's not really all that impressive. Dave is her father. It's not the first time she's asked him to hush so she can finish a sentence. He's also probably more prone to try to talk over her than the other personalities.
Been 100% debt free since 2017. Makes life a lot simpler. Right now we're making a monthly car payment to our savings account. We don't need a car right now but the money will be there when we do.
Both Rachael and Dave are right. The middle class American lifestyle is getting harder to afford. Things like a 3-4 bedroom house, 2 cars, daycare, going out to eat a couple times a month, hosting a bbq, having a couple of kids on sports, getting a professional haircut once on a while etc. is getting harder. But if you look globally or historically, though, our middle class lifestyle is still outrageously posh. Most of us can find ways to “tighten our belts” ( and maybe that means humbling ourselves a little bit) but it has to happen to win in the long run
Most social engagement weren't simply a requirement for any particular social status. Especially when the demand out weighs the supply / most folks who had skills talent B 8:15
I so wanted to take my kids on a vacation.We had to cut back on local things so we could afford back to school clothes and supplies.I budget my spending and had to cut back a lot
I agree. All the people that are complaning about not being able to pay their bills it has nothing to do with inflation. Before inflation hit, they couldn't pay their bills. It's just that inflation has opened their eyes more on why they should not be living in debt.
@dannylengyel5830 Certainly this is true. But a year later still prices higher. I frequent see very affordable places to live all throughout the country. $7 per hour gets you enough to pay for your four walls. Mind you im not saying thats a comfortable life. It isn't. But my point is if your struggling and making more than $7. The problem most likely is you. Everything beyond that $7 is luxury. And thats fine. Go do that. But if ypu spend more than you make on luxury the problem is always you.
I like the perspective that Rachel brought. Yes many people are just bad with money and need to adjust their lifestyle, but undeniable that inflation is something that can't be ignored and is impacting families that are good with money.
If you are good with money, inflation matters little. I appropriately adjusted all spending and haven't felt any difference. I just stopped buying things that weren't necessary to live and that created the space to still save 50% of my income and cover all living expenses. People just don't care or want to cut back ever.
Yup. My parents raised 4 children in a 1,300 sf house. People now can't imagine having 1 child without first having a 3500 sf house. It would feel too small if it was any smaller. Our expectations have been inflated and it is making life harder than it needs to be.
@@BubbaSnipe03 depending on which weekend/day my partner and I have our kids we have 5 people here a lot of the time. 1 bathroom, main floor 600 square feet, one walk in closet. It’s tight but the house is paid for, I’d rather this than a huge house with a matching mortgage any day.
@@bailey-k6b yeah not ideal but I save $4000 a month for when we decide to build something bigger. We’re on 100 acres so plenty to do outside. Whole house with the basement is probably 1500 square feet so not as bad as it sounds. It’s worth the savings at the moment for the future.
My father was unemployed/under employed when I was in high school. Even though this was a hard time, I learned important lessons about money and spending. I learned about want/need and frugality. I was terrified of debt and lived at home when I went to college. This experience served me well as I was able to retire at 51, and I will start Social Security next year at age 70.
@@marksanders9887 what am I lying about? You do realize that you get the maximum Social Security By waiting until 70? What is 62, 65, 67 stuff? When people take Social Security is dependent on their own personal financial situation. Have great life, Happy New Year!
She hit the nail on the head with housing cost and square foot size. I hear people complain about how in the 50s you could buy a home, live off one income etc. They don't calculate in that the average square foot size of a home has increased by 2.5 times. Not to mention the pool, and other extras that we now think every house should have. You can still afford a house if you can find a normal size home. the issue is most homes are too large.
Ive lived in a 500 sq ft. Apartment for 40 years partly due to illness but i don't spend much. Not that i want a house to retire in upstate, they have doubled the interest rate. I don't need a big house just a backyard. Thanks to free money that caused inflation i can barely afford it
My son was maybe an odd ball. Wanted under 1500 sq ft with his wife, no pool, nothing he had to pay extra for he didn't want. I don't get why you buy huge and then complain. Does the extra walking space really matter?
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Starting early is simply the best way of getting ahead to build wealth , investing remains a priority . I learnt from my last year's experience , I am able to build a suitable life beause I invested early ahead this time .
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I had a hiccup in employment and slowed down my snowball. I went from 31k down to ~12k. I did just pick up a new welding/machine op job with a $6.50 p/h raise. Just about 3 months into my welding career. I should be out of debt around Nov. Dec.
Epic! Your almost there and can start saving for the good stuff. Like when your car breaks and you have the cash to fix it or replace it by buying a car off someone who couldn't afford the payment. I have a feeling used vehicle and new vehicle prices have peaked and have a long way to fall.
I love Rachel’s perspective bc she speaks for many middle class Americans. Not saying that she IS average middle class, but the point of views that she has and speaks on are what many Americans experience. She gets it lol. I, too, enjoy the Father/Daughter dynamic. It’s okay to have different opinions and perspectives and still get along - whether by choice or by default lol😂
I've been working on downgrading my lifestyle. And I will tell you it is extremely difficult. We aren't doing it because we can't afford it. We are doing it to have more cash on hand at anytime.
I’m on my way to becoming debt free!! Didn’t think it was a reality….until I started listening to Dave and his team! All I was doing was working and paying off credit cards but Dave opened up my eyes to the reality that it’s not a way to live. We are not required to be in debt. We can control it! 👏🏽👏🏽
Glad that Rachel pushed back a little here! A bag of generic apples at Walmart is $8 where I live. More than an hour’s labor at federal minimum wage. (To be clear, I think minimum wage is a horrible idea, just a price comparison here.)
@@genxx2724 I was assuming that most people grocery shop enough to identify with the comment without more detail. Since you asked, I live in Missouri, and I was referring to a 5 pound bag of normal red apples.
@@ForTheChristians Those are called Red Delicious, not “normal” red apples. Having said that, I’ve visited a tiny town in Missouri and I saw how small the selection of fresh produce was, and the poor quality. Maybe it’s better in large stores in bigger cities. I’m in California. I don’t buy bagged apples, but our apples are $4.99 and $5.99 per pound. It’s awful.
I've had this discussion many times when people say, "I can't afford to stay home with my kids". In most caes, they can, they just done want to sacrifice their luxuries. My mom had 5 kids, stayed homes for 20+ yrs and we were lower middle class at best by 1960s-70s standards. The difference is my mom kept a budget. Shopping was not a hobby. We had some school clothes, church dresses and some play clothes, and 2 or 3 pairs of shoes.We got toys/gifts for Christmas and Bdays. We had one phone, one tv, a washer but no dryer. My mom cooked all our meals, I can only remember going out to eat a handful of times. There were no fancy vacations, birtbday parties were cakeand ice cream at home with friends. People have become so greedy and spoiled.
i stayed home in 80's and 90's but worked per diem. It was hard and i had to charge big car repairs or water heater etc. but it was much cheaper than daycare and I couldn't stomach the ones in my budget. I saw too many tears and angst from friends who couldnt stay home but had horrible daycares . I don't regret it, the consignment stores, the eating simple foods the lack of vacations (kids realize they never saw disney as a plus now but was odd back then) It's scary to give up paycheck but working part time gave me some extra money and kept resume a little active. Prices today are worse and some jobs the pay isn't meeting it. I try not to judge others but they really need to do the math. Maybe they can stay home.
Dave and Rachel were each talking about a different group of people. Dave was addressing the people who were living above their means long before inflation hit and Rachel was talking about families who are trying to do the right things financially but are now really feeling the pressure or inflation. They might as well have been speaking to each other in two different languages.
I'm not sure they are talking about different people. For example, around 7:30 Rachel mentions families with a "reasonable" budget having a hard time. It is possible that if they were going into details, Dave would disagree that their budget is great and needs no changes.
Yes two different groups of People. Homeowners insurance doubled in California for some families. Instead of $250 mo it’s $500 in fire risk area and there are no choices. 70 yr old goes back to work. Oh well….some big surprises coming and these people have no clue at all😂GESARA💪🏻
People really do buy stupid stuff and call it a normal life. You don't need 50% of the stuff you have in your garage. Sell it and never buy it again!!! Thank you Dave saying that out loud 👊
Wait, wait stop right there.... my two motorcycles and the Ryker aren't going anywhere 😀. It does help that I'm at BS7.... and their total value is maybe $22K.
Mainly because people keep buying crap they don’t need and only make the minimum payments. If you have college debt, live like you’re in poverty and pay whatever extra you have towards the loans until they’re paid off
I’ve been on Dave’s plan since 2016, I’ve paid off all my debt and have started investing and building wealth, but inflation sucks! It makes it harder to save since more of your cash goes out the door to cover basic needs! Soon if this keeps up I won’t be saving at all!
To be honest. Inflation in US is nothing because the money we earn, we can buy more products compare to people living in other countries. Here if I work a day and earn $200, that would be enough to feed me 10 days.
Inflation is worth a complaint, if you at low wage worker it outpaces your quality of life and it’s something that government directly control based on their economic policies.
I increased my lifestyle through the past two years. I need to go back to following Dave. I forgot how much i didnt stress about money when i strictly followed Dave
There are still decent $5,000. cars out there, in spite of inflation and the high price of new cars. As much as I would like to replace my 13 year old Tundra with 195,000 miles,,I like being debt free better.
There are still new cars available in the $20-25k range, but people don't want them. They're not big enough or fancy enough, especially the latter. People want every bell and whistle - heated seats, heated steering wheel, 20 way adjustable power seats, and a whole laundry list of other options. Plus they opt for SUVs and pickups, which have the highest markup of any vehicle. That's why the average new car purchase is $48k.
First house mortgage 1999 interest rate was 9.5% and when I made my first house payment $26 went to the principal. Buckled down and paid it off in 7 years .
For 20 years we had an average inflation of ~2%. People were still spending all that they earn, no matter how much they earn. It is an attitude problem because when people earning 500K/year are living paycheck to paycheck, there is an attitude problem, not an income problem. Everyone needs a budget to understand where their money is going. Most Americans do not know where it is going.
It does seem overwhelming though if you start late in the year. Once you get started it becomes fun to build your own process and keep yourself in check on what's being spent.
sure but i switched jobs for a significant bigger shovel, made a good budget, work side jobs, and then costs exploded anyway, still doing better but it feels like a dark joke
It was empowering when I survived on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches grocery bill < $50 monthly to save money for a down payment for a house. I love the simplicity of not cooking, lots of counter/storage space, saving money and time. Dave is right. Most people in other countries can probably live for years off what most Americans have in their pantry. We are a country of glut and excess.
@@milfordcivic6755 Age > 50 perfect blood work. Perfect vision. Says who? It's mind over matter. You prophesy what you believe. Right believing leads to right living. Stress like financial stress is the usual cause of people getting sick and overweight. Trust in the Lord Jesus keep life simple, and you will be ageless with a healthy happy life
Haven't really thought about this but yes, wife and I have cut back just to stay in the game of getting ahead. Dining out, junk we don't need, and needless driving (fuel bill) have all been slashed pretty good. less than three house payments left though so the Dave Plan is certainly worth a little sacrifice.
it does work but Rachel is honest she is well off and doesn't have to give up her coffee or Dave his many cars. She deserves what she has but she is the only one I see in her face/eyes, that gets that they are talking from privilege.
@@deb9806 yep. Love Dave and the show and what they are doing, but sometimes they need to see reality for what it is. The majoirty of people barely making it are not spending frivously because they want to. They spend it to survive they have no choice, they have an income problem. Majority of jobs just don't pay enough when compared to the rising costs of everyday life and that is the majority of jobs. Skills and education take a long time to acquire, and not everyone can live with their parents. Its tough out there. Yes there is those that do it to themselves but thats not everybody.
@@andidede3653 so true and they don’t have skills to do more or time to work 3 jobs and be away from family. My job in an office could never support a family. He's had calls where he knew they couldn't get income over 40,000 and mumbled something about Uber. That is insulting and not taking into consideration where they live, childcare costs, babysitting and other things. That's where he falls short. He wont even hire someone at Ramsey if the position wont support their family because he knows they'll leave (not pay more but not hire) He knows some jobs just aren't paying enough with inflation but still needed jobs
@@deb9806 yep this is a major problem with him. I have heard multiple people call in and speak with him about their $40,000 job where they have a $500/mo mortgage and no car payment and can't make it work. he has virtually no advice for those people. then a guy with a $200,000 a year job whose wife makes $250,000 and they have 1,000,000 in loans and bad debt and another $600,000 in house debt.
Yes, we are all spoiled when we live in America. Many people don't have a clue on how hard life is in other countries. We are all spoiled here. A kid in the very low income family in America can be super spoiled and very entitled. Wants are always coming first before needs.
Agreed, too many people think they need, or even deserve, houses, cars, lifestyles that are so much bigger than what our parents and grandparents had. Both sets of my grandparents lived in a modest house, had one car that was well cared for and made to last because cars were expensive. Ditto my parents, though they had two cars. I can't say they were missing anything out of life. They just hadn't been hornswoggled into thinking they needed a pile of stuff to enjoy life. And you heard the phrase "we better tighten our belts" when money was tight, not "charge it".
I full agree with Dave that the expectations of what the middle class lifestyle is has gotten outrageous. I was looking at what is considered a regular middle class home: 4000sq ft, travertine floors, marble countertops, stainless steel refrigerators, ect. Compared to what I grew up with as a kid and teen (and I grew up in typical suburbia), those homes were considered upper class or mansions.
It's not so much expectations as availability. No one is building starter homes anymore. I barely see any new homes being built. Almost no existing homes are for sale and the few that are for sale are sold immediately for tens of thousands above asking price. The situation isn't comparable.
@@grega2362 So you're saying there are thousands of small starter homes available in markets all over the USA, but young families are turning their noses up at them and they are sitting unsold? Please clarify.
@@Feanor1169 Nope, the appetite of younger generations to start out in what their parents have at retirement has made the starter home a joke. Although there are quite a few out there, no one wants to buy them. quick zillow in town 19 sub 100K most 60 or less. 2 br 1 bath. So at a guess, I would say that thousands is not out of line. Might have to move and fit your income to the area. Thats what we used to do instead of sitting around and complaining. I moved, took a pay cut, and am a lot better off.
@@Feanor1169 My son just bought a home 1300 sq ft and its his "forever home" Has no intention of moving. 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath and they'll be fine. Many don't want the stuff others buy but still have a hard time making ends meet. I was thought of badly when I couldn't sign my kids up for every sport of music or dance. I wondered how most of the parents paid for it when we seemed on the outside, the same. Maybe they charged it all, maybe grandparents paid, maybe they had inheritance but I know the pressure to be like the ones living large never goes away.
I'm with Rachel on this one, going backwards in lifestyle is emotionally difficult... I've been going backwards in lifestyle for almost 2 decades now due solely to the increase in the costs of living drastically outpacing salaries. I have no debt and I am as frugal as they come (14 year old car, small 2bed apartment condo, 1 luxury vacation in my past 30 years). My overall net worth has increased because I've managed to sock away a very small amount of money and have built some equity in my home, but my lifestyle is basically non-existent and it just keeps getting more and more unfeasible to have any interests or hobbies unless you like digging in the garden.
@@OShackHennessy feels like minimum wage... however it is above the national average (according to Statistics Canada, not the average Ramsey Caller who makes 6 figures)
5:14"....entitled to outrageous". This exact phrase can be applied to another lifestyle expectation nowadays. Horsepower for cars. 30 years ago the average car had maybe 125 horsepower, while sportscars had maybe 250. Today you can double those numbers and triple the price. The average person who's worried about debt should probably get a reasonable 150 HP car with good gas mileage. But do most people do that? Nope. They buy the 450 HP 4WD Silverado and complain about price gouging and inflation. 🙄
I have not paid interest except on my mortgage in years. I am 74 and live comfortably. 80k in income and I live way below my means. Extra on my mortgage every month and a grand or more into savings every month. I still do what I want when I want. I feel like a dinosaur. Hubby and I budgeted with envelopes when we got married in 1968. He passed three years ago but I still budget.
Buying things that last more then a year seems to help also. I went back to washing dishes by hand after replacing my dishwasher twice in 4 years. I don't buy plastic products or cheaply made things anymore. Frustrating having to throw money away because it was cheap to buy. Not to mention cutting back on unnecessary monthly payments streaming services, internet, satellite tv/radio ect. Phone with RUclips and a decent Data plan that you can hotspot and your good to go.
@@FortuneSeek3rz that's because it is 14 years old. It's like cars. New ones are built for features and fuel efficiency were as older cars were built to last and be reliable.
I've been budgeting for 30 years in a spreadsheet but was using my credit card for nearly every purchase that wasn't a utility. I went back and looked at my statements to further categorize what I was using my credit card for and have begun the transition to cash only, either with hard cash or a debit card. Trust me, you pay way more attention to what you are buying when the cash is coming out of your account immediately and it has an effect on how much you spend, especially if you set a predefined monthly budget. (Yes I spend an embarrassing amount on my doggo.)
I just pay close attention, regardless of how Im paying for it. Money is money to me. Pay your cc balance and you're good. People need to stop spending money they dont have, on trash they dont need.
Treating my cc like a debit card (reserving funds in checking for purchases made on cc) has been helpful. My only expense has been the annual fee. I feel more comfortable using cc, because in case of fraud my account wont be wiped out. I know thats not popular here. Is there a video that discusses this?
You also have to have enough income to be able to save. I know . I have always been frugal by nature. Until I finally got a decent job in my early thirties it was impossible to accumulate wealth. With great effort I keep my debt load low in the before time. But most people would not have been willing to do the strategy I used to keep my expenses low.
Your channel has changed my life and will change my family’s forever. You have done more good for people around the world with this channel than any government or politician has or will ever do. Thank you
10 years ago, I was able to afford a 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, fenced in backyard, patio, and basement townhome for $500. Now, with the same career, I can't afford a small 2 bedroom apartment for 1400 a month on my own. That's not including electric, water, garbage, renter's insurance, and hot water...I was approved for a home loan of 125,000, but no homes were in that price range. Even the fixer uppers cost more than that. What a sad society.
Rachel is right, so is Dave ;we just live normally but normal is "in debt". It's so tough mentally and emotionally to downgrade but financial anxiety is tougher.
Agree with Dave so much. Lived for 25+ years overseas, came back to the US for the 1st time in 2021 for 6 months. Visited some friends, family, etc and was blown away by how much shit every American has in their house.
I know lol... for everyone complains and complains should visit other countries to see how other people live. We are all freaking spoiled here and to the point people don't appreciate anyone anymore. Example) If you give them useful stuff that you think they need it, they probably will throw away even though they live below the poverty line because they demand more fancy stuff. Weird human psychology, and to be honest, I don't feel sorry for a lot of people here because wants always come before needs.
The one aspect of debt that has been normalized the most is car debt! I know a woman who is pushing for me to buy an expensive car with a loan because mine is paid off!!
The problem living in America it’s that we’re prone to spend easily because we see people doing well and we have to compete with in order to feel better about ourselves.
It’s not inflation over 18 months. It’s inflation over 50 years. Food costs 10 times more. Basic housing costs an asinine amount. Transportation costs tens of thousands. Education costs 8-10 times more. Yet, wages haven’t even come close to being sufficient unless you own a business. People can’t afford to live off one or even two jobs. So they stop working because the government pays them more. And nothing gets built and people get upset everywhere is short staffed. We have to re-do society and our economic system as a whole. It doesn’t work.
We were fortunate to find (and follow the advice of) DR in the mid 90’s after college. We didn’t follow every rule. We used credit cards, but always paid them off every month. We never made a real budget, but always lived on 50-90% of our income. We did always pay ourselves first and always made two or three extra interest payments on the house each month. His books and radio show kept our focus on the ball year after year. Today we are in our fifties and retired (debt free with plenty in savings). If you are the kind of person who has trouble with delayed gratification, follow the rules exactly. For any young person reading this…follow this man’s advice. Have the discipline, THE DISCIPLINE, to follow his advice. It will pay off in the end.
I'm very glad that I found out about minimalism and my needs vs. wants few years ago. It has greatly reduced the items I own in my home, saved me money, and also gave to those who can use them more.
We actually don’t feel the need to run away on vacation when our space is clear of clutter. Minimal living is a secret weapon! We also thoroughly consider things before we buy them.
People will pay big bucks, and go into debt, to satisfy their entertainment wants. Amusement parks, concerts, limos, vacations, sporting events, movies and theatre, dining out, all are major expenses. All are also NOT needs. Self satisfaction and ego are the main forces why people are in debt. And the thing is, they are not concerned about it!
I'm so glad to be in the same boat. I was blessed with good parents! I graduated with no debt, got a career, retired early, got an inheritance. Now, I just focus on saving and investing. 🤑🤸♂️🤸♀️😇🙏💯💯💯💯💯💯
I just paid cash for a lexus, gave it to my new foreign wife, she works part-time. I'm retired but had a low paying government job when I was working. No debt and compound interest made me a millionaire. Simple strategy but it works....😊
Lifestyle creep & keeping up with everyone else is real. Stay in your own lane. We really don't need half the crap we currently have along with the so called luxuries. There's nothing wrong with having nice things, taking nice vacations, etc., but don't let that stuff suffocate you.
Agreed, also about trade offs. After listening to Dave, I now have a great house, emergency fund, and in general am in a much better situation. However, I drive a $4000 car and likely will never own a car less than 5 years old. Not a car guy so it doesn’t bug me and I’d rather have a nice house that my whole family spends their time in rather nice car for my work commute.
Exactly. I bought a $5k '97 Lexus ES 300 with 151k miles in 2006 for college. When I graduated college in 2013, I owed $45k in student loans while starting a job at $60k salary. I could have paid the debt off in a shorter amount of time, but it took me six years due to spending a bit on misc. nice things and vacations. I make over $100k now and still have my ES 300. It's sitting at 325k miles. I've began my minimalist lifestyle and saving after paying off my debt few years ago. It's been great having no debt!
The best investment other than what Dave said is a coffee grinder. Beans are cheaper whole, its fun to grind, and there's a fresh cup every morning. And you get to skip the drive thru line😏suckers...
I’m so close to paying my debt! About 2 years probably less and I will be financially free! I took your advice 4 years ago. And even thru pandemic and 2 job losses, I’ve been able to put my extra cash towards debt. Priorities!
love your show! it took us a few years to learn wants and needs. I learned years ago, never buy stuff you don't plan on selling. So like Dave says about buying real estate has to be a deal, same as buying atvs cars guns. Buy cheap and sell for a profit after you played with it for awhile.
Going backwards was the best decision I ever made...I was driving a mint condition 2011 Mercedes, I sold it and bought a 975.00 1993 GMC, I drove it 3 years and sold it for 1500.00. I will walk before I make another car payment.
You know your a frugal addict when you nod your head in amazment at some of the stupid decisions friends and family make. I feel so blessed to be a frugal addict - I am never worried or anxious about my cashflow.
They’re spot on. We’ve blurred the line between want and need significantly. We’re a nation influenced by the influencers to live in a way that is only harming ourselves. If you’re struggling in this boat, you don’t need to be. You may not be able to control inflation or the speed bumps in life but you have the ability to control your behavior surrounding this. Take it!!!
@Caroline Hudson “We” in America hit the jackpot, compared to the rest of the world our low income people are in the top 30% of the world earners and above. We are all spoiled to this beautiful country we have !!
Yes we are. I can't imagine my family of 3 lives in a 2000 sq when we live in a 3000 sq now 🤣. It's hard to settle down when you get used to the situation. We have some bad habits, we admit it and will work to save more.
Agree very much. Too many people think they have to have a 1500-2000sf house and at least one new vehicle. You can get by on much less, we did and now we have more and will soon be completely out of debt.
I think the biggest pitfall people fall into is buying a house that’s way too much for what they actually need. The explosion in popularity of the mcmansion is hurting people the most.
Now there’s a new type of house called Next Gen. It’s the opposite of a McMansion. A modest house that contains an ADU. My friend just bought one in Arizona, built by Lennar.
Ahh, needs versus wants. Rachel is so on point here… This is what causes so many people to fall into the lifestyle game (trap!). I’ve said for a long time that what people fail to do is to identify living within your means as an actual NEED rather than a want. If you identify that need as a constant, rather than a variable, then other wants that people think are needs (again, that lifestyle trap) will have no choice but to be put in their place as wants. But you have to identify living within your means as a top-priority need before it will actually happen. It helps when you recognize that many of the people you see that are living the lifestyle that you WANT are actually NOT living within their means - they may appear to be rich, but it often isn’t the case.
😂😂😂😂I love Dave Ramsey lol...he gives you the truth no sugar coating. It's somtimes hard to hear, but it's needed. I just recently graduated nursing school and I'm doing the work so me and my kids can live debt free. I pray the tools I learn and use on this debt-free journey will help my other family members to decide to become debt-free too🙏🏾🙌🏾🥳
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I found Dave Ramsey in 2020. Since then I’ve paid off $16,000 of debt. Now I’m working on building an emergency fund. I didn’t even have a savings account three years ago . My life changed completely and started eating better and working out.
You got this!! Keep going!!
Wow I'm exactly $16000 in debt right now, your story is inspiring I hope I can get mine paid off in 3 years
All you need is to read your Bible daily and be obedient to the word and you’ll really be on the right track
@@Quick773 bible says one day every knee will bow and tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. If a person doesn’t know if Jesus is Lord here on earth then they should come to the knowledge of Truth start by praying “God reveal the truth to me so I wouldn’t be deceived because I want to know the truth” but if they’re just rebelling because of pride they should humble “self” and start being obedient to the Truth rather than rebellious
@@Quick773 God the Creator gave Moses the 10 commandments in stone saying “I am the Lord God your are not to have any other Gods before Me.” There can be a million Gods but only one true God and He came into this world not as a Judge to judge this world, not as a lion to destroy or tear apart but as a Lamb to redeem this world and to take all the sins of mankind upon Himself because for our sins there has to be bloodshed and a ransom and He came from His glory into this filthy earth to do that because He loved and loves this world. It’s like if you dropped your expensive precious diamond in mud, you’d (mosk likely) come down even in your clean clothes and stick your clean hands into that mud to get that diamond because it has much value. Bible says that God loves mankind a lot a lot, we can’t comprehend and He made a way for us to be united but we have to humble ourselves and accept His offer or we will pay for our own sins.
I’m so happy to be debt free. I just finished my 3-6 month (I have 5 months) emergency fund TODAY. Next is save up for my house. I’m so happy!!
Congrats! I am paying off my car in two months and then saving for a house! Feels good don't it?!
A 47 after a Divorce, starting all over again the Ramsey Way! Is the only way! I had to hit rock bottom, but here I am! Thanks
Same @44@@darwincollado8993
How exciting, congratulations!! I have a 5 month emergency fund and I'm a couple grand into saving for my home. I'm so thankful for Dave Ramsey
I get inflation. I get crazy housing costs. I get cars are super expansive. But personal responsibility is also the problem.
A lot of people were living comfortably paying off their bills a lot easier 2 years ago. It's definitely harder now. 😅
Yeah. Nobody is holding a gun to the consumers head to buy a 2400 sq ft Mcmansion or a $75,000 brand new truck
@@fauxbro1983 that’s a bit small for a “McMansion”
I’ve been saying this for a long time. There’s so many people blaming their poor money management on the pandemic and inflation. It’s just an excuse. If things are more expensive then cut back on your expenses.
@@fauxbro1983 many people don't have that. They have a 20k car and a normal house.
I love how Rachel was like "can I, can I get a word in", barely. 😂😂😂
It's nice to be able to say it and not be afraid you'll loose your job.
Gonna try that with my boss today. Wish me luck.
@@BlackMenAreDope how did that go bro?😅
Yet another idiot that doesn't know the difference between "lose" and "loose".
@@BlackMenAreDope keep us updated 😅
@Justin Hill still employed?😅
I found Dave on Sirius XM while stuck in traffic in 2017. I got hooked on the show. Read TTMM, followed the baby steps, and I've been debt free since mid 2019. I'm now on bs6. Thank you Dave and staff! 🥂
I found him in 1999 on AM talk radio and I've been a fan ever since. Baby Steps millionaire.
Great work!
It’s good to see someone call out Dave for his rude interruptions. Way to go Rachel!!
Some of the other ones need to be cut off sometimes 🙄. I appreciate when he cuts them off. Rachel typically makes valid points
Oh relax. It's his show
@@georgewagner7787 He should hire better-qualified people, so they’re actually saying something valuable and shouldn’t be cut off because it harms the program and listeners.
@@georgewagner7787 why have cohosts if you’re just going to interrupt them mid sentence every episode?
It's the prerogative of a daughter
Rachel is the first person on this show to tell Dave to stop talking over her. I was actually impressed🤣
Because she doesn't have to worry about getting fired
It's not really all that impressive. Dave is her father. It's not the first time she's asked him to hush so she can finish a sentence. He's also probably more prone to try to talk over her than the other personalities.
@@AllynHinno he only lets her talk tbh.
She's grown! I'm sure he did that her whole life.
@@perotal Pretty sure Dave would agree with you on that comment.
Shoutout to Rachel to having it in her to work around Dave's dominant personality and getting her word in!
Rachel is the only one there who can stop Dave from cutting them off 😂
Glad she did that btw. It was much needed
this is why i don't keep money in the bank and stay away from credit cards they want you to be their slave
She's the only one he respects other than MAYBE Deloney, but Deloney wouldn't dare assert himself to Dave like Rachel.
Literally the most annoying thing about Dave is that he always interrupts lol.
@@TheHomesteadingAvenger That's because people want to give their life story when it would take minutes. He doesn't have all day.
Funny because she's likely the only one on staff that can let her dad not talk over her without getting fired.
That is the common denominator... 😅
people want to live that luxury lifestyle no wonder why people in debt
Yea because she’s family it’s different. The other Ramsey staff have to just plow through 😂
This is demonstrably false. Listen to Jade, she jumps in on Dave and goes on and on.
@@angel-ij4xv Luxury not talking over me lifestyle 😂
Been 100% debt free since 2017. Makes life a lot simpler. Right now we're making a monthly car payment to our savings account. We don't need a car right now but the money will be there when we do.
Rachel ❤ you are so blessed to have a dad that has taught you all he knows And has created a path for you to walk on
She likes it to listen her self.
Both Rachael and Dave are right. The middle class American lifestyle is getting harder to afford. Things like a 3-4 bedroom house, 2 cars, daycare, going out to eat a couple times a month, hosting a bbq, having a couple of kids on sports, getting a professional haircut once on a while etc. is getting harder. But if you look globally or historically, though, our middle class lifestyle is still outrageously posh. Most of us can find ways to “tighten our belts” ( and maybe that means humbling ourselves a little bit) but it has to happen to win in the long run
Cable, streaming services and mobile phones are where people piss their cash away. Drive thru food and beverages as well!
This is true. Cable TV, air conditioning, and Starbucks are now considered normal expectations. These were unaffordable luxuries when I was a kid.
@@Jackson-T23we're not in the 1800s anymore. AC in a lot of the south is almost live or die conditions.
Most social engagement weren't simply a requirement for any particular social status. Especially when the demand out weighs the supply / most folks who had skills talent B 8:15
I so wanted to take my kids on a vacation.We had to cut back on local things so we could afford back to school clothes and supplies.I budget my spending and had to cut back a lot
A lot of people have a spending problem and not an income problem.
I agree. All the people that are complaning about not being able to pay their bills it has nothing to do with inflation. Before inflation hit, they couldn't pay their bills. It's just that inflation has opened their eyes more on why they should not be living in debt.
A lot of people have an income problem and not a spending problem.
@dannylengyel5830
Certainly this is true. But a year later still prices higher. I frequent see very affordable places to live all throughout the country. $7 per hour gets you enough to pay for your four walls. Mind you im not saying thats a comfortable life. It isn't. But my point is if your struggling and making more than $7. The problem most likely is you. Everything beyond that $7 is luxury. And thats fine. Go do that. But if ypu spend more than you make on luxury the problem is always you.
I like the perspective that Rachel brought. Yes many people are just bad with money and need to adjust their lifestyle, but undeniable that inflation is something that can't be ignored and is impacting families that are good with money.
If you are good with money, inflation matters little. I appropriately adjusted all spending and haven't felt any difference. I just stopped buying things that weren't necessary to live and that created the space to still save 50% of my income and cover all living expenses. People just don't care or want to cut back ever.
@@swampykips3381it's tough to cut back when everything has gone up.
But if you’re really good with money you’d have that money invested to stay ahead of inflation, no?
Since discovering Dave I have cut my debt in half. (Probably about a year ago) I have about $11k left and then I will never go into debt again after.
Yup. My parents raised 4 children in a 1,300 sf house. People now can't imagine having 1 child without first having a 3500 sf house. It would feel too small if it was any smaller. Our expectations have been inflated and it is making life harder than it needs to be.
3 grown people we are happy in a 1018SF apartment
@@BubbaSnipe03 depending on which weekend/day my partner and I have our kids we have 5 people here a lot of the time. 1 bathroom, main floor 600 square feet, one walk in closet. It’s tight but the house is paid for, I’d rather this than a huge house with a matching mortgage any day.
My next door neighbor is raising 3 kids in an 1800 sf townhouse. I felt sorry for him when covid hit and he couldn't go to work.
@@brooke86 Eww
@@bailey-k6b yeah not ideal but I save $4000 a month for when we decide to build something bigger. We’re on 100 acres so plenty to do outside. Whole house with the basement is probably 1500 square feet so not as bad as it sounds. It’s worth the savings at the moment for the future.
Love Rachel’s true passion and empathy for people who are just trying to live their lives, keep up the great work all of you 👍
Yes, love her perspective and contribution in this video.
My father was unemployed/under employed when I was in high school. Even though this was a hard time, I learned important lessons about money and spending. I learned about want/need and frugality. I was terrified of debt and lived at home when I went to college. This experience served me well as I was able to retire at 51, and I will start Social Security next year at age 70.
Liar 🤥 why would you start SS, at age 70 when it goes 62,65,and 67…. I question your comment.
@@marksanders9887 what am I lying about? You do realize that you get the maximum Social Security
By waiting until 70? What is 62, 65, 67 stuff? When people take Social Security is dependent on their own personal financial situation. Have great life, Happy New Year!
"can I get a word in" was my favorite part.
He does interrupt her all the time 🫡
@@TheGinamac79 He interrupts EVERYONE all the time.
@@m0kn33marcWho's name is on the back wall?
She hit the nail on the head with housing cost and square foot size. I hear people complain about how in the 50s you could buy a home, live off one income etc. They don't calculate in that the average square foot size of a home has increased by 2.5 times. Not to mention the pool, and other extras that we now think every house should have. You can still afford a house if you can find a normal size home. the issue is most homes are too large.
Ive lived in a 500 sq ft. Apartment for 40 years partly due to illness but i don't spend much. Not that i want a house to retire in upstate, they have doubled the interest rate. I don't need a big house just a backyard. Thanks to free money that caused inflation i can barely afford it
Now*
My son was maybe an odd ball. Wanted under 1500 sq ft with his wife, no pool, nothing he had to pay extra for he didn't want. I don't get why you buy huge and then complain. Does the extra walking space really matter?
a new camper and boat sitting in the yard
They just want to complain. If you are willing to move to suburbs next to big cities then the houses are cheaper.
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I had a hiccup in employment and slowed down my snowball. I went from 31k down to ~12k. I did just pick up a new welding/machine op job with a $6.50 p/h raise. Just about 3 months into my welding career. I should be out of debt around Nov. Dec.
Epic! Your almost there and can start saving for the good stuff. Like when your car breaks and you have the cash to fix it or replace it by buying a car off someone who couldn't afford the payment. I have a feeling used vehicle and new vehicle prices have peaked and have a long way to fall.
Dave and Rachel 😂 my favorite duo on this show. The Dad versus daughter always creeps in 😂
Favorite dynamic. Glad Rachel decided to get in the business
I love Rachel’s perspective bc she speaks for many middle class Americans. Not saying that she IS average middle class, but the point of views that she has and speaks on are what many Americans experience. She gets it lol. I, too, enjoy the Father/Daughter dynamic. It’s okay to have different opinions and perspectives and still get along - whether by choice or by default lol😂
Rachel looks like a bobble head while daddy talks most times
Me too. It’s cute. Reminds me of my dad and I sometimes 😅 all love though there!
Jade is a good foil to Dave.
I've been working on downgrading my lifestyle. And I will tell you it is extremely difficult. We aren't doing it because we can't afford it. We are doing it to have more cash on hand at anytime.
Keep at it. It's worth it but you will realize that most of the stuff out there for sale is nonsense. Its a menal conditioning and it takes time
You can increase your lifestyle after you accumulate wealth.c
It may make more sense to increase your income rather than decrease your expenses.
Rachel was sick of dave cutting her off lol love it ❤😂
😂😂
Can I
I mean, she does tend to unnecessarily ramble. Get to the point!
@@thejuicerr I'd still hit it
She is an eye candy that makes this show watchable
😂Father’s and daughters 😅
Ramsey is 100 percent spot on! People are living way above their means!
You have job security, Dave and Rachel. But you are also making such a difference!
Dave has to be proud of his kids. He and their mom did such a good job!
I’m on my way to becoming debt free!! Didn’t think it was a reality….until I started listening to Dave and his team! All I was doing was working and paying off credit cards but Dave opened up my eyes to the reality that it’s not a way to live. We are not required to be in debt. We can control it! 👏🏽👏🏽
Glad that Rachel pushed back a little here! A bag of generic apples at Walmart is $8 where I live. More than an hour’s labor at federal minimum wage.
(To be clear, I think minimum wage is a horrible idea, just a price comparison here.)
How much is that per pound? “A bag of apples” doesn’t mean anything. And all fresh, unprocessed produce is “generic”.
California? Hawaii? I'm in Minnesota and I can get a bag for $4.25 but obviously it varies a lot depending on where you are.
@Ben Kelley you missed the point. Blather on about yourself tho.
@@genxx2724 I was assuming that most people grocery shop enough to identify with the comment without more detail. Since you asked, I live in Missouri, and I was referring to a 5 pound bag of normal red apples.
@@ForTheChristians Those are called Red Delicious, not “normal” red apples. Having said that, I’ve visited a tiny town in Missouri and I saw how small the selection of fresh produce was, and the poor quality. Maybe it’s better in large stores in bigger cities. I’m in California. I don’t buy bagged apples, but our apples are $4.99 and $5.99 per pound. It’s awful.
I've had this discussion many times when people say, "I can't afford to stay home with my kids". In most caes, they can, they just done want to sacrifice their luxuries. My mom had 5 kids, stayed homes for 20+ yrs and we were lower middle class at best by 1960s-70s standards. The difference is my mom kept a budget. Shopping was not a hobby. We had some school clothes, church dresses and some play clothes, and 2 or 3 pairs of shoes.We got toys/gifts for Christmas and Bdays. We had one phone, one tv, a washer but no dryer. My mom cooked all our meals, I can only remember going out to eat a handful of times. There were no fancy vacations, birtbday parties were cakeand ice cream at home with friends. People have become so greedy and spoiled.
i stayed home in 80's and 90's but worked per diem. It was hard and i had to charge big car repairs or water heater etc. but it was much cheaper than daycare and I couldn't stomach the ones in my budget. I saw too many tears and angst from friends who couldnt stay home but had horrible daycares . I don't regret it, the consignment stores, the eating simple foods the lack of vacations (kids realize they never saw disney as a plus now but was odd back then) It's scary to give up paycheck but working part time gave me some extra money and kept resume a little active. Prices today are worse and some jobs the pay isn't meeting it. I try not to judge others but they really need to do the math. Maybe they can stay home.
@@deb9806 Well my sister can't and us other kids don't have kids so nope unless the math is possible it is just not possible.
The look on Dave's face when Rachel put him in his place! 😂 And he HAD to add a quip back at her, instead of apologizing.
Its funny that Rachel is the only one who can do that to Dave...
The guy is a goof. She is awesome
@@dashforcash6555 😂
@@NIO3954 Ya, otherwise they'll be looking for a new job
@@NIO3954 well, she IS his daughter.
Dave and Rachel were each talking about a different group of people. Dave was addressing the people who were living above their means long before inflation hit and Rachel was talking about families who are trying to do the right things financially but are now really feeling the pressure or inflation. They might as well have been speaking to each other in two different languages.
I'm not sure they are talking about different people. For example, around 7:30 Rachel mentions families with a "reasonable" budget having a hard time.
It is possible that if they were going into details, Dave would disagree that their budget is great and needs no changes.
Yes two different groups of
People. Homeowners insurance doubled in California for some families. Instead of $250 mo it’s $500 in fire risk area and there are no choices. 70 yr old goes back to work. Oh well….some big surprises coming and these people have no clue at all😂GESARA💪🏻
People really do buy stupid stuff and call it a normal life. You don't need 50% of the stuff you have in your garage. Sell it and never buy it again!!! Thank you Dave saying that out loud 👊
Wait, wait stop right there.... my two motorcycles and the Ryker aren't going anywhere 😀. It does help that I'm at BS7.... and their total value is maybe $22K.
But my Jetski gives me a sense of purpose!
I'm glad Rachel that you quit letting your father interrupt you constantly.
Idk ...can she? 🤣
About time Dave never lets anyone talk
Dave is accused of being behind the times. Rachel adds balance and kills that excuse.
“You can’t have a student loan that’s been around for so long you think is a pet” 😂😂😂 I lost it!
It's funny for sure, but I have heard callers who are like "we're in our 40's no kids, we make $350k per year, have $400k in student loans..." WHAT?
Mainly because people keep buying crap they don’t need and only make the minimum payments. If you have college debt, live like you’re in poverty and pay whatever extra you have towards the loans until they’re paid off
Heard it 100 times easy now, and I still laugh when I hear it.
Dave is on point. Factually true. People keep complaining about inflation instead of doing their best to better their personal finances.
which would be a lot easier without inflation.
always interesting to hear how out of touch bankrupt dave is. go lie down old man
I’ve been on Dave’s plan since 2016, I’ve paid off all my debt and have started investing and building wealth, but inflation sucks! It makes it harder to save since more of your cash goes out the door to cover basic needs! Soon if this keeps up I won’t be saving at all!
@@caracal9458 bankrupt Dave???🤔
To be honest. Inflation in US is nothing because the money we earn, we can buy more products compare to people living in other countries. Here if I work a day and earn $200, that would be enough to feed me 10 days.
Inflation is worth a complaint, if you at low wage worker it outpaces your quality of life and it’s something that government directly control based on their economic policies.
I increased my lifestyle through the past two years. I need to go back to following Dave.
I forgot how much i didnt stress about money when i strictly followed Dave
It's awesome that you acknowledge it now though. Not many people know the mess they are in. It's a great first step! You can do it!
I started my kids saving for retirement while in high school. Both will graduate with zero debt.
4:00 Dave talked over her about 4 times. She has very good, well-developed points, and he spins it all down to sound bites and snippets.
There are still decent $5,000. cars out there, in spite of inflation and the high price of new cars. As much as I would like to replace my 13 year old Tundra with 195,000 miles,,I like being debt free better.
Remeber when they're were decent $500 cars out there
There are still new cars available in the $20-25k range, but people don't want them. They're not big enough or fancy enough, especially the latter. People want every bell and whistle - heated seats, heated steering wheel, 20 way adjustable power seats, and a whole laundry list of other options. Plus they opt for SUVs and pickups, which have the highest markup of any vehicle. That's why the average new car purchase is $48k.
2013 Sonata here. I fell you! 118,000 miles. 🎉
Auction had $50 cars b4 cash for clunkers under Odummie aka Barry Soetoro.
First house mortgage 1999 interest rate was 9.5% and when I made my first house payment $26 went to the principal. Buckled down and paid it off in 7 years .
I'm allergic to debt.
You and me both. I hate it worse than the plague. I obsess over it until it’s gone.
@@flch95 when you get sick you'll go into shock.
I HATE debt.
Relatable 😊👍🏻
For 20 years we had an average inflation of ~2%. People were still spending all that they earn, no matter how much they earn. It is an attitude problem because when people earning 500K/year are living paycheck to paycheck, there is an attitude problem, not an income problem. Everyone needs a budget to understand where their money is going. Most Americans do not know where it is going.
It does seem overwhelming though if you start late in the year. Once you get started it becomes fun to build your own process and keep yourself in check on what's being spent.
Who do you know making $500,000 a year living paycheck to paycheck?🤔
sure but i switched jobs for a significant bigger shovel, made a good budget, work side jobs, and then costs exploded anyway, still doing better but it feels like a dark joke
Sure, but if someone making $50k, in today’s economy, and living paycheck to paycheck, is it a attitude problem or an inflation issue?
@@jackdaniels5134 scraping-by-on-500000-a-year-high-income-earners-struggling I keep getting return errors so google it. From financial samari
It was empowering when I survived on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches grocery bill < $50 monthly to save money for a down payment for a house. I love the simplicity of not cooking, lots of counter/storage space, saving money and time. Dave is right. Most people in other countries can probably live for years off what most Americans have in their pantry. We are a country of glut and excess.
Doesn't sound very healthy.
@@milfordcivic6755agreed😊
This might work when you are a single man but if you're married the divorce will be painful
@@milfordcivic6755 his body is starving basically he should be fine
@@milfordcivic6755 Age > 50 perfect blood work. Perfect vision. Says who? It's mind over matter. You prophesy what you believe. Right believing leads to right living. Stress like financial stress is the usual cause of people getting sick and overweight. Trust in the Lord Jesus keep life simple, and you will be ageless with a healthy happy life
Haven't really thought about this but yes, wife and I have cut back just to stay in the game of getting ahead.
Dining out, junk we don't need, and needless driving (fuel bill) have all been slashed pretty good. less than three house payments left though so the Dave Plan is certainly worth a little sacrifice.
it does work but Rachel is honest she is well off and doesn't have to give up her coffee or Dave his many cars. She deserves what she has but she is the only one I see in her face/eyes, that gets that they are talking from privilege.
@@deb9806 yep. Love Dave and the show and what they are doing, but sometimes they need to see reality for what it is. The majoirty of people barely making it are not spending frivously because they want to. They spend it to survive they have no choice, they have an income problem. Majority of jobs just don't pay enough when compared to the rising costs of everyday life and that is the majority of jobs. Skills and education take a long time to acquire, and not everyone can live with their parents. Its tough out there. Yes there is those that do it to themselves but thats not everybody.
@@andidede3653 so true and they don’t have skills to do more or time to work 3 jobs and be away from family. My job in an office could never support a family. He's had calls where he knew they couldn't get income over 40,000 and mumbled something about Uber. That is insulting and not taking into consideration where they live, childcare costs, babysitting and other things. That's where he falls short. He wont even hire someone at Ramsey if the position wont support their family because he knows they'll leave (not pay more but not hire) He knows some jobs just aren't paying enough with inflation but still needed jobs
@@andidede3653 op
@@deb9806 yep this is a major problem with him. I have heard multiple people call in and speak with him about their $40,000 job where they have a $500/mo mortgage and no car payment and can't make it work. he has virtually no advice for those people. then a guy with a $200,000 a year job whose wife makes $250,000 and they have 1,000,000 in loans and bad debt and another $600,000 in house debt.
Yes, we are all spoiled when we live in America. Many people don't have a clue on how hard life is in other countries. We are all spoiled here. A kid in the very low income family in America can be super spoiled and very entitled. Wants are always coming first before needs.
Agreed, too many people think they need, or even deserve, houses, cars, lifestyles that are so much bigger than what our parents and grandparents had. Both sets of my grandparents lived in a modest house, had one car that was well cared for and made to last because cars were expensive. Ditto my parents, though they had two cars. I can't say they were missing anything out of life. They just hadn't been hornswoggled into thinking they needed a pile of stuff to enjoy life. And you heard the phrase "we better tighten our belts" when money was tight, not "charge it".
Nobody is tricked. They just think they deserve more things and a higher lifestyle than their income warrants.
Lmfao. It's called progress. What did people live like 200 years ago? Get a brain
I'm guilty of cars and I'll sell one since we have 3, but I never let us to go to debt. We have 8 years mortgage left then the house is ours.
Dave sees black and white. Rachel sees shades of gray.
I full agree with Dave that the expectations of what the middle class lifestyle is has gotten outrageous. I was looking at what is considered a regular middle class home: 4000sq ft, travertine floors, marble countertops, stainless steel refrigerators, ect. Compared to what I grew up with as a kid and teen (and I grew up in typical suburbia), those homes were considered upper class or mansions.
Our parents started in a 1100 sq ft house with 1 bath. There is a difference in expectations between that and what young people think they deserve.
It's not so much expectations as availability. No one is building starter homes anymore. I barely see any new homes being built. Almost no existing homes are for sale and the few that are for sale are sold immediately for tens of thousands above asking price. The situation isn't comparable.
@@grega2362 So you're saying there are thousands of small starter homes available in markets all over the USA, but young families are turning their noses up at them and they are sitting unsold? Please clarify.
@@Feanor1169 Nope, the appetite of younger generations to start out in what their parents have at retirement has made the starter home a joke. Although there are quite a few out there, no one wants to buy them. quick zillow in town 19 sub 100K most 60 or less. 2 br 1 bath. So at a guess, I would say that thousands is not out of line. Might have to move and fit your income to the area. Thats what we used to do instead of sitting around and complaining. I moved, took a pay cut, and am a lot better off.
@@Feanor1169 My son just bought a home 1300 sq ft and its his "forever home" Has no intention of moving. 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath and they'll be fine. Many don't want the stuff others buy but still have a hard time making ends meet. I was thought of badly when I couldn't sign my kids up for every sport of music or dance. I wondered how most of the parents paid for it when we seemed on the outside, the same. Maybe they charged it all, maybe grandparents paid, maybe they had inheritance but I know the pressure to be like the ones living large never goes away.
I'm with Rachel on this one, going backwards in lifestyle is emotionally difficult... I've been going backwards in lifestyle for almost 2 decades now due solely to the increase in the costs of living drastically outpacing salaries. I have no debt and I am as frugal as they come (14 year old car, small 2bed apartment condo, 1 luxury vacation in my past 30 years). My overall net worth has increased because I've managed to sock away a very small amount of money and have built some equity in my home, but my lifestyle is basically non-existent and it just keeps getting more and more unfeasible to have any interests or hobbies unless you like digging in the garden.
How much do you make of you don’t mind me asking ?
@@trialanderror2920 I gross nearly double what I did 20 years ago (when I could afford all the things I can't anymore)
@@trialanderror2920sounds like minimum wage
Boohoo do better
@@OShackHennessy feels like minimum wage... however it is above the national average (according to Statistics Canada, not the average Ramsey Caller who makes 6 figures)
5:14"....entitled to outrageous". This exact phrase can be applied to another lifestyle expectation nowadays. Horsepower for cars. 30 years ago the average car had maybe 125 horsepower, while sportscars had maybe 250. Today you can double those numbers and triple the price. The average person who's worried about debt should probably get a reasonable 150 HP car with good gas mileage. But do most people do that? Nope. They buy the 450 HP 4WD Silverado and complain about price gouging and inflation. 🙄
I have not paid interest except on my mortgage in years. I am 74 and live comfortably. 80k in income and I live way below my means. Extra on my mortgage every month and a grand or more into savings every month. I still do what I want when I want. I feel like a dinosaur. Hubby and I budgeted with envelopes when we got married in 1968. He passed three years ago but I still budget.
So sorry for your loss 😢 but happy to know your still pushing through 🎉
Why are you 74 with a mortgage....
74 with a mortgage payment? Wooow
God bless you, Diana - keep going! 💖
Buying things that last more then a year seems to help also. I went back to washing dishes by hand after replacing my dishwasher twice in 4 years. I don't buy plastic products or cheaply made things anymore. Frustrating having to throw money away because it was cheap to buy. Not to mention cutting back on unnecessary monthly payments streaming services, internet, satellite tv/radio ect. Phone with RUclips and a decent Data plan that you can hotspot and your good to go.
Buy a German dishwasher. It will last longer. Washing dishes by hand uses a lot more water. If you pay your water bill you will see that
My dishwasher is 14 years old and still going strong.
@@FortuneSeek3rz that's because it is 14 years old. It's like cars. New ones are built for features and fuel efficiency were as older cars were built to last and be reliable.
Stopped using my CC and paid it down 4k so far. Got an email that they increased my credit line because I’ve been sooooo good. 😂
Rachel the realest for setting that speaking boundary and Dave real too for letting her speak after she set it.
I've been budgeting for 30 years in a spreadsheet but was using my credit card for nearly every purchase that wasn't a utility. I went back and looked at my statements to further categorize what I was using my credit card for and have begun the transition to cash only, either with hard cash or a debit card. Trust me, you pay way more attention to what you are buying when the cash is coming out of your account immediately and it has an effect on how much you spend, especially if you set a predefined monthly budget. (Yes I spend an embarrassing amount on my doggo.)
Best way to use a credit card is to swipe it on a pair of scissors.
I agree Jim. I know I spend more if I use my credit card.
I just pay close attention, regardless of how Im paying for it. Money is money to me. Pay your cc balance and you're good. People need to stop spending money they dont have, on trash they dont need.
you can take out cash and pay the cc daily too, not monthly same affect with rewards
Treating my cc like a debit card (reserving funds in checking for purchases made on cc) has been helpful. My only expense has been the annual fee. I feel more comfortable using cc, because in case of fraud my account wont be wiped out. I know thats not popular here. Is there a video that discusses this?
Dave. I love ya like a financial father. Saying the hard stuff I don’t want to hear but I need.
You also have to have enough income to be able to save. I know . I have always been frugal by nature. Until I finally got a decent job in my early thirties it was impossible to accumulate wealth. With great effort I keep my debt load low in the before time. But most people would not have been willing to do the strategy I used to keep my expenses low.
I have been saving since second grade.
Working since I could push a lawn mower.
Investing since 10th grade.
Your channel has changed my life and will change my family’s forever. You have done more good for people around the world with this channel than any government or politician has or will ever do. Thank you
10 years ago, I was able to afford a 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, fenced in backyard, patio, and basement townhome for $500. Now, with the same career, I can't afford a small 2 bedroom apartment for 1400 a month on my own. That's not including electric, water, garbage, renter's insurance, and hot water...I was approved for a home loan of 125,000, but no homes were in that price range. Even the fixer uppers cost more than that. What a sad society.
Rachel is right, so is Dave ;we just live normally but normal is "in debt". It's so tough mentally and emotionally to downgrade but financial anxiety is tougher.
I love how Rachel understands that life sometimes is just expensive. Not making excuses but really helping people establish our needs.
It all about how well is your responsibility.. I still drive my 2018 honda and 1995 nissan. Never want to waste money on any new purchases..
Good for Rachel saying, "Can I get a word in?" About time.
My brothers F250 truck costs 1250 monthly payment.
This is a powerful conversation and a hard truth to except. “Our wants have become our needs.”
Such a good message. This is the video that should go viral.
Agree with Dave so much. Lived for 25+ years overseas, came back to the US for the 1st time in 2021 for 6 months. Visited some friends, family, etc and was blown away by how much shit every American has in their house.
I know lol... for everyone complains and complains should visit other countries to see how other people live. We are all freaking spoiled here and to the point people don't appreciate anyone anymore. Example) If you give them useful stuff that you think they need it, they probably will throw away even though they live below the poverty line because they demand more fancy stuff. Weird human psychology, and to be honest, I don't feel sorry for a lot of people here because wants always come before needs.
HSN and QVC are an addiction for women.
The one aspect of debt that has been normalized the most is car debt! I know a woman who is pushing for me to buy an expensive car with a loan because mine is paid off!!
The problem living in America it’s that we’re prone to spend easily because we see people doing well and we have to compete with in order to feel better about ourselves.
That seems like jealousy.
There are ways to save money. Cutting fast food definitely helps with saving money as well as getting healthier and losing fat.
It’s not inflation over 18 months. It’s inflation over 50 years. Food costs 10 times more. Basic housing costs an asinine amount. Transportation costs tens of thousands. Education costs 8-10 times more. Yet, wages haven’t even come close to being sufficient unless you own a business.
People can’t afford to live off one or even two jobs. So they stop working because the government pays them more. And nothing gets built and people get upset everywhere is short staffed. We have to re-do society and our economic system as a whole. It doesn’t work.
My starter home was 800 square feet. Now people have starter homes at 3000 square feet😱.
With an open floor plan and oversized island. I honestly believe that HGTV has ruined the happiness of millions of people. Reset life expectations
I'm in my 30s and most people I know don't even have A home of their own.
They'll be renting the rest of their lives the way this economy's going.
Some starter homes are enders 😂
Don't go into debt? MIND BLOWING ADVICE! THANK YOU DAVID RAM SAY!
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With this mindset, you will never get out of debt. Keep going into debt.
@@LoveLife-oo9cz I'm not in debt. I just find a hilarious that this guy built his career on giving common sense advice.
We were fortunate to find (and follow the advice of) DR in the mid 90’s after college. We didn’t follow every rule. We used credit cards, but always paid them off every month. We never made a real budget, but always lived on 50-90% of our income. We did always pay ourselves first and always made two or three extra interest payments on the house each month. His books and radio show kept our focus on the ball year after year. Today we are in our fifties and retired (debt free with plenty in savings).
If you are the kind of person who has trouble with delayed gratification, follow the rules exactly.
For any young person reading this…follow this man’s advice. Have the discipline, THE DISCIPLINE, to follow his advice. It will pay off in the end.
I'm very glad that I found out about minimalism and my needs vs. wants few years ago. It has greatly reduced the items I own in my home, saved me money, and also gave to those who can use them more.
We actually don’t feel the need to run away on vacation when our space is clear of clutter. Minimal living is a secret weapon! We also thoroughly consider things before we buy them.
I took have become a minimalist. 99.99% of all the crap out there I don't need or want.
People will pay big bucks, and go into debt, to satisfy their entertainment wants. Amusement parks, concerts, limos, vacations, sporting events, movies and theatre, dining out, all are major expenses. All are also NOT needs. Self satisfaction and ego are the main forces why people are in debt. And the thing is, they are not concerned about it!
The only times I've rode in a limo were my parents' and grandparents' funerals so not sure who you're referring to.
Limos 😂😂
Glad to be part of the small percentage that doesn’t have debt, retired young and saves money every month.
Me too!
I'm so glad to be in the same boat. I was blessed with good parents! I graduated with no debt, got a career, retired early, got an inheritance. Now, I just focus on saving and investing. 🤑🤸♂️🤸♀️😇🙏💯💯💯💯💯💯
Lmfao too bad Biden is making your savings worthless. A loaf of bread will be $20 in 5 years.
“Can I get a word in”😂😂😂😂
Excellent rant that everyone needs to hear. This why I listen to you every day.
I just paid cash for a lexus, gave it to my new foreign wife, she works part-time. I'm retired but had a low paying government job when I was working. No debt and compound interest made me a millionaire. Simple strategy but it works....😊
Lifestyle creep & keeping up with everyone else is real. Stay in your own lane. We really don't need half the crap we currently have along with the so called luxuries. There's nothing wrong with having nice things, taking nice vacations, etc., but don't let that stuff suffocate you.
Agreed, also about trade offs. After listening to Dave, I now have a great house, emergency fund, and in general am in a much better situation. However, I drive a $4000 car and likely will never own a car less than 5 years old. Not a car guy so it doesn’t bug me and I’d rather have a nice house that my whole family spends their time in rather nice car for my work commute.
Exactly. I bought a $5k '97 Lexus ES 300 with 151k miles in 2006 for college. When I graduated college in 2013, I owed $45k in student loans while starting a job at $60k salary. I could have paid the debt off in a shorter amount of time, but it took me six years due to spending a bit on misc. nice things and vacations. I make over $100k now and still have my ES 300. It's sitting at 325k miles. I've began my minimalist lifestyle and saving after paying off my debt few years ago. It's been great having no debt!
Vacations are for Losers. Means you are unhappy where you are...
I love the Rachel and Dave dynamic
You’ve done good for me. I appreciate the work you all do.
I wish I knew this 40 years ago. At least I have no debt & have good savings.
Your are better off than many. I know people in their 60's with a huge mortgage, and no savings.
Dave is right people are crazy with money in the states and part of it is just the easy access to debt 💸
The best investment other than what Dave said is a coffee grinder. Beans are cheaper whole, its fun to grind, and there's a fresh cup every morning. And you get to skip the drive thru line😏suckers...
I’m so close to paying my debt! About 2 years probably less and I will be financially free! I took your advice 4 years ago. And even thru pandemic and 2 job losses, I’ve been able to put my extra cash towards debt. Priorities!
love your show! it took us a few years to learn wants and needs. I learned years ago, never buy stuff you don't plan on selling. So like Dave says about buying real estate has to be a deal, same as buying atvs cars guns. Buy cheap and sell for a profit after you played with it for awhile.
Going backwards was the best decision I ever made...I was driving a mint condition 2011 Mercedes, I sold it and bought a 975.00 1993 GMC, I drove it 3 years and sold it for 1500.00. I will walk before I make another car payment.
You know your a frugal addict when you nod your head in amazment at some of the stupid decisions friends and family make.
I feel so blessed to be a frugal addict - I am never worried or anxious about my cashflow.
They’re spot on. We’ve blurred the line between want and need significantly. We’re a nation influenced by the influencers to live in a way that is only harming ourselves. If you’re struggling in this boat, you don’t need to be. You may not be able to control inflation or the speed bumps in life but you have the ability to control your behavior surrounding this. Take it!!!
Dave is 100% correct, we are all spoiled.
Lmfao youvare spoiled. Don't speak for other people geez guy.
not we, you people did. i am just here, listening for the amusement haha
@Caroline Hudson “We” in America hit the jackpot, compared to the rest of the world our low income people are in the top 30% of the world earners and above.
We are all spoiled to this beautiful country we have !!
Yes we are. I can't imagine my family of 3 lives in a 2000 sq when we live in a 3000 sq now 🤣. It's hard to settle down when you get used to the situation. We have some bad habits, we admit it and will work to save more.
We are😊
Agree very much. Too many people think they have to have a 1500-2000sf house and at least one new vehicle. You can get by on much less, we did and now we have more and will soon be completely out of debt.
I think the biggest pitfall people fall into is buying a house that’s way too much for what they actually need. The explosion in popularity of the mcmansion is hurting people the most.
Now there’s a new type of house called Next Gen. It’s the opposite of a McMansion. A modest house that contains an ADU. My friend just bought one in Arizona, built by Lennar.
Houses are way over priced and made of plyboard and sticks
McMansions and SUVs...
Ahh, needs versus wants. Rachel is so on point here… This is what causes so many people to fall into the lifestyle game (trap!). I’ve said for a long time that what people fail to do is to identify living within your means as an actual NEED rather than a want. If you identify that need as a constant, rather than a variable, then other wants that people think are needs (again, that lifestyle trap) will have no choice but to be put in their place as wants. But you have to identify living within your means as a top-priority need before it will actually happen. It helps when you recognize that many of the people you see that are living the lifestyle that you WANT are actually NOT living within their means - they may appear to be rich, but it often isn’t the case.
You go, Rachel !!!
😂😂😂😂I love Dave Ramsey lol...he gives you the truth no sugar coating. It's somtimes hard to hear, but it's needed. I just recently graduated nursing school and I'm doing the work so me and my kids can live debt free. I pray the tools I learn and use on this debt-free journey will help my other family members to decide to become debt-free too🙏🏾🙌🏾🥳
Going to have my 3 charge cards paid off by the end of 23 owe 7000
Been out of debt so long, the idea of debt scares me to death
The problem is the government doesn't pay their bills. The inflation hits us we loose savings