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  • Dave Says - June 29, 2009

    June 30th, 200910:33 AM ET
    By Dave Ramsey
    The level pay utility option Dear Dave,Our utility company offers a level-pay option. They average out our bills over the last 24 months, and bill us a consistent amount each month based on that average. Do you think this is a good idea, or would you just pay the regular bills?Christy Dear Christy,Lots of people like the idea of having a level of...

  • Are You a Reluctant Witness? (Excerpts from a study by John Bean)

    June 29th, 200909:24 AM ET
    By Dwight Short
    There are so many characters in the Bible that we can identify with when it comes to making excuses to God when He calls us to duty. One of my favorites is Moses who had three really good reasons why God should NOT call on him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Think about your own life as you consider Moses' feeble attempt to tell God He was cal...

  • Sunday Morning ... Do You Know Where Your Church Is?

    June 22nd, 200910:56 AM ET
    By Dwight Short
    Sunday mornings and church were pretty much paired together in my life as a child. When the chores were done on our farm in NW Ohio, the real work began each day except for Sunday when we cleaned up and went to the Wauseon Evangelical Mennonite Church also known as "The friendly church on the corner". It was the place where I accepted Christ as my ...

  • Dave Says - June 22, 2009

    June 22nd, 200909:19 AM ET
    By Dave Ramsey
    Is Dave's investing system sound? Dear Dave,Considering that the current economic situation is nearing a calamity, do you feel that your Total Money Makeover investment strategies are still sound?Anthony Dear Anthony,First, let's review the investment strategies in The Total Money Makeover. Pay cash for real estate so that you own it free and cle...

  • A Graduate to Remember!

    June 15th, 200908:09 PM ET
    By Dwight Short
     (Adapted from the St Petersburg Times, 6-4-09) Every graduate is special at this time of year and the accomplishments of so many people are admirable indeed. Of course we all want to encourage every person who has successfully completed their degree or their graduation from each level of school. Please join me in saluting a young man by the ...

  • Dave Says - June 15, 2009

    June 15th, 200911:49 AM ET
    By Dave Ramsey
    Buying in debt-free Dear Dave,I have an opportunity to buy a landscaping supply business. The current owner said he made $250,000 last year, and he's on track to make even more this year. There are three employees, and he's asking $390,000 for everything. The building is included in the price, but the land would be either a lease or purchase. Do y...

  • Dave Says - June 8, 2009

    June 09th, 200911:56 AM ET
    By Dave Ramsey
    Yet another student loan? Dear Dave, Our daughter has one year left in college. She's going to a state school here in Texas, and we've already taken out two loans to help her out. She's living in nice apartment off-campus. She doesn't work so she can concentrate on her studies. Should we get another loan for her last year? David Dear David, I've ...

  • God is Making a Comeback!

    June 08th, 200901:12 PM ET
    By Dwight Short
    "The very things that were supposed to destroy religion-democracy and markets, technology and reason-are combining to make it stronger," according to a recently published book called God Is Back. This is probably not a shock to you if you live in a part of the country that boasts mega churches or new churches in every elementary school in your neig...

  • Dave Says - June 1, 2009

    June 02nd, 200912:01 PM ET
    By Dave Ramsey
    Helping with the parents Dear Dave, A couple of years ago my parents got into a big financial mess. They filed bankruptcy, and had to give up their house. Now, they lived on a fixed income of $2,220 a month, and my dad is not in good health. My wife and I help them out with a little money each month, but my sister and her husband don't do much for...

  • Winning Isn't Everything...

    June 01st, 200909:41 PM ET
    By Dwight Short
    WINNING ISN'T EVERYTHING; IT'S THE ONLY THING! As a believer in Christ, there are many days when it seems like all that we stand for and all that we wish to share about our faith gets so marginalized. People of faith are attacked in the public square when they stand up for what they believe. You don't have to be Miss California to experience the w...
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  • David L. Ramsey III (born September 3, 1960) is an American financial writer, radio host, and television personality.