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Dave Says - August 30, 2010

August 30th, 201001:18 PM ET

By Dave Ramsey

Finish Baby Step 3 first! Dear Dave,When is it okay to buy toys for the lake—things like boats and jet skis—when following your plan?Anonymous Dear Anonymous,I’m a lake guy, too. So, you’ve hit a soft spot with me on this question. Still, you have to be an adult about these things, and here are a few rules. First, you should be completel...
Dave Says - August 23, 2010

August 23rd, 201004:20 PM ET

By Dave Ramsey

Getting him back on his feet Dear Dave,My wife and I are getting close to retirement, and our 36-year old recently moved back in with us. His automotive restoration business went bankrupt, he hasn’t been able to find another job, and he has nowhere else to go. What can we do to help him?John Dear John,You have to define what helping your son re...
Dave Says - August 17, 2010

August 17th, 201010:30 AM ET

By Dave Ramsey

More or less? Dear Dave,When, if ever, should your baby emergency fund be more than $1,000? Is there ever a scenario in which it should be less?Sue Dear Sue,I always recommend that people who make $20,000 a year or less start out with a baby emergency fund of $500. Almost anyone can scrimp and save up $500 in a short amount of time, and this make...
The Race of Life: Breaking Away! (Tactics 3 & 4)

August 10th, 201003:37 PM ET

By Buck Jacobs

Every race has a beginning, middle, and end. In the race of life we bolt from the starting blocks and sprint out when we hear the Master’s call and receive His Spirit as our Trainer. We get off to a good start by running from the first moment based on our first two tactics: (1) develop and fight to hold the eternal perspective of life and develop...
Off & Running in the Race of Life

August 10th, 201003:36 PM ET

By Buck Jacobs

To be successful in running the race of set before us in this life, we must necessarily stay on the track and know where the finish line is! If we get off the track, we’ll certainly lose considerable time, a costly mistake when we only get to run our race once. To succeed, and post our personal best performance, we will need to train and to focus...
Dave Says - August 10, 2010

August 10th, 201009:55 AM ET

By Dave Ramsey

Family issues Dear Dave,What’s the best way to respond to a sibling who continually makes poor choices with money and often asks to borrow money? I don’t want to be heartless, but they’re out of control asking for money anytime they want. I’m currently on Baby Step 2 of your plan, and I’m six months away from being debt-free. Do you have...
Dave Says - August 2, 2010

August 02nd, 201012:42 PM ET

By Dave Ramsey

It's no get rich quick scheme! Dear Dave, I’m about to complete Baby Step 3. I’ve been very intense about following your plan, but I was wondering if there’s ever any kind of frustration or letdown after you’ve come this far. Rasheed Dear Rasheed, You’re right. The beginning three Baby Steps are very intense. First, you get $1,000 ...

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