The Hard Truth About the Debt Free Journey...

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  • @rogerhoward1900
    @rogerhoward1900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1060

    If my 20year old truck holds up I should be out of debt in june of2021 pray for me

    • @rossedwardmiller
      @rossedwardmiller 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      I hope it’s a Toyota

    • @robmoore2992
      @robmoore2992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Good luck my man 👍

    • @monopolyman6985
      @monopolyman6985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Is it a toyota?

    • @Scott-nj9gq
      @Scott-nj9gq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You are there brother...7 months from victory...awesome.

    • @jeremyhershberger3012
      @jeremyhershberger3012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have a good plan B. You can always get a junk car if your truck dies.

  • @HitmanChase
    @HitmanChase 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1136

    Me and my wife are DEBT FREE as of two days ago. Hard work, discipline and DAVE RAMSEY was the key to our success. Blessed to have learned of Dave, thank you.

    • @UroborosX1
      @UroborosX1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      congrats, same here. Truly liberating isn't it !

    • @tmcneal6
      @tmcneal6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Congratulations...I’m two months away 😩

    • @brittanyb5942
      @brittanyb5942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @brittanyb5942
      @brittanyb5942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@tmcneal6 you can do it!!

    • @V.Hansen.
      @V.Hansen. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Awesome 👏

  • @josephdurrant6469
    @josephdurrant6469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    Took me 6 yrs to get debt free but am so happy

    • @GS.9093_Mart
      @GS.9093_Mart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      6 years!?
      How much debt did you have?

    • @NoahPARK82
      @NoahPARK82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      1000 😬

    • @davidb4115
      @davidb4115 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's quite a journey.But kudos to you!

    • @ericu808
      @ericu808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Congrats! I’m 3 years in and a handful of months out of being completely debt free. Soo close.

    • @zjgvergara
      @zjgvergara 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      10 years for me, just reached it today.

  • @hihihiyo12
    @hihihiyo12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +459

    Moved back in with my parents, worked overtime and now I’m credit card debt free! Time to tackle $5000 in student loans!

    • @bodybailout
      @bodybailout 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Watch out for people using Dave Ramsey name and picture on fake investments. Dave Ramsey is not a Crypto Investor...Don't get caught in these fake scams. Stick with the money making tools you are familiar with and what works for you.

    • @j887276
      @j887276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol I did it by 32yo without moving back in with my parents and I even own a house.

    • @marygonzalez3967
      @marygonzalez3967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Just don't forget to thank your parents and contribute something even if they don't ask for anything.

    • @madlaz5795
      @madlaz5795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are you debt free yet? Well done btw

    • @madlaz5795
      @madlaz5795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@j887276 there’s no competition. Everyone does things differently

  • @AsadoMao
    @AsadoMao 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Just paid off the final grand on my $10,000 loan today! Finally debt free

  • @nichaelkelly8903
    @nichaelkelly8903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Back here after a year to say that as of this morning, I am officially debt free :) I am grateful for all of the advice. Thank you!

    • @oakspro2998
      @oakspro2998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Congratulations!

  • @JA-zh5xi
    @JA-zh5xi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    I have friends that give me a hard time about making sacrifices to pay off my mortgage 12 years early. They always say - you have to live life now - bla bla bla. Freedom is not owing other people money.

    • @jasonsaeger
      @jasonsaeger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Just remember, if you still have these friends 12 years after you pay off your mortgage you will be the one quietly laughing at them while they struggle! Not to be mean but they dug their own hole of problems which you filled in your own 12+ years ago at that time!

    • @bodybailout
      @bodybailout 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      These friends are not paying off your home or making payments so they don't get a vote! Stick with people who get you!

    • @GorgieClarissa
      @GorgieClarissa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      if you have friends that are making fun of you for paying off debt.... you clearly need new friends. those peeps are losers

    • @Joel-ew1zm
      @Joel-ew1zm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      It doesn't matter what car is in your driveway, what top of the line phone is in your pocket, what top of the line furniture is in your home, or what roof is over your head; if it's not all paid for, IT'S NOT YOURS! Financing a car is like borrowing your friend's car. Sure it's in your drive way but deep down YOU KNOW it's not yours. There is no better sleep than debt free sleep! Freedom truly is not owing people money. It's freedom to quit a job you hate because you aren't worried about getting behind in bills and losing your shirt, etc.

    • @JA-zh5xi
      @JA-zh5xi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Joel-ew1zm all true!!

  • @riifill
    @riifill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    I feel disgusted wuth myself for the way I've wasted time and money over the past 5yrs. Im 26 living at home $11,000 in debt with slow income, back on unemployment with $3 to my name right now.. Feeling discouraged but I'm in it now. Ain't no way i can see life and money the same after watching these videos everyday. Prayer and consistency.

    • @MB-uy5kh
      @MB-uy5kh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      You have every reason to feel discouraged, depressed and disgusted with where you are now. And I know what the job market is like out there. It would be easy to give up. Hope, faith, prayer and persistence will carry you through to better times. Then you will do better in choosing what you spend your hard earned money on. I hope your home environment is healthy and supportive, as that is a blessing. Sending you blessings! You got this!

    • @cholm8395
      @cholm8395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You effing got this.

    • @cooperparts
      @cooperparts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Watch Jim Rohn on u tube

    • @BeeTimesTwo
      @BeeTimesTwo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You got this!!

    • @brittanyb5942
      @brittanyb5942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I hope things get better 🙏🏾

  • @shreddermtbjbbaby5154
    @shreddermtbjbbaby5154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    Been debt free for over 7 years. One must tell themselves " if it was easy anyone would do it". No better feeling than being debt free!

    • @FactsMatter999
      @FactsMatter999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Then apply your philosophy and come to Jesus. It’s not easy but well worth it.

    • @clarifyingquestions
      @clarifyingquestions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exacto - debt is hard! Beans and Rice - easy. Working 24/7 easy! Living beneath your means easy!

    • @shoeplayisbad1
      @shoeplayisbad1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@clarifyingquestions no
      most people don't want to live below there means

    • @clarifyingquestions
      @clarifyingquestions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shoeplayisbad1 Each to their own - but always having too much money feels as great as emotional and physical health,

    • @shoeplayisbad1
      @shoeplayisbad1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@clarifyingquestions yes that would be true

  • @nathanbishop1999
    @nathanbishop1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +487

    Come on you guys, we can all do it in 2021. Make this year your year. ROAD TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM. LETS DO IT

    • @DebtFreeDad
      @DebtFreeDad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @FactsMatter999
      @FactsMatter999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      If you are miserable with $10 you could very well be miserable with 1 million. Money just amplifies who you are

    • @samkelisiwemagudulela9558
      @samkelisiwemagudulela9558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Let's GOOOOOOOO

    • @JacklynCunningham
      @JacklynCunningham 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I will be debt free come July 2021!!!!

    • @HectorRodriguez-fl5dm
      @HectorRodriguez-fl5dm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don’t wait, start now!!

  • @Astro95Media
    @Astro95Media 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    My sick-and-tired moment was at the end of my divorce three years ago. I had won custody of my daughter but I was deep in the hole in terms of debt with credit cards, student loans, a car payment and a divorce which almost bankrupted me. At age 30, I set the goal of being debt-free (with the exception of student loans) by the time I was 35 and I got after it. Fast forward three years, I'm 33 and on track to be 100% debt free (INCLUDING STUDENT LOANS) before my 34th birthday. It's been hard. There have been lots of sacrifices. People think I'm poor because I live frugally. But I'd do it all over again if I had to turn the clock back. Stick with it, folks. You can do it.

  • @shantaywhite2887
    @shantaywhite2887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    "Only when the pain of same [where you are] exceeds the pain of change, will you change" ~ Dave Ramsey😢

  • @MyNameIsCorey
    @MyNameIsCorey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    That eye roll from the mother in law was the top three of my motivators when I started my journey

    • @frev9460
      @frev9460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did she have doubts that you could live debt free??

    • @commandershepard9601
      @commandershepard9601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Tell her to control her daughters spending lol

    • @MyNameIsCorey
      @MyNameIsCorey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@frev9460 it was more of a put your big boy pants on eye roll my income shovel not matching my the hole I was on with a baby on the way. I picked up a part time job doing valet at a casino in my area that allowed me to pay daycare and cash flow my CDL classes once i got my license I was able to triple my income and dig into my debt I got about another 6 months we'll be debt free

    • @rjrobles8469
      @rjrobles8469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Awesome brother. Happy 4 u. The same thing happened 2 me with an old boss of mine who said I would never become a journeyman. He was one of my motivators 2 go 2 college & get my certification in pipefitting. 🤘🇺🇸🤘

    • @kiraloveall2651
      @kiraloveall2651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MyNameIsCorey Wow! Way to go, man! Stay motivated, you're an inspiration to the rest of us!

  • @christinebutler7630
    @christinebutler7630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Even in Las Vegas, rice and beans doesn't cost $800/month. Cook like your immigrant grandmother. Pasta, potatoes, kugel, colcannon, pierogi, haluski, bubble and squeak, beans and rice, beans and cornbread, pasta fazool, pea soup. Oatmeal breakfasts, no fancy boxed cereal. No alcohol. No goodies, no snacks. My grandma fed eleven kids on next to nothing, bought fifty pound sacks of potatoes and fed the family for a week on that.

    • @beartackle
      @beartackle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      My friends and family would give me the strange looks when I tell them I don't make anything fancy when cooking. It's mostly stuff from cheap and long lasting food (like pasta) and any good deals I can find.
      I tell them I'm getting rid of debt, and maybe after, that's when I can try to be fancy and make something better.

    • @roxanatodor4789
      @roxanatodor4789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Christine you made my day 😂😂😂

    • @_pao_x2
      @_pao_x2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      RIGHT ONN

    • @drewc8065
      @drewc8065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Colcannon, oatmeal and cornbread with beans. Whew! Taking me back. Your post is so true.

    • @madhatter909
      @madhatter909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I ate a lot of bread and jam sandwiches as a kid....

  • @alydigs
    @alydigs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    When I was in college, i had a budget of 100$ / month for food lol... I got really good at going through sales and coupons and really expanding my dollar. I came to a point where I was spending ~22$ a week on food/ groceries. People don’t believe me but yes I lived that life.

    • @genxx2724
      @genxx2724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Stretching a dollar.

    • @TJ45223
      @TJ45223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ramen noodles

    • @maryallen1017
      @maryallen1017 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I believe you, because that's how I roll. Sales & Coupons are key in saving money. You don't need to eat like a king, as long as you have food you will survive.

    • @mmp495
      @mmp495 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is possible even now. Good for you!

    • @3nigma.3nc
      @3nigma.3nc ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol pre 2022 inflation...

  • @DerekDwayne
    @DerekDwayne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    25 years old and debt free as in today 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @aaronmeives4496
    @aaronmeives4496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    Debt: Exists
    Dave: And I took that personally

  • @TheCisco916
    @TheCisco916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Had 25k in debt at the beginning of the year now at zero as of yesterday. saving up to buy a house now . This journey had taught me so much f**k the majority mindset we need that minority mindset

    • @hmmichael438
      @hmmichael438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Once you learn about Dave it’s like stepping out of The Matrix you look at the world totally different. Debt free for a month, besides the mortgage. After learning about Dave, the car loan was paid off in four months (2.5 years early). No debt ever again!

    • @markwhittaker6866
      @markwhittaker6866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Congratulations.
      Good luck with the house.

    • @from9539
      @from9539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Congratulations my brother!

    • @colorfulcodes
      @colorfulcodes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same! I had about 25k in January, now 0. Congrats to us!

    • @allisonmodaff5635
      @allisonmodaff5635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES!

  • @OmegaTou
    @OmegaTou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    So many things in life are simple, but not easy.

  • @prestonlaw
    @prestonlaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I became officially debt free April 27th, 2020. Over $8,500 of debt paid off. It took me approximately 1 year of hard work, consisting of 10-12 hour days, 5 days a week, driving 300-350 miles per day. Working as an independent contractor medical courier, I traveled over 66 thousand miles driving through storms, blistering heat, snow, ice, and countless steep hills without air conditioning or cruise control. Now I have 6,000 saved and I’m still gonna save until I get to 10k

    • @user-zv1yh6er7d
      @user-zv1yh6er7d 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @girlygirl1890
      @girlygirl1890 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anonymous wow. You are a trooper for being able to endure -- and succeed in paying off your debt. So glad for you to hear you were able to do it and also glad for you that you've decided that you will not stop saving until you get to 10k. You are a BOSS and you are an inspiration for others. Thank you for sharing your story. Much success to you and blessings to you always. : )

    • @ziomycoyoy8103
      @ziomycoyoy8103 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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      @user-zv1yh6er7d 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @user-zv1yh6er7d
      @user-zv1yh6er7d 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      + 1 9 1 4 2 0 6 8 2 9 4

  • @nathanbishop1999
    @nathanbishop1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    Hang out with people and have relationships with people that have the same goals as you. Don't spend money just because someone else is.

    • @DebtFreeDad
      @DebtFreeDad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This is true

    • @dalimts7372
      @dalimts7372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      100% true

    • @nathanbishop1999
      @nathanbishop1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@dalimts7372 I have some more videos in the making. I am trying to explain to people what the bigger picture with finances is. A lot of people say they try to budget or manage their money but it never works out. Relationships are a huge factor in finances and it seems to be over looked and never talked about.

    • @JohnM0rris
      @JohnM0rris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Also, be that person that inspires people to have more control in their life too. I've noticed my roommates picking up my habits of not spending money until I have too and to save atleast 20% of my income (I barely make above minimum wage atm).

    • @mikepawlikguitar
      @mikepawlikguitar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      "Hang out with people and have relationships with people that have the same goals as you."
      There is NO better way to become a loser than hanging out with loser friends! I could not agree with you more! What you said is so important.

  • @jonathan_hernandez_1987
    @jonathan_hernandez_1987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    In case no one ever suggested it:
    There should be a movie about Dave Ramsey. From his childhood to him being wealthy to losing it all and getting it back again and starting Ramsey Solutions.
    And also to explain his walk with God.

    • @DarrenSemotiuk
      @DarrenSemotiuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I watched a 20 minute documentary of Dave that was somewhere on his YT channels many months ago.

    • @MrMlbfan6
      @MrMlbfan6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Who’s gonna play him ???

    • @miranda1636
      @miranda1636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Owen Wilson hahaha

    • @mrsbethanyelise
      @mrsbethanyelise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Connie Hull wealthy parents doesn't matter if he didn't do anything himself. I know several people who had low-middle class families and still got into real estate. Rich parents and no common sense is not necessarily going to put someone in a better position than an average family with common sense and ambition.

  • @JTDyer21
    @JTDyer21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I been working my "stuff" off for the past 8 months. 60 - 80 hrs a week. I'm just now beginning to get used to the grind. Really missing my family since I've been working so much which is especially difficult since I have small kids. I miss them so much. I'm trying to start investing and pay off some debt. Paid off a $3,700 credit card and saved up $14,000 cash plus prepaid car insurance for a year. Did all this in a time of 8 months, which is not too bad since our landlord raise our rent during this time. It's a very difficult life. I think I'm living like no one else. Hopefully later I can live like no one else.

    • @user-zv1yh6er7d
      @user-zv1yh6er7d 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      *There's a Gaining key on how to invest into Crypto and Stock and make good Profit with your investment**
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    • @madhatter909
      @madhatter909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you've done great, can ya slow down a bit since Xmas is coming? see the kids a bit more? don't go nuts at Xmas and give them too much.. ...

    • @JTDyer21
      @JTDyer21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@madhatter909, I'm thinking about easing up a bit. I might take 2 weeks off for Christmas and New Years. Maybe.

    • @juditharsenault2131
      @juditharsenault2131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@JTDyer21 are you doing Dave Ramsey's plan? Doesn't sound like it.

    • @PremusRed
      @PremusRed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You need to slow down and take a breather dude you're going to blow an O ring

  • @Learn2Earnnnn
    @Learn2Earnnnn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I cried laughing when he said “ why would u stay with a man that doesn’t pay the bills”

    • @jojachow
      @jojachow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ironically Dave talked about debt collectors using the same line on his wife years ago when they went bankrupt.... How the tables have turned

    • @brendamagana2866
      @brendamagana2866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ​@@jojachow What tables have turned? Dave was talking about himself. You misinterpreted the conversation.

    • @Musicienne-DAB1995
      @Musicienne-DAB1995 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was even funnier when he said that his wife was even thinking about it.

  • @uk7769
    @uk7769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Debt free feels amazing. If I can do it, anyone can. Start right this moment, and don't stop till you did it too.

  • @JohnathonCase
    @JohnathonCase 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Being debt free is more than just not owing anyone anything, it changes the way you view money.

  • @KC-dr3cg
    @KC-dr3cg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    My partner became brain injured, I am physically unable to work more than 2 hours a day due to past injuries but luckily old enough to file for my social security .With Dave's program I paid off $13,000 credit card debt in baby step 2 + $16,000 to pay off two rental properties in full...in 7 years. That was a long 7 years but now I have $10,000 in savings and supplementing my social security with rent income. Still carefully budgeting. I give so much credit to Dave's advice!

  • @TinaLeder
    @TinaLeder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Finding a *community* with a common goal is soooooo *KEY* 💵🔑🔥
    Paid down *$10k in 4 months* and $23k more to go and I'm *PUMPED* 🔥🔥🔥💪💃

  • @arleyramos
    @arleyramos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    2 years that i started on steps. Debt free for almost 9 months, and full force on step 4. As soon you finish the step 3, life start to go faster toward your important goals. Dave is the real deal.

  • @KJEThompson
    @KJEThompson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I needed a good Ramsey Rant today. It's been a tough couple of weeks.

    • @thedaveramseyshow7528
      @thedaveramseyshow7528 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For good trading and huge returns contact him..

    • @thedaveramseyshow7528
      @thedaveramseyshow7528 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      W. H. A . T . S . A . P . P
      + 1. 2. 7. 0. 4. 4. 5. 3. 7. 8. 9...

    • @minimalistgecko4867
      @minimalistgecko4867 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know we all crave and need tough love, even those who hate it.

  • @richardshaw4336
    @richardshaw4336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I never had a substantial education about how to manage money. But my mother god bless her slke taught me if you can't afford it you xant have it period.
    Being debt free and financially independent is the most incredible feeling. Boy I'm truly blessed.

    • @richardshaw4336
      @richardshaw4336 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Should say sole and can't ..

    • @blackworldtraveler3711
      @blackworldtraveler3711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don’t need a substantial education.
      It’s just basic reading/math and common sense.

  • @bgbell3049
    @bgbell3049 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    About the frustration of learning something new. My experience is that when you are at your most discouraged, ready to quit, you are at the point of making a breakthrough. Keep at it because you are one try away from a breakthrough

  • @michaelnudelman8591
    @michaelnudelman8591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Not many people talk about the journey from the point where the only debt is the house . It’s still not easy . It’s a very large amount and sure an extra $400 a month sounds like a lot but it doesn’t quite go down as fast as you were seeing with the car debt or credit card debt . The house is the tortoise out of all the debt. We are in the middle of that very long step

    • @RodeoJoe1981
      @RodeoJoe1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's a much larger elephant, still have to eat it one bite at a time. But know your taking years off adding $400 a month.

    • @carlosgomez701
      @carlosgomez701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you have a 15 year fixed rate mortage with the monthly payment being 25% of monthly net income?

    • @michaelnudelman8591
      @michaelnudelman8591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@carlosgomez701 Y yes I do ! And %15 of our combined household income is going into retirement.

    • @kay203
      @kay203 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carlosgomez701 This was my mistake... but in my area (NJ near NYC), that doesn't really exist unless you make ~1M... my payment is ~25% of monthly net income but 30 yr fixed rate, not 15 yr... oh well that was my choice and I can prob pay off in ~20 yrs instead of 30, still much better than average gang

    • @carlosgomez701
      @carlosgomez701 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kay203 The good thing is that your payment is fixed, so most likely you will continue improving your income, and may manage to increase it 10, 20 maybe even 30 percent, and that's when you can really tackle this giant debt. Thanks for your reply Kay.

  • @Mac-oj1vm
    @Mac-oj1vm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My wife and I are on track to pay off $250k in 3.5 to 4 years and we cannot wait to do our debt free scream!! Dave's principles work no matter what your income level is.

  • @carladossantos1142
    @carladossantos1142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Watching you all the way from Portugal for the 1st time, "only when the pain of same exceeds the pain of change, will you change", "never again", such useful talk, thank you so much!

  • @sourcehealing82
    @sourcehealing82 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The shame is real. I have so much shame because of the damage I’ve done with over spending and I have a low income. I’m trying to get my confidence back to get a better paying job. In the mean time, I’ve created a budget and saying no to friends who want to go out constantly. I want to be debt free more than anything.

  • @jack-ss1ig
    @jack-ss1ig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When I first started budgeting it was very hard . Now it feels good to have money and not live pay check to pay check. Finding your show save my life i thank you Dave for your excellent advice you give us on our debt free and wealth journey.

  • @Fiery154
    @Fiery154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I overestimated my food budget on my first few budgets. But when I started, I calculated my average expenditure from 3 months of bank statements. Went from $600-$800 down to $400 a month for 2 adults and one small child.

  • @kevinanderson263
    @kevinanderson263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Watch Dave Ramsey once a day to keep the debt away!

  • @tinas2857
    @tinas2857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another aspect to this, is that there is also confusion. A lot of people believe that confusion means ‘stupid’. Not so! If you’re confused, it means you’re about to learn something new.

  • @DebtFreeDad
    @DebtFreeDad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Patience, planning, production, and perspiration are needed to get through a debt free journey.

  • @samreagan6292
    @samreagan6292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What people don’t understand about the debt free journey is that you are going to go through the pain of paying off the debt either way. The pain is just concentrated so that you have much less pain for a long period of time. It’s a hard sell to a lot of people “you need to increase your pain now so that you will have less later” the common retort “how do you know you won’t die the day your house is paid off” oh no I gave my kids a paid for house, my life was such a failure.

    • @connorgurgone345
      @connorgurgone345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also most people believe the government will fix their problems when it can’t even get out of the national debt

  • @ogPRAT
    @ogPRAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I just paid my car off November 23, 2020. A USMC Vet and starting school to become an Architect with my Post 9/11 GI Bill and since I’m a resident of Texas I also have the Hazel wood act to keep me debt free

    • @connorgurgone345
      @connorgurgone345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank-you for your service.

    • @ThomAssDaTrain
      @ThomAssDaTrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can't use Hazelwood Act with Post 9/11 but you can with MGIB. I'm doing the same thing in Houston, but I.T. Good on ya!

    • @charly44ish
      @charly44ish 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThomAssDaTrain you can use Hazlewood after you exhaust post 9/11. You have to show proof you exhausted all other benefits though

    • @baxakk7374
      @baxakk7374 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah all those Bills and Acts to get poor uneducated people to pay for rich people's education. Good job on the government.
      Before anyone jumps on me, people who get an education will be richer most of the time than a lot of uneducated people who pay taxes. There's research on this how uneducated subsidize the educated. Educated people reap most of the benefit from the education, so they are supposed to pay for it even if they take a loan.
      Dave's rant about too much debt might be true, but it is worth it to get a good education if it's not too excessive.

    • @connorgurgone345
      @connorgurgone345 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Baxa KK college is a waste of money. I never went. Now I have my own company that make 4m a year and have 15 million in 40 million of real estate that makes 2 million. College isn’t important

  • @firepatriot42
    @firepatriot42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Sick and tired of being sick and tired! Yep, my health has improved since I started exercising and seeing an alternative health practioner.

    • @Brandon-hn4yg
      @Brandon-hn4yg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What do they do for you

    • @firepatriot42
      @firepatriot42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And I've been from doctor to doctor over the past 5 years with little to no results.

  • @kimlittleton4943
    @kimlittleton4943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The mindset is KEY. This was one of the hardest things I have ever done. $22k paid off in year and half. I am currently debt free (except for my house). And "Murphy" moved in on my doorstep with every vehicle needing repairs, etc., not getting to go on trips.....lots of extra hours working.....but through the process your eyes open wide....and your ears. You start listening to others who are in pain because of debt. I can share my journey with these folks when I hear them. If I can do it, anyone can. I have always been horrible with money, SPENDER here (go figure). But now I look at every purchase. I encourage anyone out there who is struggling to not give up. It is so worth it.

  • @joeehrmantraut4297
    @joeehrmantraut4297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Get debt free, friends. I got debt free back in May and am loving it. Saving for a home, reinvesting back in retirement. So worth it.

  • @MollyWinter
    @MollyWinter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is so true. I've gone into aggressive saving mode following a number of negative financial experiences. I never want to be in that situation again.

  • @karano254.
    @karano254. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am listening to this just when I have ignited the debt free journey. So help me God

  • @9liveslisa
    @9liveslisa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What makes it appear insurmountable is that we are constantly being bombarded by sales pitches that tell us we can't live without more stuff and we should go into debt to get it!
    Once you conquer being able to tune all that garbage out of your head, you will feel much better and saving money and not having debt will be much easier. And then when you get yourself into great shape, you will have the best sleep you have ever had in your life.

  • @sirshep4915
    @sirshep4915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    I'm trying trying trying! Based on my current situation, I should be debt free by February 2021 :)

    • @mikepawlikguitar
      @mikepawlikguitar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hate to the THAT guy, but 'trying' is just another word or excuse for 'not doing'. There is either do, or DO NOT, but there is no trying.

    • @sirshep4915
      @sirshep4915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@mikepawlikguitar 'Trying' to you must mean something different. My 'trying' has been eating super cheap frozen dinners while working as much overtime as work will give me. Even did a course to become a first aid attendant in order to get $100 extra pay per month. OH I'M TRYIN'.

    • @mikepawlikguitar
      @mikepawlikguitar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@sirshep4915 Good!! So you're DOING! Try right now to get off the couch. It ain't gonna happen lol. Unless you DO it.
      Good going and all the best to you.

    • @thecapone45
      @thecapone45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s a nice feeling man. Huge weight off your shoulders. You’re gonna feel like you’re in a elite club because a lot of people have debt.

    • @Puff6977
      @Puff6977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Did you make it????

  • @maureen8745
    @maureen8745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for addressing and explaining the pathology of debt and the repayment process. It's truly a roller coaster ride and then the moment you finally get off is priceless. You're gonna weeble & wobble until you retrain your brain's equilibrium as the relief overcomes the mind body and holy spirit & then the moment arrives for one to say...Never again! Never again am I gonna get on that ride and be taken advantage again. Amen!

  • @ntombifuthidlamini3372
    @ntombifuthidlamini3372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm eating rice and beans, beans and rice because I'm sick of my paycheck to paycheck life.

  • @jefffuller736
    @jefffuller736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    6:13 “Only when the pain of same (the pain of where you are) exceeds the pain of change will you change.” Dave dropping knowledge bombs 💣

  • @nigell.8705
    @nigell.8705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thought Dave was gonna snap for a second talking about American Express 😆

  • @IlFree
    @IlFree 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Consistency is 🔑

  • @marcoluca9232
    @marcoluca9232 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how Dave calls them a Ramsey personality 🤣 really puts them in their place.

  • @ldouglassbottorff9792
    @ldouglassbottorff9792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow. I see why Dave pays so much attention to the emotional side of this struggle. Dave always says he's made the same mistakes with money but with zeroes added. It seems he's had emotional experiences with zeroes attached. Thanks for sharing.

  • @michaeltrenier
    @michaeltrenier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is GOSPEL. Much appreciated.

  • @NaNa-lt1po
    @NaNa-lt1po 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ""Only when the pain of same (the pain of where you are), exceeds the pain of change, will you change.""
    One more gem.from dave. Thats why I listen to the same baby steps all the time..
    That one's going to my list

  • @kumar008100
    @kumar008100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My wife and I trying to get out of debt to save money and it’s really hard to do but we are doing it and motivating our self for a better future.

  • @haydenfrank8958
    @haydenfrank8958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dave, you are a Christian! You are NOT supposed to hate anyone, you've held onto a grudge for 30 years. You need to forgive those crooks, even if they still are, and let go of your hatred.

    • @jeremyjeremy8795
      @jeremyjeremy8795 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are here .......................the point is over here

  • @dapeace316
    @dapeace316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Only when the pain of same exceeds the pain of change will you change." - Dave Ramsey
    Powerful stuff, and the crux of it all.

  • @dennispatterson4998
    @dennispatterson4998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys do the public a wonderful service- thank you.

  • @aaronward9140
    @aaronward9140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can honestly say i am so lucky to have never experienced being in debt (because of free education in europe), but i feel for anyone who has reached that point when they realise "oh i completely ruined my life" must be so hard

  • @thecapone45
    @thecapone45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m happy to share that I’m living debt free. I have been for most of my adult life. I graduated debt free and I’ve bought everything I own with cash.
    I’m only 26 and I aim to be “semi-retired” by next summer. Guys, it’s possible. You just have to live an uncommon life

  • @victorkreitner754
    @victorkreitner754 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No matter what your net worth is, what you have saved for retirement and what your age is, if you have "no debt" you're already in a position many wish they were in even making great money. Ever notice the people with the most dire scenarios and call ins actually make good money, but people with lower incomes find a way to avoid these disaster and live below their means.

  • @pandapower3369
    @pandapower3369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm training to become a professional proofreader. I'm sick of being broke despite paying down debt

    • @commandershepard9601
      @commandershepard9601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seems redundant in the age of auto correct. Good luck.

    • @justinbowman2126
      @justinbowman2126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@commandershepard9601 auto correct doesn’t always catch misspellings. Proofreaders are also good to fix grammar, tone, and picking better words.

    • @commandershepard9601
      @commandershepard9601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@justinbowman2126 Interesting thank you

  • @bfrandsen1
    @bfrandsen1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been debt free 5 years and I'm never going back. NEVER.

  • @freedomring3022
    @freedomring3022 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use every dollar to do my budgeting ... It took a few months to get my budgeting down to near perfection.

  • @Solong_init
    @Solong_init 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey guys I just started my journey to a debt free life currently I’m 20k in debt due to auto loan. I just started trucking and one year from today I will be debt free thanks Dave!!!!

  • @PVLocalFirst
    @PVLocalFirst 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like this: only when the pain of same exceeds the pain of change will you change.

  • @tulips91
    @tulips91 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to be unlimited when it comes to spending. I don't even bother looking at the price of the grocery items when I buy. But when I started budgeting, I felt tightening in my chest all the time. My body has a bad reaction to budgeting but as the time goes by, it slowly feels normal. Now I can't imagine going to the supermarket without checking the price.

  • @mrsh1918
    @mrsh1918 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these comments. You all are so encouraging ❤❤❤❤❤. I'm ready!

  • @wyattandwill12
    @wyattandwill12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I semi-replapsed from living like no one else and I bought $5 worth of lottery tickets. I’m glad that’s making me almost panic because when the feeling comes back I remember that it was just $5, don’t let it happen again. Back before I would have felt LESS bad about 50 dollars

  • @julien1560
    @julien1560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Couponing and getting knowledge on how to save on food items/ household and hygiene items is key in keeping the "food" budget low.

  • @CaseyBurnsInvesting
    @CaseyBurnsInvesting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Broke people will fight you and themselves every step of the way. Keep moving forward.

    • @ryancj1542
      @ryancj1542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I have no idea how you have time to invest when you comment on literally every dave ramsey video.

    • @KVW110
      @KVW110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Time management skills? Some people know how to manage their time and get a lot done.

    • @HamiltonRb
      @HamiltonRb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Christopher Muya Everyone has a hobby, and I guess his hobby is commenting on several videos every day. There are a lot worse things you can do, so why not if you like it

    • @_pao_x2
      @_pao_x2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YESSIR

  • @KC-dr3cg
    @KC-dr3cg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Geography makes a huge difference in being able to precisely follow Dave's plan. Having a reliable vehicle in a state that has -10° temperatures is different than in warmer climates. Life in a place with public transportation or large enough towns for a pizza delivery job makes a difference. If you are broke,moving to a larger or warmer climate may not be an option right away. Doing baby steps to get to Dave's babysteps is better than not trying at all.

  • @cassyboo100
    @cassyboo100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fully Debt freee as of today !!!!!!! Dave definitely helped me make the push 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @Williams002
    @Williams002 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +344

    Inspiring video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got to talking about investment and money. I started investing with $150k and in the first 2 months, my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and get more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family

    • @bridgtte
      @bridgtte 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi. I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second child. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks.

    • @Williams002
      @Williams002 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bridgtte However, if you do not have access to a professional like JUDITH ANN PEACE, quitting your job to focus on trading may not be the best approach. It is important to consider all options and seek guidance from reliable sources before making any major decisions. Consulting with an AI or using automated trading systems can also be helpful in managing investments while balancing other commitments..

    • @bridgtte
      @bridgtte 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Williams002 Oh please I’d love that. Thanks!

    • @Williams002
      @Williams002 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bridgtte Judith Ann peace is her name

    • @Williams002
      @Williams002 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lookup with her name on the webpage.

  • @MaugzSR
    @MaugzSR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am debt free as of the 15th of this month. Right now, I have close to $2,500 for an emergency fund... I am halfway through my goal of a $5K emergency fund. Starting a new car fund soon ^-^

  • @sergioortiz1839
    @sergioortiz1839 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He has blessed me so much. I have no reason to doubt him. 2022 my whole family was in debt (including myself) the money I had in my bank account was nowhere near the amount I owed. It was however enough to clear the rest of my family. The Lord told me to break their chains and set them free. And so I did. They all cried but they all knew I was still in the lion’s den. I told them not to worry about me. I told them that God would declare his strength through my weakness. Not long after I won the lottery. I cried all day. But more than anything I was glad my family now lives by Faith and not by sight!!!!

  • @firepatriot42
    @firepatriot42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Never have been in debt. But budgeting is the biggie for me. 2018 was when I began taking it seriously, after buying total money makover in 2015, I know procrastination, and setting limits with the money I earned. Thankfully since then I've been able to have enough set aside for emergencies and other unforseen expenses. With the Scamdemic I was not worried, was able to keep working thankfully, because I had the reserves for what made might come. Am planning on starting to invest in the near future.
    Thanks Dave!

  • @nathanbishop1999
    @nathanbishop1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    SPEND MONEY ON THINGS YOU NEED vs WANT

  • @DrJaredNelson
    @DrJaredNelson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Discipline is key! Put your head down and get it done.

  • @fox15000
    @fox15000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are not your self, you are you before now, and you after now to infinity. Sacrifice is learning form the old you, and saving that for the new potential you. Sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven.

  • @NathanielMiller
    @NathanielMiller 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The mistake people make is they think "simple" and "easy" are synonyms. They're not.

  • @mb3214
    @mb3214 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on your "The Hard Truth About The Debtfree Journey..." inspirational thanks for sharing. UK😎.

  • @bandolierboy1908
    @bandolierboy1908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can’t tell you how many people I know around my age that aren’t even through their 2nd year of COLLEGE yet, driving around in financed Dodge Challengers, Mustangs, BMW’s, and latest model cars that are worth over $20,000
    Here I am driving a $6,000 Chevy spark that’s paid in full, cheap to drive, and cheap to fix.
    I wonder how those people are gonna pay off
    those expensive cars after they’re out of college and have to pay for everything on their own.

  • @Zizzyyzz
    @Zizzyyzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "The eye roll from your mother -in-law". 🙄🤕 7:17 Lol!

  • @Sam-xc1mm
    @Sam-xc1mm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These videos keep me going!!! Thank you!!!!

  • @dennispatterson4998
    @dennispatterson4998 ปีที่แล้ว

    confidence is everything - no matter what subject we are referring to.

  • @prashantshastry6877
    @prashantshastry6877 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you, you are taking people out of misery and showing them the path to true happiness ❤

  • @hotelboz
    @hotelboz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have always been debt free except for my mortgage. But I have done budgeting for a living for 25 years. The mindset from work has carried over to my personal finance.

  • @Havre_Chithra
    @Havre_Chithra 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember being about 27 before ever using a credit card after being convinced be everyone around me I needed one. Big big big mistake. Finally, 5 years or so later and I'm getting rid of my one any only credit card.

  • @MaestroMarinelli
    @MaestroMarinelli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Spot on. We’re on month 3 of doing the EveryDollar budget and so far the main line item that’s off is food.

  • @koreanplayboy
    @koreanplayboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I’m Korean, Rice sounds amazing everyday

  • @cryptoflippodcast
    @cryptoflippodcast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Becoming debt free requires discipline
    Question is, how disciplined are you? 😤👇

    • @christinab.2864
      @christinab.2864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You bring up a good point. Remind me why Rachel says for a no base budget that every dollar needs to be assigned to a category? It’s like telling this to your dollars “if you are good, then I will go do this (fill in the blank)?

    • @erinriotutar4962
      @erinriotutar4962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is my struggle 😬

    • @StefanieLegacy
      @StefanieLegacy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true.

  • @Neddie2k
    @Neddie2k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This journey is hard, 1 step start budgeting NOW!, and then start living below your means, when you are able to do no.2, guess what, your debt is now a constant, any money left after the budget goes towards saving your emergency fund. once that is in place, the extra money goes towards your debt, starting with the smallest debt. Want to clear your debt faster, get a better paying job or a 2nd, 3rd, 4th job. Keep rolling, you will win in the end.

  • @dominicruiz2684
    @dominicruiz2684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did the money envelope system and got out of debt. It was very hard to do but I kept up the way I look at money.

  • @treenbean646
    @treenbean646 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just starting my journey to debt free and financial discipline. Dave Ramsey was the first person recommended to be. I’m looking forward to this process