Live Like No One Else - Dave Ramsey's Story

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  • @Rubberglass
    @Rubberglass 5 ปีที่แล้ว +415

    Paid off $78,000 in debt because if his principals. Now I’m debt free! Thanks Dave.

    • @carmenseguridad7105
      @carmenseguridad7105 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      how did you do it?

    • @jmedi5589
      @jmedi5589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can with pay for financial peace university or listen to his channel for free. Eventually it’ll make sense.

    • @edjohn4590
      @edjohn4590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@carmenseguridad7105 baby steps

    • @fry6804
      @fry6804 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@carmenseguridad7105turn off the lights when you leave the room turn down the thermostat right now

  • @TimothySkim
    @TimothySkim 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1935

    Thanks Dave. I'm an Asian immigrant. Grew up in post communist Hungary. Now here in the US. Age 30, $500,000 in the bank. A house, a wife, a kid. God bless.

    • @fsmoura
      @fsmoura 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Congratz, well done.

    • @TimothySkim
      @TimothySkim 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      fsmoura thanks!

    • @bhekuvuyomoyo3658
      @bhekuvuyomoyo3658 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Well done if you don't need the money for at least 5 years you should invest most of the money.

    • @TimothySkim
      @TimothySkim 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Epic Gaming 👍

    • @Number00043
      @Number00043 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Congrats!

  • @kindcounselor
    @kindcounselor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    So Dave. For the past 7 years I have lived like no one else. Divorced because my husband chose wine over our family, I was bereft and without retirement plans...and 63 years old. So I had a job....snd saved literally every penny. In the past 7 years I saved 205 thousand dollars towards retirement , paid off half my house (80 grand) , have my 20 grand emergency fund, have my 6 grand new used car fund and believe me, during this time , read every book you wrote.
    I am now 71 years old and am planning to retire from my very stressful State job and have a lovely side business, teaching Qigong to seniors. I plan to continue saving and paying off my mortgage as now this has become a comfortable lifestyle. ..and what do you know, living frugally is now a trend!
    All this to say many thanks for your inspiration and your loving concern for us all.

    • @rockymorris9130
      @rockymorris9130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Amazing!!! I'm proud of you for your outstanding accomplishments. I'm just starting on baby step #2 and shaking in my boots. But Hope will give me the direction I seek with perseverance in the forefront. This isn't for everyone, but I dream of a better life for my family and I. Keep up the great work and I hope you have all you've ever dreamed of.

    • @johnswaim3919
      @johnswaim3919 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would wish you God's blessings, ut obviously, you already have them in abundance. Thank you for your perseverence and inspiration.

    • @Ssookawai
      @Ssookawai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Woah,bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
      Thanks a lot for sharing your story, I'm 31 years old but it's always great to hear experience of older people than me, it gives me lots of hope.
      Thanks again! ☺️🤗🤗

    • @tarawalton6778
      @tarawalton6778 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      OUTSTANDING!!❤

    • @lesheawhite1870
      @lesheawhite1870 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome

  • @TinaMyles
    @TinaMyles 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +245

    Dave Ramsey's insights have been a game-changer for me! His practical approach to financial management has empowered me to take control of my money and work towards a debt-free life. The Total Money Makeover is my go-to guide, and I appreciate how he breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-follow steps.

    • @MichaelDavis-cj1yj
      @MichaelDavis-cj1yj 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I completely understand the impact of Dave Ramsey's wisdom on personal finance-it's transformative. While I've found success in investing, especially with the guidance of my advisor, *Jenny Pamogas Canaya,* I still appreciate the solid foundation Ramsey provides. His principles align with the core values of financial discipline. It's inspiring to see how various approaches, like Ramsey's and strategic investment planning with Jenny's expertise, can complement each other

    • @MichaelDavis-cj1yj
      @MichaelDavis-cj1yj 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She is highly qualified and experienced in the financial market. She has extensive knowledge of portfolio diversity and is considered an expert in the field. You can check her out online. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market

  • @NicoleConstante
    @NicoleConstante 4 ปีที่แล้ว +416

    "I met God on the way up and I got to know Him on the way down."

    • @dawnswenor6386
      @dawnswenor6386 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He specifically says our LORD JESUS

    • @JuweriaAli
      @JuweriaAli 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dawnswenor6386 Jesus is not God! You cant kill God!

    • @amaliadihel
      @amaliadihel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Justin Stewart Jesus said: I am the Way, the truth and the LIFE. No other gods can promise you an eternal life!

    • @amaliadihel
      @amaliadihel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JuweriaAli Yes, HE IS!

    • @JuweriaAli
      @JuweriaAli 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@amaliadihel Jesus was killed by humans! How tf do kill a God!?

  • @Gonethinkin
    @Gonethinkin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +453

    I can't stop crying... just when I thought that I was at the end of my journey I find Dave Ramsey! Now the fun begins, no more debt, no more not answering the phone, no more thoughts of ceasing life as we know it, no more... God, thank you for the introduction. Mr Ramsey, it is a pleasure meeting you, thank you!!!

    • @laurenwallis3319
      @laurenwallis3319 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We’ve all been there! How’s your journey going so far?

    • @ROSITALJ
      @ROSITALJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Keep it up! There is hope

    • @shauntx04
      @shauntx04 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gone Thinkin how’s it going so far?

    • @Albert12893
      @Albert12893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We need a update, gone thinking

    • @jumpingjake123
      @jumpingjake123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Update please!

  • @EastCoastReefer
    @EastCoastReefer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    Dave has taught me more than anyone in my life. I'm not ashamed to say it.

  • @dustinanddylc
    @dustinanddylc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    209 dislikes, must be whole life agents or dealership finance managers

    • @KaylaThePisces
      @KaylaThePisces 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dustin Dellera 😂

    • @Cdlboy.214
      @Cdlboy.214 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha

    • @TBoneSports
      @TBoneSports 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      chrysler credit

    • @tdperkinsgmail
      @tdperkinsgmail 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Justin Stewart what does it hurt?

    • @teamsmizmo5200
      @teamsmizmo5200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      His story doesn’t have anything to do with whole life agents or dealership finance.
      It has to do with being financially irresponsible. But, that’s a bit tricker to understand than a simple story. Plus, products like whole life insurance and debt financing is an easy punching bag.
      Also, it’s easier to blame something else than take responsibility for your own failures.

  • @Axeman297
    @Axeman297 9 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Just payed cash for our new used home, thank God for working through Dave.

  • @priyasahota984
    @priyasahota984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    When he explained the link between the radio show and his book through God, i got cold chills running down my body. God is amazing!

  • @SuperiorVending
    @SuperiorVending 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I was thousands in credit card debt and car loans when I was 21 years old
    I'm now 26, I make $45,000 a year at my job and started a Vending Machine Business 9 months ago. And its doing well enough that I can quit my job at anytime and work for myself. Lots of that inspiration came from Dave and Graham Stephan!

    • @cazpk6840
      @cazpk6840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is awesome!

    • @Spiritkitty444
      @Spiritkitty444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s awesome! Curious how much debt you were in? And how’s the business going?

    • @rjeffers3726
      @rjeffers3726 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I heard your exact story on his radio show

  • @ericromero8017
    @ericromero8017 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    29 years old, two college degrees (Bachelor and Masters), no college debt. Bought a 6 bedroom house at 26 years of age. Own 4 cars, 3 of which are paid off. I have a good career with great job security and I will be retired when I'm 55.
    Its all about smart choices. You can come from a poor background and be a success. However you have to be willing to make extreme sacrifices. (i.e. Not going out to eat, having a car that gets you from point A to point B, paying off debt instead of traveling, not going to the movies). Now I can enjoy all of those things I never could before.
    The same friends that kept bugging you to go out with them are now the ones so financially strapped that they are the ones telling you they can't go out.

    • @GalbertKun
      @GalbertKun 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eric Romero awesome success hermano

    • @mikerosenberger3809
      @mikerosenberger3809 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What made you decide you get the 4th car and willing to make payments?

    • @aznbspikey
      @aznbspikey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 3 that are paid off. If he loses that 4th car, he has 3 left.

    • @shelleymac2086
      @shelleymac2086 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      With your story you can help your friends get out of debt. Pay it forward.,

  • @thanks_ace
    @thanks_ace 6 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Ramsey is the man... Haters will hate and will stay broke.. Believers will believe and succeed!! Dave, may God continue to bless you. Thanks for ALL your content whether it all applies to me or only some of it.

  • @houses53
    @houses53 9 ปีที่แล้ว +551

    I was tell people that I LET DAVE RAMSEY BRAINWASH ME for about 10 years when I used to drive truck every night at my job, I am a high school drop that dropped out at the age of 15 and because of Dave and his brain washing me into thinking correctly I am retired at the age of 39.5 years young !!!! IM DEBT FREE !!!!!

    • @OppaiAI
      @OppaiAI 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      If you are fine with retiring at 40 your life truly sucks.

    • @droptozro
      @droptozro 7 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      Why, the person is monetarily free to do what they want? Maybe you should think outside the box---there's work and meaning outside working a regular job.

    • @WreakingHavoc1
      @WreakingHavoc1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      +Alex I think somebody's jealous...

    • @zachsimpson2008
      @zachsimpson2008 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Alex Sounds like you're not as SUCCESSFUL as him. You're a bitter loser.

    • @spoolinEF916
      @spoolinEF916 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Df

  • @mskitty238
    @mskitty238 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    45 Years Old and discovered Dave Ramsey yesterday.
    I’m Feeling Inspired.
    My Goal .. To Be Debt Free. Emergency Fund, Own a Home and Car, Give to My Son, and $800, 000 in The Bank.
    Thank You So Much🌈

  • @johannesswillery7855
    @johannesswillery7855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What I love about Dave's show is hearing distraught people suddenly believe that they can fix their situation. Never fails to inspire.

  • @ernie5187
    @ernie5187 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I'm going through it Now Today! I lost my job of 15 years...and about 2 weeks later I found out I had more debt that I have ever even known about. The thought of loosing my home and being on the streets in cold is so scary. You don't think that it can ever happen to you. But It Can!! Dave Ramsey is all I got rite now...I swear this man is gonna save my life. We are on a written budget trying to dig out of this. The day i'm completely out of this CC debt...I wanna meet this man and give him a Big hug. Were fighting Mr. Ramsey and were gonna Win! God has never given up on me and I'm not about to give up on him.

    • @mskitty238
      @mskitty238 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ernie .. ❤️

    • @SosaEscro
      @SosaEscro 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      U good now brother?

    • @Albert12893
      @Albert12893 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ernie, hope you made it brother

  • @tommiedinkbell8485
    @tommiedinkbell8485 9 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Each time I read or hear Dave's story I thank God he is sharing it.

  • @JAchica11
    @JAchica11 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    "Having a testimony is great, getting one is a pain." Hallelujah! I've been to the bottom and Jesus is pulling me slowly back up! Thank you Jesus! Hallelujah!

    • @geoffjeffress8320
      @geoffjeffress8320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There now. But by the grace of God, what a story we’ll have to tell about how Jesus brought us out of bondage!

  • @freetoplayaccount3487
    @freetoplayaccount3487 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    When I’m down and life goes south. I watch this video as an inspiration. People who are at a dead end. Watch this video.

  • @Shadow2084
    @Shadow2084 6 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    The exact same lessons Dave taught back in 1992 are just as relevant and pertinent today. Dave - thank you my friend.

    • @kdogthehandyman
      @kdogthehandyman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      True but they were 90 day notes meaning the old bank was renewing his loans every 90 days. The new bank did not call them they just honored the 90 day loan limit. If he had conventional or longer loan terms lik 5years he could have sold them and still made and kept his millions. what happened in the 80s was the way taxes were handled form making money from buy-ing and selling real estate. didn't hurt home prices it just slowed the market down because the buyerss had decreased. Another reason he could not see in 90 days. Extremely risky loans and extremely stupid like he said but he could have still made millions from real estate. he was over leveraged from stupid 90 day loans. 1.2 million on 90 day loans is beyond stupid. He has helped many people though and his lessons are great on how to get out of debt so Dave seems to be a great guy but just clearing up his story a bit.

    • @MrRapSick
      @MrRapSick 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ^ his story shouldnt be relateable cause its a time period thing, if you're smart you wouldnt blatantly and blindly follow a story from 1985 in 2020 rofl

  • @KatieDClark
    @KatieDClark 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Just sat down and wrote out all of my debts. That number was a shock. But I am ready to combat this debt with a budget. I can’t wait to turn this around and be debt free before I am 30!

  • @ronwhiteleo3352
    @ronwhiteleo3352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Now we see why he hates credit cards, loans and debt.. way to go Dave..

  • @Joey2Pedals
    @Joey2Pedals 8 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    It took me almost 2.5 years to become debt free minus the house, I love the fact that Dave Ramsey has given us the tools to make our lives better. I'm not shooting in the dark, I have a real target.

    • @viktoriyaaydinova7648
      @viktoriyaaydinova7648 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That is so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!

    • @mikenelson8377
      @mikenelson8377 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What’s the status on paying off the house? Your comment is 2 years old according to TH-cam and I’m excited for you. A paid for house and no debt you’ll stack cash like crazy.

    • @ImOldandSoAreMyBooks
      @ImOldandSoAreMyBooks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joey 2Pedals If you have a dream and a plan you can make it a reality!

    • @kevintunaley5079
      @kevintunaley5079 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      big thing is to just live within your means or even better live below your means and turn your extra income into worker bees

    • @iheartchm
      @iheartchm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!!

  • @MsABee1
    @MsABee1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I just really love, adore and respect Dave Ramsey. My cheeks hurt so much from smiling listening to him share his knowledge, wisdom and experience. He doesn't just talk the talk he is living it daily!

    • @ImOldandSoAreMyBooks
      @ImOldandSoAreMyBooks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      n2meuc2 He's living proof of the power of focus and determination.

  • @sbloomer80
    @sbloomer80 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Been married 3 1/2 years, 50k in debt and we live with my parents. I would find my self driving around in neighborhoods close to home crying because I failed in having our own home. This happened a few times and it was an incredible burden to bare knowing that you are married, yet broke and can’t afford your own place. I was near despair but kept going trying to better the situation with unpractical money applications. That was just a few months ago. Two weeks ago my wife and I attended our first of nine FPU classes at Harvest Bible Chapel Elgin, IL. We now have baby step one secure and have begun baby step two with good traction! My hope has been restored and I believe that the best is yet to come! We thank you Dave for your story and your passion to help others see what is achievable by trusting God’s plan and stop being stupid. He has used you in a mighty way and still is as He has inspired us through you to walk by Faith in this area of our life which will transcend in all other areas of our life so we can share our story in the hopes to multiply the story and bring God more glory! We thank God for you, brother Dave and we look forward to our debt free scream!
    In Him with love,
    Scottie & Zuni Bloomer

  • @ParadoxEngineer
    @ParadoxEngineer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    "They weren't looking for a book, they were looking to believe again."

  • @yourmilitarymoney
    @yourmilitarymoney 9 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My mama always said, "Either you're a good student or you're a good worker." So true. Work hard and play hard brothers and sisters.

  • @lm6630
    @lm6630 9 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Thank you Jesus for using Dave....

  • @lorarooks5515
    @lorarooks5515 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I love Dave's pronouns: "We, our, us". God is amazing

    • @FamousWolfe
      @FamousWolfe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lora Rooks certainly much better than Xe/Xir/Xem pronouns lol.

  • @zoningzone
    @zoningzone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I am so blessed to find Dave on TH-cam by accident. Wish found him sooner. On my path of living without a credit card, have cut them all. Thank you, Dave! What a blessing you are to so many people.

  • @michaelboddie6560
    @michaelboddie6560 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thank you for allowing God to use you Mr. Dave Ramsey. Your story is helping more people than you know.

  • @MarineMike77
    @MarineMike77 9 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Dave, thank you for staying humble, transparent, and moldable by God. It was an absolute honor for my wife and I to have met you last weekend in West Palm Beach. May God's hand continue to be over your life and ministry!
    Mike Akers

  • @travisbell5662
    @travisbell5662 7 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Why are there 47 people who dislike this... Obviously never been in major debt..

    • @travisbell5662
      @travisbell5662 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dave is my hero! 12k debt down only 3k more to go

    • @travisbell5662
      @travisbell5662 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Travis Bell by the way that's in one year..

    • @vidadanger
      @vidadanger 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great job! Keep it up! :-)

    • @TheLukeskywalker2
      @TheLukeskywalker2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you debt free?

    • @lizwick
      @lizwick 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Travis Bell probably credit card and loan companies. This is not convenient for them. They want America to continue to be in debt.

  • @PercyDays
    @PercyDays 8 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    This story and many others in his book has changed my life

    • @lizwick
      @lizwick 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Percy Days i agree!!

    • @lisavaden9903
      @lisavaden9903 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      His GREAT!!

    • @KaylaThePisces
      @KaylaThePisces 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Percy Days same here!

  • @buddydyer7836
    @buddydyer7836 6 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Problem is getting out of debt or saving up cash requires sacrifice. Most people don't want to sacrifice because it's hard. Our culture is obsessed with comfort and convenience which makes living debt free difficult. We don't want to sacrifice but nothing worthwhile is ever easy.

    • @kenny3269
      @kenny3269 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Buddy Dyer so true!

  • @rustyscrapper
    @rustyscrapper 8 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    No wonder he flips out on people who ask him about borrowing money to flip property.

    • @mikenelson8377
      @mikenelson8377 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yep!

    • @ImOldandSoAreMyBooks
      @ImOldandSoAreMyBooks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      rustyscrapper It's a dangerous slope that can quickly bring you down once the market turns.

    • @kdogthehandyman
      @kdogthehandyman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      They were 90 day loans though, meaning the bank did not just randomly call them up they just didn't renew the loan. he could have kept and made his millions if he had 5,10,15 year loans on them most likely. home values did not crash like they did in 07-08. now Dave is right about the whole debt thing but borrowing money on real estate when you have no consumer debt and the payments are extremely low compared to your income is not a bad thing per say.

    • @FrozenMrSadness
      @FrozenMrSadness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@naddarr1 Loans can make real estate very profitable. By using loans, you're able to get to leverage a property for 1/4 of the price. Not only will you get some good cashflow, but you'll have someone else paying down the loan, which gives you more equity. This is even safer if it's a multifamily unit.
      Even though Dave Ramsey lost some properties, let's not forget that he was profiting 250k/yr and had $1million after. This was all in the span of 3 years.

    • @taskcasburn6086
      @taskcasburn6086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kdogthehandyman Debt should never be the norm when investing. It should just be looked at as a very temporal means which you have to financially work through (meaning working to pay off, of course) to get to equity. Once you have equity then that should replace debt ASAP. At least, that's how smart people treat money. I know the crooks, schemers and financial profiteers and backers of Wall Street are high risking wheelers and dealers who operate on debt but remember they're also a bunch of cons and thieves as well. They tell you information that lines their pockets because they play around with numbers and credit default swaps etc. all day long like the financial risk takers they are but honest money advice for the smart and common man is not to spend more than you make.
      Banks don't hand out loans because they lose money, they do it because they profit off interest rates and because they have more than enough fools out there willing to sign a dotted line without thinking things through. Bottom line, any time you go into the red (debt, borrowing) on your investments you are taking pointless risks and might as well be gambling in a casino because building equity coupled with spending within your means is how you get and stay ahead financially. Us common people have to play by those rules to make it. As for Wall Street, well, they can take risks when they get subsidies (our tax dollars and Money printed by the FED on demand) and have members of congress in their back pockets working things out for them and when we end up paying for their mistakes. Which is exactly what happened in '08 and continues to happen. Unfortunately, we don't get our secured personal debts cushioned like they do so we have to be careful with our money.

  • @mr.boostang2064
    @mr.boostang2064 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Thanks to Dave the only mail I get now is preapproved credit cards 😂 I bought a really nice shredder just for them.

    • @truthisinthebible
      @truthisinthebible 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GOOD for you! Keep it like that ;-)

    • @texasfarmer4413
      @texasfarmer4413 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I stuff all of it back into their postage paid envelopes and mail it all back to them.

    • @marthaquinonez379
      @marthaquinonez379 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's an opt out option on those offers. Call the number and follow the prompts.

  • @mrfreezer82
    @mrfreezer82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just because the bank will lend you the money, doesn’t mean you should take it.
    Dave’s baby steps works.
    The US gov’t is subsidizing all these home mortgages and auto loans. If you can’t pay cash for a car, you can’t afford the car. If you can’t afford the house payment on a 15 year fixed rate mortgage, you can’t afford it.

  • @calisurfin
    @calisurfin 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Dave for teaching me not to give up. Paid off my Tesla Model 3 and graduated college debt free living below my means while building wealth with my 80k portfolio of investments. Keep up the good work and teaching people the value of a dollar. ❤️ you are a national treasure

  • @thebranclan4826
    @thebranclan4826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Dave Ramsey was 4 million in debt in the 80’s 😳😳 wild.

  • @AldredJ389
    @AldredJ389 9 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I could hear this story a hundred times or a thousand but I always get a little chill hearing it. Its got to be amazing being able to positively impact so many lives.

  • @TheBeardedSandman
    @TheBeardedSandman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Every time I re watch this video, I'm filled with the spirit and can't hold back the man tears. Thank you brother.

  • @justin8771
    @justin8771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m 23 years old and stumbled upon this channel I was instantly hooked been watching every video for about the past month and I’m just banging it into my head now as young as I am with every thing I do with my money now Dave has made me more aware In every way I’m about to finish school and attack that student loan which is the only loan I literally have and I definitely don’t plan on taking out a credit card or nothing thank god I found this channel at the perfect time🙏🏽🙏🏽Ramsey is a legend and I will continue to watch your videos for years to come amen

  • @kfish3333
    @kfish3333 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    These basic financial principles changed our lives forever and gave us the financial peace we really longed for but didn't know how to get.

  • @libnaramos5361
    @libnaramos5361 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Watching this all the way from Guatemala. I thank the Lord He's introduced me to the Dave Ramsey show the moment I needed it the most.

  • @AnthonyAlvarado78
    @AnthonyAlvarado78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hopefully one day I can show up to do a debt free scream. I listen to your show every day. The listeners inspire me, your story inspires me, and your hard truths inspire me. My whole family tree is a cycle of bad choices and I'm ready to change it.

    • @rubyzlan
      @rubyzlan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      anthony alvarado Good luck!

  • @ldouglassbottorff9792
    @ldouglassbottorff9792 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very inspiring. Dave's story reinforces the concept that many popular ideas are actually stupid ideas. The family destruction caused by debt is immense, and here is a man who is using Biblical principles to help people. Thanks, Dave!

  • @msparkz770
    @msparkz770 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If this story doesn't move you, inspire you, change you, give you hope, then you got no heart and have already lost out in life.

  • @dmygan
    @dmygan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My family used the Baby Steps, and we are Debt Free and "living like no one else"! Words can not express my gratitude Thank you Dave, AO, Chris, Rachel, Dr John, Ken, Chrissy, and Ramsey Solutions.

  • @RMalai
    @RMalai 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I believe people watch you now more on youtube than listening to you on the radio

  • @emersonavery
    @emersonavery 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Your story changed the course of our life. Thank you for sharing through Financial Peace University Dave!

  • @Ant0417
    @Ant0417 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dave has changed so many lives for the better. He's not one of those guys trying to sell you something....he does what he does because he really enjoys helping people.

  • @shizra-hiem5717
    @shizra-hiem5717 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    i remember a wise man once told me live like no one else today so you can live like no one else tomorrow

  • @laxvideogeek
    @laxvideogeek 9 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Thank you for this story, I've been teaching financial peace to literally hundreds of high school kids for 6 years and have never really dug into Dave's background but have always took it on faith that he is genuine and this story proves that. Its amazing how many high school students come to me with so little hope, so little belief and Dave's program has really helped me help them. I certainly still have a ways to go in getting a majority of them to "buy in" but I think showing them this video might help. If nothing else, it will help some of them and that's all that matters. Thanks Dave!

  • @tomi210210210
    @tomi210210210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just found Dave, but he's already helped me tremendously. My problems are nothing compared to what he and his callers went through, but it's really good to see someone who's been in the same situation and got out of it.

  • @agentharvey1
    @agentharvey1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dave, I watched this video so many times just to keep me motivated. I suffered a job lost, friends not talking to me anymore, etc. Right now we have a tough decision that we are about to take please pray for us. Again, thank you for this video.

  • @helennieuwenhuis1528
    @helennieuwenhuis1528 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Dave Ramsey!! Three years ago I got a good paying job, and began to get serious about my debt. I would listen to your show, and think I can do this. Cut up the credit cards, paid them off, paid off a loan from the bank, paid off my car, and the only thing I have are mortgage payments that I'll be addressing soon. Being broke sucks. The freedom to help others and not stress over money is a freedom I did not enjoy before because of my selfish spending and not adulting about finances. I am now a Federal employee, and the shutdown really brought home to me what taking control of my finances did for me. So many coworkers were stressed, and had nothing to fall back on...living hand to mouth. THANK YOU, as I was not one of those people terrified of where to turn. Blessings to you always~💞

  • @TinaLeder
    @TinaLeder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    *33K in debt* and started my *debt free journey* and posting my progress on TH-cam! 💯💃

    • @rubyzlan
      @rubyzlan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lady Tina Good luck!

  • @ravsingh1576
    @ravsingh1576 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Dave......your my hero dude!

  • @sethshaffer8592
    @sethshaffer8592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the snippets of people cry and saying "ya we're trying" brought tears in my eyes. And that proverb 31 was very nice

  • @ingridromero8007
    @ingridromero8007 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What a BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRATIONAL story! Im speechless. Thank you Dave Ramsey!

  • @IntimidatorZC
    @IntimidatorZC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This man will be the reason I woke up and became a millionaire.
    Thanks, Dave.

  • @polkmusic
    @polkmusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great story. It must be a wonderful feeling to have helped so many people. That is truly a successful person. God Bless you Dave.

  • @sjradical
    @sjradical 7 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    hi Dave, I've been watching your videos everyday all the way here from Philippines. there's no chance for me to take ur class because of the distance but I've been following your advice. currencies maybe different (I just do the math) and time as well. but ur advices makes sense and it's biblical. the instructions really helped me to start and still in baby step 1. just started recently. thanks Dave.

    • @Sir_BoazMutatayi
      @Sir_BoazMutatayi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sarahj Apostol Hello. Did you buy the book? What’s baby step 1 ? I just recently stop using my credit card .

    • @jmjmjmjmjmjmjmjmjm
      @jmjmjmjmjmjmjmjmjm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sir_BoazMutatayi I'm sure by now you know but step 1 is save $1,000 as fast as you possibly can

    • @janethockey9070
      @janethockey9070 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sarahj Apostol Just look up baby steps. The class is no different. He just invests in 500 s&p index funds.

  • @rockymountainfacet5958
    @rockymountainfacet5958 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dave gave us HOPE. GOD BLESS YOU DAVE. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @MarquezRosalba
    @MarquezRosalba 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    HIS STORY ALWAYS MAKES ME CRY. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY. AND YOU ARE STILL HUMBLE DAVE.

  • @DrSand18
    @DrSand18 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife and I are currently taking the class and love it. Keep preaching the word!

  • @lukasbratcher6986
    @lukasbratcher6986 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video and this story is one of the best things I've seen in an exceptionally long time. It's worth every second.

  • @denisegirmer4550
    @denisegirmer4550 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I prayed and prayed with hubby to get out of debt and he put u on my path😍❤️ty for giving us HOPE

  • @Michael-oj6jz
    @Michael-oj6jz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very motivational and powerful story, beautifully made video too! I think it's very easy to say Dave's teachings are all pure common sense, but actually having someone counsel and produce practical steps for people to be guided by is so important. Thanks for all your work Dave!

  • @rjmarble3473
    @rjmarble3473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He has been gifted with both an incredible story and incredible gifts

  • @uzarski1
    @uzarski1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent story at 42 years old Dave Ramsey changed my life,with his advice May God Bless him forever!

  • @llunaa7
    @llunaa7 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make me cry Dave!!!! All you do is a gift & your team is too!!!!

  • @Hellokitty7163
    @Hellokitty7163 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re a hero and an example for everyone. You change lives. Thank you !

  • @brandonbabcock850
    @brandonbabcock850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Dave! I don’t think I have ever cried so much in a day as today.. I have never been a very religious person, but you have really changed my life today. I am a new listener to your program and I don’t even know all of the baby steps. But I am on my way to changing my future with your advice and ideals. I appreciate you so very much. Thank you for your help, and I am hoping to help others with your wisdom as well.

  • @Blue_Newt_01
    @Blue_Newt_01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG.... found you later in life but thanks so much for all of your endless help and for sharing your story. I graduated during the late 70s and started a dairy farm while working at the saw mill where I was employed since the age of 14. Those were hard decades. But we didn’t know it at that time, it was just the way things were. We worked at times without electricity because the power had been cut off at the mill which helped me learn to live without power in my own home while cutting back to improve my dairy facilities. Eventually sold out, built a mortgage free house, went to work for the gov and back to school at night. Now I’m retired, no debt whatsoever and am thankful for those years that taught me how to live like no one else!

  • @mohamedabdi4844
    @mohamedabdi4844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi Dave
    My name is Mohamed and l recently started to listen to your videos on TH-cam as I’m based in London, and I wanted to thank you for your educating and inspirational content.

  • @dr.bradshaw
    @dr.bradshaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cried the whole time. God bless you Dave

  • @arienfox
    @arienfox 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank You Mr. Ramsey!!

  • @Wagneritto
    @Wagneritto 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a beautiful testimony!

  • @greatbritain5355
    @greatbritain5355 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    200.000 people/family's are finding hope with you Mr Ramsey. Thank you and god bless you.

  • @Magazinelady
    @Magazinelady 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have read Total Money Makeover; I have been to a live event; I have listened to the radio show; this video tells your story in a way that really drives the pain and the point home. I could feel your despair when you were young and sinking in a downward spiral. You not only helped yourself get out of debt, you have helped so many people get a hold of their money and of their marriages. Now, you have the personalities that add a different layer to the show. They have expertise outside of finance. All of the life issues are interconnected. You tell people who have succeeded, "I am proud of you." Well Dave, I am proud of you. You have a ministry and are doing God's work.

  • @saratorres4382
    @saratorres4382 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m listening 👂 & learning Dave Ramsey: I’m Believing; I’m spreading the word to my family & Friends 👫. I’m 53 I wasn’t taught but I’m not giving up on my “Dreams “ God Bless you ✝️🙏

  • @ArriSparks
    @ArriSparks 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dave, you not only give My family and I hope on Financial, but everything else in life as well.
    You give me hope, either trying out for track, achieving my dream career, saving money and keeping myself from giving up.
    I just want to say
    Thank you, for everything/ anything you say.
    You give Us/I hope.

  • @zeynand4039
    @zeynand4039 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im in a high stress situation right now, procrastinating by watching this. I need to take action and get work done. Dave ramsey makes me work again, because Im less scared when Im hopeful. Financial peace is mental, spiritual and physical.
    My first job was also at 12, delivering newspapers.

  • @nubianqueenNation
    @nubianqueenNation 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Went thru the program once! It's time to take a refresher class... Thank you for sharing your testimony in this way!

  • @thequeenofmyhomeauntienina4691
    @thequeenofmyhomeauntienina4691 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a humble man. God has your plan to move forward. You did good. Beyond good. God Bless.

  • @Daniellelee86
    @Daniellelee86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God bless Dave Ramsey, his wife, and his team! They have changed my whole life and behavior with money. I get choked up thinking about how he has changed my family tree and so many others. It’s so hard to keep going but his voice and this community he has created keeps my fire lit 🔥

  • @BryceThomas101
    @BryceThomas101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for your story! We are debt-free and building our emergency fund!

  • @melymademoiselle
    @melymademoiselle 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Dave! I thank you and all your precious team who made this happen... I'm forever thankful 🙌

  • @KarenSDurda
    @KarenSDurda 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an ELP I share Dave's story every chance I get. I strive to help people struggling with their financial woes and if I can visually show them Dave's story with his own words I will! Thanks for making this available

  • @followingthebabysteps4545
    @followingthebabysteps4545 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A true example of someone living their purpose

  • @debashreemishra895
    @debashreemishra895 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bless your heart Mr Ramsey! It's like wisdom downpouring on me

  • @ericjahnke7996
    @ericjahnke7996 ปีที่แล้ว

    My senior year in HS I took a class in financial literature and everything Dave Ramsey said is so true looking back on in almost 12 years ago. Don’t ever believe you can’t escape from the mountains of debt because you can if you plan a budget and spend safely. Ramsey is the epitome of how you can escape from the depths of darkness.

  • @bobmarker6812
    @bobmarker6812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've always lived the way Dave teaches. It's the only way to go.

  • @dilseygirl
    @dilseygirl 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful. This video really brings Dave's story to life. It is raw, it is sincere, it is emotional, it is real and, most of all, it is hope filled. I am going to provide the link to my clients.

  • @tevinbyington4228
    @tevinbyington4228 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave, your message and service is incredible. I and each of your listeners appreciate every bit of advice and encouragement you provide to us!

  • @acumenautomotive2276
    @acumenautomotive2276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing your story...you had me crying ...and it's about the story alright and sometimes the injustice of the situation is soul destroying....3 weeks ago my wife and I were run over by a car at the local supermarket, I was thrown clear but my darling was run over ,sustained massive injuries...everything changed in a heart beat ....I am having difficulty getting my head around the situation...this situation has strengthened my resolve to keep going with our goals. ...God bless everyone else who finds themselves in a horrible situation. ..

  • @elizabethsalazar9776
    @elizabethsalazar9776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In tears. I started listening to you 3 yrs ago. You changed my Life sir
    I am for ever greatful!

    • @sumobowler3790
      @sumobowler3790 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      YOU changed your life. he showed you how but you did the work. well done!