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Dave Ramsey is a nationally syndicated radio talk-show host and best-selling author. His life experience gives him an unusually deep perspective and insight into life and money matters. His most recent book is Get Dave's latest, "The Money Answer Book"
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Tithing in secret?

by Dave Ramsey -- Dear Dave, I'm a Christian, but my husband is not. However, we still budget a small amount to give to the church. I started working a part-time job more…

Handling credit-report 'black marks'

by Dave Ramsey -- Dear Dave, I have some bad marks on my credit report. What's the best way to handle them? Patricia Dear Patricia, There can be three types of nasty more…

Living without eating out

by Dave Ramsey -- Dear Dave, When it comes to taking control of your money and living on a budget, what's the biggest thing a family can live without? Will Dear Will, more…

First the baby or the debt?

by Dave Ramsey -- Dear Dave, My wife and I are following your plan. We want to start a family, but we're still in debt and still owe about $8,000 on our more…

What about online banks?

by Dave Ramsey -- Dear Dave, How do you feel about using an online bank for your emergency fund? Jared Dear Jared, I don't think that's a problem at all in most more…

Handling that severance check

by Dave Ramsey -- Dear Dave, I'm an accountant, and my company is experiencing layoffs. I just learned that I'll be losing my job in four weeks. I'll receive a severance check, more…

Getting your affairs in order

by Dave Ramsey -- Dear Dave, One of my relatives just discovered she has cancer. She's a single mom with two young kids, and I'm not sure if she's prepared to face more…

Car lease: Buy it or turn it in?

by Dave Ramsey -- Dear Dave, I made the mistake of leasing a car a while back, and the lease is up in about nine months. Should I save up the money more…

The jalopy: Fix it or sell it?

by Dave Ramsey -- Dear Dave, My old car has been having lots of problems lately. Do you have any advice on how to decide when it's best to just fix an more…

Is accountability the key?

by Dave Ramsey -- Dear Dave, I've been working the Baby Steps and doing a budget most months. But how does someone who is single stay motivated and focused with something like more…