Don’t Let Shame Keep You Stuck | October 22, 2026
The Ramsey Show • 9 days ago
What This Video Is About
The Ramsey Show is a podcast that discusses personal finance and helps listeners with their financial questions and problems. The show is hosted by George Kamel and Rachel Cruz, and it covers a wide range of topics related to managing money and achieving financial freedom.
Major Ideas Discussed
- Ian's question about donating time instead of cash for tithing, with the hosts advising him to continue giving as it is a heart issue and not just a matter of having more money.
- Donnie's question about moving $150,000 from his IRA into a fixed 5.7% rate of return investment, with the hosts advising him to be cautious and consider the potential risks and fees associated with the investment.
- Spencer's question about what to do with a large sum of money his sister-in-law has offered to give him to pay off his wife's student loans, with the hosts advising him to pay off the debt and use the money to improve his financial situation.
- Jessica's question about how to plan for a house purchase when she and her husband will be getting out of the military in six years, with the hosts advising her to start saving for a down payment and consider investing her money to grow her savings over time.
- Gretchen's question about what to do with her house after her divorce, with the hosts advising her to sell the house and use the money to improve her financial situation.
- Tony's question about what to do with a large sum of money he has inherited, with the hosts advising him to pay off his debt and use the money to improve his financial situation.
- Jade's question about how to manage her finances and pay off her debt, with the hosts advising her to combine her finances with her husband's and work together to pay off their debt.
- Sam's question about what to do with his job, which is not paying him due to a problem with the company's AI system, with the hosts advising him to look for a new job and consider selling his skills to a new employer.
- Thomas's question about what to do with the proceeds from the sale of his house, with the hosts advising him to sell the house, pay off his debt, and use the remaining money to improve his financial situation.
- Heather's question about whether she should accept a gift of $21,000 from her aunt to pay off her car loan, with the hosts advising her to accept the gift and use it to improve her financial situation.
- Gabby's question about what to do with her old vehicle, which she is considering selling to help someone in need, with the hosts advising her to sell the vehicle and use the money to improve her financial situation.
- Leese's question about how to start paying off her debt, with the hosts advising her to create a budget, prioritize her debts, and work towards paying them off one by one.
- Ryan's question about whether he should file for bankruptcy or try to pay off his debt on his own, with the hosts advising him to try to pay off his debt on his own and offering him guidance on how to create a plan to do so.
- Adam's question about what to do with his new job, which is offering him a lower salary than he expected, with the hosts advising him to consider looking for a new job that pays better.
What to Watch Next
The hosts remind listeners of the importance of living below one's means and avoiding debt, and encourage them to call in with their questions and problems.