David Ramsey Reviews
David Ramsey
is a well known debt solution expert and financial consultant that's authored fourteen books, hosts a
national radio show, and runs a financial
consulting firm.
The majority of his
programs focus on overcoming debt through a
variety of debt management solutions.
On the subject of debt David Ramsey
speaks from experience and shares his own
rollercoaster history with money. By
age 26 David Ramsey had
accumulated a real estate portfolio that was
worth millions of dollars.
However, much of his success relied on a
cycle of borrowing money, consequently new
tax legislation limited his ability to
proceed with his business practices; this
ultimately forced him into bankruptcy.
After suffering a huge loss, David
Ramsey began his slow climb back onto his
feet. He was providing financial
counseling and eventually developed the
basis for his debt eradication programs.
This led him to create The Lampo Group, his
own financial consulting firm.
David Ramsey can be heard
offering financial advice through his radio
show and at several of his websites. His show has been singled out for several
awards due to David Ramsey's unique approach
in taking calls. He's known for
talking to people in a way that reaches them
more than just simple financial advice
could.
On the subject of debt and actual
financial advise David Ramsey's major point
is to avoid debt at all costs. His
motto is "you shouldn't buy it if you can't
afford it." He has taken his hatred of
debt and credit card companies to an extreme
level as he won't accept credit card
payments on his websites.
David Ramsey is most known for promoting
two financial strategies, the "Baby Steps"
and his "Debt Snowball". The Baby
Steps force you to confront your financial
situation and begin the process of
eliminating debt, increasing savings, and
positioning yourself to make smart
investments.
The Debt Snowball is David Ramsey's
method of paying off debt with the smallest
balance first.
This strategy has been
criticized because you would technically
save more money and pay debts of faster if
you started paying the highest interest rate
debt first. However, David Ramsey acknowledges this
fact and counters it with a logical
explanation.
He says that the majority
of people feed of the positive reinforcement
they get by completely eliminating one debt
payment. Thus it may end up costing
more in the long run, but if the
psychological factor keeps you from straying
of your debt elimination plan then it's worth
the extra cost.
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Customer Responses, Reviews, or Complaints for
'David Ramsey'
Average Rating is
4.46
out of
5
based on
14 reviews.
brown south | 7:21pm on October 8th, 2011  | I work in the financial service industry and I was fine with money (very little debt, large emergency savings) until I was hit with a tsunami of events- major car accident that left me hospitalize, extreme drops in income, major home repair issues, sudden loss both family cars, major family health issues- all events within 4 months of each other.
David Ramsey gave me a sense of direction with his baby steps. I had to swallow my pride as a financial adviser and accept that I need to learn to do things differently. I am very grateful for his insight and the Financial Peace University for restoring a sense of peace into my and my family's life.
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Julie CA | 5:24pm on October 6th, 2011 | Working the baby steps has literally saved my marriage, brought my husband and I to Christ, and has allowed us to actually start enjoying life. I never knew how stressed out I was about money until I was debt free. Reading "The Total Money Makeover" and attending "Financial Peace University" were life changing for me. It can be very difficult to stick with the process while you are getting out of debt, but it is beyond worth it once you are on the other side.
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Antonio M. Baclit Pasadena, California | 5:35pm on September 15th, 2010 | You are a great blessing to all of us David!
May God bless you more and more! |
RickyBobby Las Vegas, NV | 1:25am on August 24th, 2010  | I am not sure that it is fair to the kids to go on an extreme cheapskate budget that leaves out vacations and dining out.
You should have something in your budget for enjoying yourself. That is unless you cannot pay your bills. Broke people should not go on vacation in the first place. |
Jackson Birmingham,AL | 1:59pm on February 23rd, 2010 | His advice does work. No doubt. But, I must agree with what Henry posted. It's hard as hell to find a job at all these days, let alone three! While I do still have my job, by the grace of God, I have been unable to take on a part time job, due to the unavailability of them. So, I just have to make do on one salary. The plan will just take a lot longer than it would have with a second job. One weakness Dave has is sitting in the ivory tower too long and not coming down with the common folks and seeing how tough things are these days. Nothing ever changes for him because he is rich and will stay rich, regardless of the economy. Not putting him down, he earned his wealth, but he also did it when times were easier. He fails to realize that. His plan will still work, it just takes longer now due to the economy. But, you can't tell him that. |
Linda Ohio | 9:16am on September 22nd, 2009 | I can listen to Dave from a Ft. Wayne, IN radio station, but doesn't always come in clear. What XM-Radio station is he on? |
Cpt Daneils Ft Bragg NC | 5:08pm on July 2nd, 2009 | Every Thursday my unit orders pizza for lunch and puts on a Dave Ramsey video for the soldiers to watch. At the end we talk about what we took from the video. Since we have started this program we have less soldiers coming in with money issues and there has been huge drop in creditors calling. I love Dave Ramsey for helping me lead my soldiers in the right financial direction. |
henry usa | 10:23pm on April 15th, 2009  | i was on my job for 24 years and my plant shut down and now i cant find a job. you always say work 3 jobs!! hell u cant find a job!!! i am 51 year old and no one wont to hire a 51 year old man and i am about to lose my house my car so big boy do u think a 51 year old man can work 3 jobs when he cant find one!!!!!!! so what do u think i should do? (without getting a smart reply) who know one day you may be without a job!!!! |
Ron Young Anderson, Calif. | 12:18pm on March 4th, 2009 | Your view on Reverse Mortgages. Downsides? |
Pat St. Louis, MO | 4:30pm on December 27th, 2008 | I was visiting my sister in southwest Missouri during the holidays and she was singing the praises of Dave Ramsey on the radio. I listen to the radio to help me go to sleep at night and I have NEVER heard this program. I listen to AM and FM stations. Can we get it in our area? I live in West St. Louis County.
Thank you! |
Martin Blum Oklahoma | 1:32pm on September 10th, 2008 | david makes me laugh. he sounds like a nice guy who can say a lot of good thing and make money damn near like doctor phil |
Roger H Frost Worcester Massachusetts | 9:22pm on July 20th, 2008 | WNEB Radio 1230 AM Worcester Massachusetts first radio station has the David Ramsey radio show proclaiming anyone can get out of debt and start getting on the road to financial stability. |
MK Stewart Liverpool NY | 10:46am on June 6th, 2008 | My youngest daughter is reading your book and loving it. Never in a thousand years would I have thought that she would get a new perspective on finance. You certainly had an impact on her but I'm sure I'm one of many sharing this comment!! |
Brian White Arkansas | 5:04pm on December 30th, 2007 | I was listening to Dave on the XM-Radio. I was a owner/operator truck/driver and I was getting out of debt. Then my wife got sick and fuel got to high, I had to give back the truck. I'm trying to get back on track I lost my XM but I wrote a lot of stuff down, so far it's helped. If you can listen to Dave on the radio every day you get a great high (with out the drugs).I really miss listening to Him,But I still have the notes to get me through. I really Hope you listen to him he has great advice. Thank You for letting me talk to you. |
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