FINDING FINANCIAL FREEDOM: HOW TO TACKLE DEBT, HOMEOWNERSHIP, AND FAMILY FINANCES

In this episode of The Ramsey Show, the financial experts deliver powerful, no-nonsense advice to callers navigating tough money questions. One caller wonders if paying off a $500-a-month HVAC lease should come before the mortgage. Another struggles with a husband who insists on covering his father’s property taxes. The hosts lay down practical strategies for prioritizing debt payoff, setting firm financial boundaries, and building wealth the right way. Listeners also learn what hidden costs to expect when buying a first home—from inspections to insurance—and how to balance tuition payments while attacking debt. Finally, the hosts share timeless wisdom on living in the moment without breaking the budget, proving that discipline and planning are key to both financial freedom and peace of mind.