Episode · The Ramsey Show · 2025-09-01
Books mentioned on Big Incomes Don’t Cancel Out Bad Decisions
Dave Ramsey and George Kamel answer your questions and discuss: "We're $500K in debt, can we afford new cars?” "My girlfriend will lose her pension if we get married" "How do we pay off $500k of medical debt?
Dave Ramsey recommended Thou Shall Prosper by Daniel E. Lapin and The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman. Also mentioned: The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Thou Shall Prosper
Thou Shall Prosper by Daniel E.
Recommended“I love Rabbi Lapen's picture. It's one of my favorites of all times on this. He said the economy and he's an Orthodox Jewish rabbi wrote a wonderful book called Thou Shalt Prosper about prosperity.”
Where to get it
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The Total Money Makeover
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey is a widely popular personal finance manual that outlines a straightforward, step-by-step framework for eliminating debt, building emergency savings, and achieving long-term wealth.
Recommended“I went home and bought your book, read it in 24 hours, and then went to my husband and said, "You have to read this book. It's it's makes so much sense."”
Where to get it
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The Proximity Principle
The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman is a career-guidance book that outlines practical strategies for job seekers to leverage their personal networks and position themselves physically near influential decision-makers to land employment.
Recommended“And then I'm also going to send you Ken's book, The Proximity Principle, because you've just been running around applying it places trying to get a J O. You weren't really trying to go do something big with your life.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (5) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“George Campbell, number one best-selling author of the book Breaking Free from Broke, Ramsay Personality.”
“George Camel, Ramsey personality, number one bestselling author of the book Breaking Free from Broke, is my co-host today.”
“Stacy, I'm going to send you a copy of my book, Breaking Free from Broke. It comes with three months of Every Dollar Premium, so you can connect it to your bank.”
“We've got the live and give box for you that includes the Baby Steps Millionaires book. You'll be there in a minute if you're not already there.”
“Total money makeover book that started the whole thing for you guys. and a baby step and a financial peace university membership.”