Episode · The Ramsey Show · 2025-12-05
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Dave Ramsey recommended The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. Also mentioned: Dave Ramseys Complete Guide To Money The Handbook Of Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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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“As you said, wise and so I'm going to send you a copy of the book, The Total Money Makeover. And I want you guys to work that system.”
Where to get it
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Dave Ramseys Complete Guide To Money The Handbook Of Financial Peace University
Dave Ramseys Complete Guide To Money The Handbook Of Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey provides a foundational framework and actionable curriculum for escaping debt, managing personal finances, and building long-term wealth.
Discussed“I've started up with Financial Peace University. I've started my nest egg kind of adding to it every month.”
Where to get it
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“So, I printed the Financial Peace book and went out on my own after we went broke and we're trying to get the Financial Peace book sold. And the publisher sent me an email one day said, "We just sold our 1 millionth copy of Financial Peace."”