When You Feel Overwhelmed, Control the Controllables
12 September 2025

When You Feel Overwhelmed, Control the Controllables

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Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss:


"Should I pay off my HELOC first in my debt snowball?"

"Is it possible to graduate Baby Step 4?"

"We're expecting $500,000 from the sale of a business. How do we best use these funds?"

"How do I break the news to my wife that we are broke and $500,000 in debt?"

"I own my own business and haven't been saving for taxes. How do I get out of this mess and keep the business going?"

"Can I change my career now that I've finished Baby Step 2?"

"Should we consider our rental property as debt in Baby Step 2?"

"How do I get out of a motorcycle I'm upside down on?"

"How can I convince my husband that we need to create a joint account?"

"My wife wants to take a trip to Europe but I would rather keep investing 40% of our income."




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