Ramsey reduced his personal debt from $3M to $328K before bankruptcy
Dave Ramsey · This Is Why You’re Still Broke (And How to Fix It) | Dave Ramsey · Apr 2, 2025 · at 5:23
Personal finance host Dave Ramsey recounts his efforts to liquidate assets and pay off debt prior to his bankruptcy at age 28.
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“We took the debt from three million down to 328,000 in two and a half years.”
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