Break the Cycle: Same Mistakes, Different Results 🔄

Dave Ramsey & Ken Coleman discuss overcoming debt, financial advice for a single mom, and whether to sell an annuity. July 29, 2025.

Break the Cycle: Same Mistakes, Different Results 🔄
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70.4K views • Jul 29, 2025
Break the Cycle: Same Mistakes, Different Results 🔄

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Dave Ramsey and Ken Coleman answer your questions and discuss:
- "As a single mom of 2, how do I pay off $130,000 of debt?"
- "Should we sell an annuity while in Baby Step 2?"
- "Should we use our stocks to throw $150,000 at the mortgage?"
- "I'm 70 and don't have a will or a trust. Which is the best option?"
- "When should I prioritize starting my own business?"
- "We're receiving $50,000 in cash for our wedding. What should we do with the leftover cash after the wedding?"
- "What do I do with the inheritance my ex-husband left me?"
- "Is rent-to-buy a good way to accelerate home ownership?"
- "Should I file for bankruptcy?"
- "How can I protect my investments from being used for spousal long-term care?"
- "How do I possibly get my wife on the same page when it comes to cutting our expenses?"
- "I lied to my husband about our business's finances until it was too late. How can I make this right with him?"
- "Should I use my 401(k) to do updates to my home before selling it?"
- "I'm 39 and living paycheck-to-paycheck. How do I get out of this?"

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