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Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey is a prominent American financial advisor, radio personality, and author. As the host of the nationally syndicated "The Ramsey Show" and CEO of Ramsey Solutions, he advocates for debt reduction and financial literacy. Ramsey's core message revolves around his "7 Baby Steps," a plan for achieving financial freedom, starting with a small emergency fund and progressing to debt elimination, investing, and wealth building. His approach emphasizes frugality, budgeting, and disciplined financial behavior, as detailed in his bestselling book, "The Total Money Makeover." He aims to empower individuals to take control of their finances and build long-term wealth.

September 3, 1960: Birth of Dave Ramsey

On September 3, 1960, David Lawrence Ramsey III was born. He is an American radio personality known for providing financial advice.

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June 26, 1982: Ramsey's Marriage

On June 26, 1982, Dave Ramsey married his wife, Sharon.

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1986: Ramsey's Real Estate Portfolio

By 1986, Dave Ramsey had accumulated a real estate portfolio valued at over $4 million.

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1988: Ramsey Filed for Bankruptcy

In 1988, Dave Ramsey filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after his primary lender called in his promissory notes.

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1991: Formation of the Lampo Group

In 1991, Dave Ramsey formed the Lampo Group (now known as Ramsey Solutions) to provide financial counseling professionally.

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1992: Publication of Financial Peace

In 1992, Dave Ramsey self-published his first book, Financial Peace.

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1994: Introduction of Financial Peace University

In 1994, Dave Ramsey introduced Financial Peace University, his nine-lesson course on personal finance.

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1996: Ramsey becomes solo host

In 1996, Dave Ramsey became the solo host of the radio show.

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2004: Gannett drops Ramsey's column

In 2004, the Gannett newspaper group dropped Dave Ramsey's financial advice column after discovering changed names in readers' letters.

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2007: The Dave Ramsey Show on Fox Business

In 2007, Dave Ramsey began hosting The Dave Ramsey Show on Fox Business.

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2010: End of The Dave Ramsey Show on Fox Business

In 2010, The Dave Ramsey Show ended its run on Fox Business.

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2015: Induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame

In 2015, Dave Ramsey was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.

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2018: Estimated Net Worth

As of 2018, Dave Ramsey had an estimated net worth of $55 million.

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March 2, 2020: Ramsey's COVID-19 Comments

On March 2, 2020, Ramsey dismissed refund requests for live events and opposed mask mandates, calling them "a sign of fear".

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February 2021: Ramsey on stimulus checks

In February 2021, Ramsey told Fox News that he did not support stimulus checks, stating that people who needed them had "other issues going on."

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2021: Sale of Home

In 2021, Ramsey sold his home in Franklin, Tennessee, for $10.2 million and began construction on a new home.

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2024: Support for Donald Trump

In 2024, Ramsey supported Donald Trump in the United States presidential election.

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