http://www.daveramsey.com/ Real Life Money Stories en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:02:57 CST 180 Saturday Sunday http://www.daveramsey.com/article/the-truth-about-unemployment/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/the-truth-about-unemployment/lifeandmoney_economy Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:01:00 CST Dave Ramsey explains why the economy and unemployment numbers aren't as bad as the media and government say. http://www.daveramsey.com/article/2010-poverty-thresholds/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/2010-poverty-thresholds/lifeandmoney_economy Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:10:00 CST Check out the 2010 poverty thresholds for selected family types as reported from census.gov. http://www.daveramsey.com/article/i-do-not-choose-to-be-a-common-man/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/i-do-not-choose-to-be-a-common-man/lifeandmoney_economy Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:10:00 CST By Dean Alfange - I do not choose to be a common man. It is my right to be uncommon - if I can. I seek opportunity not security... http://www.daveramsey.com/article/a-message-from-occupied-wall-street/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/a-message-from-occupied-wall-street/lifeandmoney_economy Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:10:00 CST "This is the fifth communiqué from the 99 percent. We are occupying Wall Street. On September 21st, 2011, Troy Davis, an innocent man, was murdered by the state of Georgia. Troy Davis was one of the 99 percent..." http://www.daveramsey.com/article/3-guarantees-about-the-debt-ceiling-debate/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/3-guarantees-about-the-debt-ceiling-debate/lifeandmoney_economy Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:08:00 CST Uncertainty in D.C. freaking you out? Dave Ramsey has some strong words for what's going on. But instead of filling you with fear of the unknown, he has some guarantees about what's going to happen. http://www.daveramsey.com/article/daves-take-on-the-national-debt/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/daves-take-on-the-national-debt/lifeandmoney_economy Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:06:00 CST If you've listened to The Dave Ramsey Show in recent years, you know government spending is an issue that gets Dave fired up. That was never more obvious than in one of Dave's passionate rants during a recent show. Listen now! http://www.daveramsey.com/article/federal-budget-vs-household-budget-how-do-they-compare/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/federal-budget-vs-household-budget-how-do-they-compare/lifeandmoney_economy Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:04:00 CST Dave Ramsey thought it'd be fun to turn the astronomical national debt figures into something we can understand a little better — like a household budget. http://www.daveramsey.com/article/the-severance-economy-dr/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/the-severance-economy-dr/lifeandmoney_economy Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:01:00 CST If you want to survive after losing your job, you must cut your lifestyle until you find employment again. Learn to live on less, and your severance money will turn into a signing bonus. http://www.daveramsey.com/article/when-helping-hurts/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/when-helping-hurts/lifeandmoney_economy Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:01:00 CST Dan Miller discusses why the continuation of extended unemployment benefits contributes to the crippling effects of welfare. http://www.daveramsey.com/article/one-clunker-of-a-program/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/one-clunker-of-a-program/lifeandmoney_economy Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:10:00 CST There were many things wrong with the government's Cash for Clunkers program. Get Dave's take on it. http://www.daveramsey.com/article/important-update-from-dave-about-the-economy/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/important-update-from-dave-about-the-economy/lifeandmoney_economy Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 CST In light of the roller-coaster economy recently, many people have asked if Dave has changed his views on anything. Has he? http://www.daveramsey.com/article/recession-proof-yourself/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/recession-proof-yourself/lifeandmoney_economy Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:09:00 CST By definition, a recession doesn't happen until the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers—how you measure the number of goods made and sold in the USA—goes down for 6 consecutive months. http://www.daveramsey.com/article/arkansas-says-no-way-to-payday-lenders/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/arkansas-says-no-way-to-payday-lenders/lifeandmoney_economy Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:08:00 CST If you are sick of living in an area crammed with payday lenders on every corner, maybe Arkansas is the right place for you. http://www.daveramsey.com/article/daves-thoughts-on-obamas-plans/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/daves-thoughts-on-obamas-plans/lifeandmoney_economy Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:03:00 CST Well, we the people have a new president. It's an exciting time for Americans, whether or not you agree with President Barack Obama's plans. My hope is that our new president will instill some confidence in people, not necessarily set out to fix everybody and everything. http://www.daveramsey.com/article/daves-thoughts-about-the-economy/lifeandmoney_economy http://www.daveramsey.com/article/daves-thoughts-about-the-economy/lifeandmoney_economy Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:10:00 CST We're going to be fine. Take a chill pill. I've compiled some of the most-asked questions I've gotten recently from you.