Dave Ramsey Recalls The Day American Express Called His Wife, Asking Why Stay 'With A Man That Won't Pay His Bills.' Here's What He Did Next

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Dave Ramsey is known today as a straight-talking personal finance expert. But before becoming a household name, Ramsey went through a financial crisis that turned his life upside down. It all started ...

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The percentage may shock you.\nThe average American couple has saved this much money for retirement — How do you compare?\nCD Popularity Soars: Over 50 Million Americans Embrace Safe Savings with 5–10% Annual Growth\n\nIn the late 1980s, Ramsey was flying high. By age 28, he had built up a $4 million real estate portfolio and was well on his way to what he thought was lasting wealth. But things came crashing down fast. Changes in banking laws led to his loans being called in and Ramsey suddenly needed to repay $1.2 million. He was forced into bankruptcy with no way to liquidate his properties quickly enough.\nThat was a tough pill to swallow. Ramsey recalls, “I splatted. It hurt.” The financial crash didn't just wipe out his wealth; it made life at home tense and uncertain. To make things worse, creditors were relentless. Ramsey vividly remembers when an American Express representative called his wife, Sharon, asking why she'd \"stay with a man that won't pay his bills.\" \"I was a very mad redneck,” Ramsey admits and that was the moment he knew things had to change.\nTrending: Studies show 50% of consumers think Financial Advisors cost much more than they do — to debunk this, this company provides matching for free and a complimentary first call with the matched advisor.\nRamsey made a decision: No more debt. Ever again. He vowed to be \"the last Ramsey in this branch of the family tree in debt.\" He canceled all his credit cards, swore off borrowing money and resolved to teach his children – and anyone else who would listen – how to build wealth without relying on debt. It wasn’t just about building wealth but about breaking the cycle and starting a new chapter.\nSee Also: This Jeff Bezos-backed startup will allow you to become a landlord in just 10 minutes, and you only need $100.\nRamsey and Sharon lived on a strict budget, drove an old car and made sacrifices to make ends meet. “It was so bad that I was highly motivated to get out of that car as fast as I could,” Ramsey shared. But those sacrifices paid off. \nThey gradually climbed out of the hole and as they did, people began noticing Ramsey’s changes. Friends encouraged him to share his story and before long, he spoke to church groups and hosted a small radio show. This began his life's mission: helping others escape the debt trap.\nRead Next:\n\nI’m 62 Years Old And Have $1.2 Million Saved. Is This Enough to Retire Stress-Free?\nCan you guess how many retire with a $5,000,000 nest egg? 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