{"id":33488,"date":"2025-01-17T19:40:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T19:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/business\/finance\/15-reasons-why-listening-to-dave-ramsey-could-hurt-your-finances\/"},"modified":"2025-01-17T19:40:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T19:40:13","slug":"15-reasons-why-listening-to-dave-ramsey-could-hurt-your-finances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=33488","title":{"rendered":"15 Reasons Why Listening to Dave Ramsey Could Hurt Your Finances"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Dave Ramsey is one of the most well-known personal finance personalities today.<\/p>\n

For over 30 years, he has helped millions of listeners get out of debt and change how they manage their money.<\/p>\n

However, while Ramsey\u2019s advice can undoubtedly motivate people to pay down debt aggressively, some of his guidelines could hurt your finances if taken to the extreme without consideration for your circumstances.<\/p>\n

We will explore 15 potential downsides of strictly following Ramsey\u2019s plan without customizing it to fit your unique financial situation.<\/p>\n

From ignoring the benefits of credit cards to an unrealistic view of investing, taking a one-size-fits-all approach to Ramsey\u2019s advice could backfire.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a deeper look.<\/p>\n

#1. Not Moving Back in with Your Parents<\/h2>\n
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After you graduate from college, the ideal scenario is you get a job and a house or apartment.<\/p>\n

But this isn\u2019t an option or the right decision for many people.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, you need the support of Mom and Dad for a few months to get situated.<\/p>\n

If you are contributing to the household bills and chores, there is no reason why this isn\u2019t an option for some people.<\/p>\n

#2. Can\u2019t Enjoy Life When in Debt<\/h2>\n
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Dave routinely tells listeners they should not be out enjoying life when they are in debt.<\/p>\n

While it is a good goal to be debt-free, you still have to enjoy life.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, you will resent the debt and end up in worse shape.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t to say you should spend $10K on a vacation if you are in $50K of debt.<\/p>\n

But enjoying a night out with your spouse or going to a ball game occasionally are things you need to do to keep moving forward to reach your goals.<\/p>\n

#3. Living Without Credit<\/h2>\n
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Another popular suggestion Dave makes is to live your life without credit. But everything with cash.<\/p>\n

The good news for those following this idea is that you will never be in debt. The bad news is you likely will have a low credit score.<\/p>\n

Many auto insurers and even employers look at your credit score when offering you a policy for your car or offering you a job.<\/p>\n

So, while avoiding debt, you could miss out on lower auto insurance premiums or a higher-paying job.<\/p>\n

#4. Unrealistic Investment Returns<\/h2>\n
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When investing, Dave says that you can earn 12% annually on your investments. Even after many financial experts have shown this is misleading, Dave doubles down.<\/p>\n

Here is why this is a problem. If you invest $100 a month for 30 years at a 12% return, you would expect to end up with over $300,000.<\/p>\n

But when we use the compound annual growth rate of 8%, you end up with less than half of what you expected.<\/p>\n

The difference is that Dave uses the average return of the stock market, not the compound annual growth rate, which is more accurate.<\/p>\n

#5. Load Funds Are Ideal<\/h2>\n
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With a load mutual fund, you pay an upfront fee, or load, to invest, typically 5.75%. For every $100 you invest, $94.25 gets invested, and the other $5.75 goes to the fund. And part of that money goes to the advisor who sold the fund in the form of a commission.<\/p>\n

The SmartVestor Pro service Dave offers connects investors with local advisors to help with investing. These advisors pay a fee to Dave to get listed, and all the advisors sell load mutual funds.<\/p>\n

But you don\u2019t have to pay to invest. You can invest without paying a fee. Many mutual funds are no load, and all exchange-traded funds are no load.<\/p>\n

So instead of being in the hole 6% from the start with a load fund, choose to invest in no-load funds.<\/p>\n

#6. All Debt is Evil<\/h2>\n
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According to Dave, there is no such thing as good debt. All debt is bad debt.<\/p>\n

On the surface, this makes sense since debt puts you in a hole that you need to climb out of. But if it weren\u2019t for debt, most people wouldn\u2019t be able to purchase a home or get a degree so they could become a doctor.<\/p>\n

We all can agree that tremendous amounts of debt are harmful, no matter the reason for taking out the loan. But if you take on a reasonable amount of debt to build wealth, it can make sense.<\/p>\n

#7. Ignoring Opportunity Cost<\/h2>\n
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A significant oversight that Dave never seems to consider is opportunity cost. When you do something, there is a cost, as you cannot do something else. For finance, if you spend $100, you cannot save it. Or, if you stay up late, you give up a solid night\u2019s sleep, which could have a more significant impact on you the next day.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you follow Dave\u2019s advice, you follow his recommendations without question. But you need to account for what you are giving up.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, if you have $1,000 extra at the end of the month, Dave says you should pay<\/span>\u00a0off your mortgage early<\/span><\/a>, assuming you paid off your other debt, have a fully-funded emergency fund, and are saving for retirement.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you do this, what are you giving up?<\/span><\/p>\n

If the interest rate on your mortgage is 3%, you are giving up a potential 8% return by investing your money instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Investing your money results in you having close to $600,000 more. Putting that money towards your mortgage saves you $81,000 in interest and pays off your home early. But even if you invest the difference, you are still worse off than if you invested from the start.<\/span><\/p>\n

#8. Retirement Withdrawal Rate<\/h2>\n
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Sticking with retirement, Dave also suggests you can safely withdraw 8% of your portfolio every year in retirement.<\/p>\n

The common belief is you are safe to withdraw 4% from your portfolio, as doing so will not result in your outliving your money. But what about taking out 8% every year?<\/p>\n

If you have $1 million when you retire at age 65 and take out 8% annually, you will run out of money before you reach 95 years old.<\/p>\n

While you might not think you will live that long, do you want to find out what life is like at that age when you have nothing in the bank?<\/p>\n

#9. Never Gets to the Root of Debt<\/h2>\n
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The final issue with Dave\u2019s financial advice comes back to debt. He pushes his baby steps to help listeners become debt-free but overlooks a critical thing.<\/p>\n

He never talks about understanding what got you into debt in the first place.<\/p>\n

While it is often simply being bad with money, other times, it is something much deeper. You might be in a job you dislike or an unhappy relationship.<\/p>\n

Your outlet for feeling better could be to spend money as you pretend to live a better life. If you never address this issue, all your work to become debt-free could be a waste as you quickly end up back in debt.<\/p>\n

#10. Delaying Saving for Retirement<\/h2>\n
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Dave Ramsey\u2019s baby steps do not have you start saving for retirement until step four. Before you put money aside for your golden years, pay off all debt except your mortgage, and build 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund.<\/p>\n

The problem with this strategy is it ignores the power of time. When you invest your money, it compounds over time. The more time you have to invest, the more it grows.<\/p>\n

By paying off your debt and building up an emergency fund, you could be halfway to retirement and not save a dime.<\/p>\n

A better solution is to prioritize getting out of debt while still putting something into a 401k plan or Roth IRA every year.<\/p>\n

#11. Debt Snowball is the Best<\/h2>\n
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While the debt snowball method works great, it is not the only option for getting out of debt.<\/p>\n

You could choose the debt avalanche or a hybrid of each.<\/p>\n

The most important thing is getting out of debt, so you have to discover the plan that makes the most sense for your financial situation.<\/p>\n

#12. Choosing Only a 15-Year Mortgage<\/h2>\n
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Another recommendation from Dave is to take out a 15-year mortgage only. This makes sense when you look at it, as it allows you to be mortgage-free in half the time compared with a 30-year mortgage.<\/p>\n

But most people cannot afford this type of mortgage. Not because they buy a home they cannot afford but because of the high prices.<\/p>\n

A $450,000 at 6% interest for 15 years has a monthly cost of $3,078. Most people cannot afford this amount, let alone save the $90,000 needed for a 20% down payment.<\/p>\n

#13. Avoid Using Credit Cards<\/h2>\n
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Dave encourages people to use debit cards or pay cash for everything, as credit cards only lead to trouble. While many of his listeners are digging out of debt and need the discipline to use credit cards, this doesn\u2019t mean they always will be.<\/p>\n

Credit cards offer many benefits when used responsibly, and you pay the balance in full monthly.<\/p>\n

A cash-back credit card offers you an instant discount on everything you buy. A rewards credit card could cut the price you pay for your next vacation in half. Credit cards can be a great tool if you are financially stable.<\/p>\n

#14. Frugality Doesn\u2019t Always Lead to Financial Well-being<\/h2>\n
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Ramsey, a prominent advocate of frugal living, stresses the significance of financial prudence. Balancing minimalism and enjoyment of life\u2019s pleasures is critical.<\/p>\n

One can achieve a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle by prioritizing experiences and well-being while being mindful of spending.<\/p>\n

#15. Selling Assets Can Be Detrimental<\/h2>\n
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One Piece of advice Dave often suggests is selling all assets to pay off debt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While tempting, consider potential drawbacks. Liquidating assets may mean missing out on long-term income and financial growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Evaluate benefits and risks before deciding, as it could impact your overall financial situation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Making The Baby Steps Better<\/h2>\n
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Using Dave Ramsey\u2019s Baby Steps is great for getting your finances back on track.<\/p>\n

But you could do better with a few simple tweaks to his system.<\/p>\n

MAKING DAVE RAMSEY\u2019S BABY STEPS BETTER<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Ramsey\u2019s Investment Advice Is Bad For Your Wealth<\/h2>\n
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Dave Ramsey offers a lot of great advice when it comes to getting out of debt and building a solid financial foundation.<\/p>\n

But when it comes to his investing advice, it\u2019s not what will ensure you with the most money, and could leave you broke.<\/p>\n

WHY YOU SHOULDN\u2019T TRUST DAVE RAMSEY\u2019S INVESTMENT ADVICE<\/a><\/p>\n

How To Become Financially Independent<\/h2>\n
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Being financially independent means not having to worry about money ever again.<\/p>\n

You can choose to work if you want to, and spend money as you wish. But how do you get there? Here are the steps you need to take.<\/p>\n

HOW TO BECOME FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT<\/a><\/p>\n

Cash Stuffing Budget<\/h2>\n
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Cash stuffing is a trendy budgeting method that makes better use of the envelope system.<\/p>\n

By using cash, you not only avoid debt, but you have greater control over how you spend money.<\/p>\n

Find out why so many people have fallen in love with it.<\/p>\n

CASH STUFFING 101<\/a><\/p>\n

How To Get Free Money<\/h2>\n
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The idea of free money sounds like it can\u2019t be true. But it actually is.<\/p>\n

There are many ways you can get free money, from playing games, to watching videos, and more.<\/p>\n

Here are the best ways you can get free money without having to work for it.<\/p>\n

HOW TO GET FREE MONEY<\/a><\/p>\n

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I have over 15 years experience in the financial services industry and 20 years investing in the stock market. I have both my undergrad and graduate degrees in Finance, and am FINRA Series 65 licensed and have a Certificate in Financial Planning.<\/p>\n

Visit my About Me<\/a> page to learn more about me and why I am your trusted personal finance expert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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