So far I have seen this board pretty split on Dave Ramsey...So I thought I'd put it out here and ask....


Why are you a fan? -OR- Why are you not a fan?

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I'd say i'm not a fan of Dave Ramsey, because from what I've read about him and from what's been mentioned about him and his strategies on MS, I think it's all just COMMON SENSE.

I personally do like Dave. His advice is clear cut and common sense. I have read TMM and had a few Ah-Ha moments. I still don't follow his advice 110% (maybe if I did I'd have less money issues ), but I keep what I do in the arena of his advice.

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3boys I had to laugh when I hit post and saw we replied at the same time with the same conclusion (common sense), but different opinions of Dave

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Let me say that I am not a big fan of Dave Ramsey the man. I listen to him sometimes and he sounds arrogant, whiny, and holier than thou. Some people love that about him, though. That being said, I am "on" Dave Ramsey. As in, his program and his books, which don't have the same tone that the show does. I don't follow his stuff to the letter because there are a few points of his that I disagree with, but I can't deny that his program gets you energized and enthusiastic, which goes a long way in my book and is why so many people are "on" Dave Ramsey.

What I am a big fan of are his principles. Living "spartan" for the short term to get debt free so that you can reap long-term benefits. Saving instead of spending. Getting those student loans paid off early. Getting everything paid off early, or not taking the debt out in the first place. He is a "true" fiscal conservative, which I admire and think that we need more of in our society.

That's funny. But I tell you, it is Common Sense. Everytime I'm flipping thru the channels in the middle of the night (because I can't sleep), and if he's on, I do end up watching the whole show (hoping I'd fall asleep), and I just think, why would someone buy into this? It's all just common sense. I wonder how much money he's made with his stuff? I wish I had thought about this 'common sense' product and made money. LOL

i guess my take on dave is if ya like him and he helps you to achieve your goals more power to you and him.. i also think it comes down to common sense but some people do better in a structured step by step plan so hey what ever floats your boat!

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He is common sense - he would say that as well. The problem is that if it was such common sense then why are there so many people "in debt up to their eyeballs"?

Plus I am just contrary!!! Everyone else thinks he is so wonderful, so I don't like him

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Amen, sister!

Weight Watchers was built on common sense principles too...
Some people--most people, I'd say--need a hard and fast program and a kick in the pants to jump start and follow through. I'm definitely some people. I Love Dave. And since acting on his common sense instructions got me to a very happy, debt free place, I'll keep following his lead, even if some of his advice is counterintuitive.