Publications

The Total Money Makeover

Type
Link
Cost
Paid
Parent Entity
Published
2003
Updated
2015
Full Name
The Total Money Makeover, by Dave Ramsey: Key Takeaways, Analysis, & Review: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness

Dave Ramsey provides the simplest, most straightforward game plan for completely making over your money habits. With over 20 years of financial teaching and counseling, the author has compiled more than 50 real-life stories from people and their principles with money. The Total Money Makeover introduces 7 organized, easy-to-follow steps that will lead you out of debt, for you achieve financial stability and plan ahead for upcoming financial events. Ramsey debunks the many myths of money and attacks the illusions and downright deceptions of the American dream, designed for everyone, regardless of income or age.

The Total Money Makeover introduces 7 steps that will lead you out of debt:

  1. Save a $1,000 beginner emergency fund
  2. Get out of debt using the debt snowball
  3. Building a fully funded emergency fund
  4. Invest 15% of household income for retirement
  5. Save for children's college
  6. Pay off your home early
  7. Build wealth and be generous


With The Total Money Makeover, you'll be able to:

  • Design a sure-fire plan for paying off ALL debt.
  • Recognize the 10 most dangerous money myths.
  • Secure a healthy emergency fund and save for retirement.
  • Positively change your life and your family tree!