Extended Summary - The Total Money Makeover: Based On The Book By Dave Ramsey

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE TOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER

BASED ON THE BOOK BY DAVE RAMSEY

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

The Total Money Makeover Challenge and the Initial Hurdles

Disproving Debt and Money Myths

Overcoming Further Hurdles: Ignorance and Keeping Up with the Joneses

Baby Step One: Saving $1,000 Fast

Baby Step Two: The Debt Snowball

Baby Step Three: Finishing the Emergency Fund and Defining Emergencies

Baby Steps Four & Five: Retirement and College Savings

Baby Step Six: Paying Off the Home Mortgage

Baby Step Seven: Building Wealth

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Dave Ramsey's "The Total Money Makeover" is a guide to achieving financial fitness by focusing on behavior modification rather than complex financial strategies. The book presents a step-by-step plan that includes saving an initial emergency fund, using the debt snowball method to eliminate debt, and building long term wealth. It challenges common cultural myths about debt, such as using credit to build credit or leasing cars, arguing that debt is a major barrier to financial independence. The book emphasizes that a written budget is key to managing money effectively. Through a combination of personal stories and practical advice, the author encourages readers to transform their view of money, and to prioritize financial freedom over material possessions.

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Release date

Audiobook: January 30, 2025