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Benzinga
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Emma Witman

Dave Ramsey's 'Zero Credit' Doctrine Challenged By Protégé: The New Rules For Building Wealth In 2025

Family Expectations Vs. Financial Reality

Financial personality Anthony O'Neal is challenging mentor Dave Ramsey‘s famous “zero credit” rule.

After a decade of preaching it, O'Neal now believes that having no credit history is too great a liability in 2025. His evolved philosophy states that a carefully managed, high credit score — achieved without consumer debt — is a critical tool for unlocking financial opportunities and building wealth.

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