
A 48-year-old small business owner named Dave asked whether he should stay with his girlfriend because she earns less money.
Dave told "The Ramsey Show" that he earns between $80,000 and $90,000 a year and she earns about $60,000. He described her as a frugal single mom with no major debt but feared being the main provider. Personal finance expert and host Dave Ramsey responded by saying, "This is not some huge disparity."