
Personal finance author and radio host Dave Ramsey is widely known for his guidance on managing finances and getting rid of debt.
A 58-year-old man in August 2024 called into Ramsey's show to share his financial situation and seek advice on getting out of debt. The caller said he was getting "tired" of working and wanted to retire, but had no savings. He had $25,000 in mortgage debt and a $20,000 auto loan. When asked why he hadn't been able to save any money so far, the caller said he was married to a "spender" and got divorced at the age of 50, leaving him with nothing.