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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Stephanie Cruz

'I Have Over $1 Million in Student Loans': Dave Ramsey's Blunt Response Was 'What Were You Thinking?'

Ramsey advises living like a broke college student—cut deep, avoid luxuries, and prioritise paying off massive student debt. (Credit: X/ @TraeyzX)

An American orthodontist who called The Ramsey Show for advice said he owed more than $1 million (£750,000) in student loans. Host Dave Ramsey answered with a question. 'You're kidding,' he said. 'What were you thinking?'

The caller, identified in the clip as Justin, had just finished his training. The interest on the loans alone came to about $5,800 (£4,350) a month. Asked how the balance had climbed so high, he offered no defence. 'Well, I wasn't thinking, clearly,' he said.

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