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Title:A Proven Plan for Financial Success | RamseySolutions.com
Description:Learn to budget, beat debt, save and invest with Ramsey Solutions, founded by Dave Ramsey, bestselling author, radio host and America’s trusted voice on money.
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h2Join the Millions Who Have Transformed Their Money
h2The Proven Plan That Works
h3Save $1,000 for your starter emergency fund.
h3Pay off all debt (except the house) using the debt snowball.
h3Save 3–6 months of expenses in a fully funded emergency fund.
h3Invest 15% of your household income in retirement.
h3Save for your children's college fund.
h3Pay off your home early.
h3Build wealth and give.
h3Which one best describes your current money situation?
h2Small Steps That Lead to Big Wins
h3The Ramsey Show
h3EveryDollar
h3Coverage Checkup
h2Access to the Pros We Trust
h2Real People. Real Stories. Real Financial Peace.
h2Free Tools to Help You Through Your Journey
h2Build Real Progress One Step at a Time

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## Join the Millions Who Have Transformed Their Money

Over three decades ago, Dave Ramsey turned around his money struggles and sparked a movement that’s helped millions improve their finances—and their future.







## The Proven Plan That Works

You work too hard to live paycheck to paycheck. Whether you’re struggling with debt or building your savings, the 7 Baby Steps will help you take control of your money for good.



**Baby Step 1**

### Save $1,000 for your starter emergency fund.



**Baby Step 2**

### Pay off all debt (except the house) using the debt snowball.



**Baby Step 3**

### Save 3–6 months of expenses in a fully funded emergency fund.



**Baby Step 4**

### Invest 15% of your household income in retirement.



**Baby Step 5**

### Save for your children's college fund.



**Baby Step 6**

### Pay off your home early.



**Baby Step 7**

### Build wealth and give.

##

Answer a few questions and get a free, customized money plan that fits your life and goals.

### Which one best describes your current money situation?

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## Small Steps That Lead to Big Wins

You don’t have to walk the Baby Steps alone. From expert advice to life-changing tools, we’ll show you how to live like no one else—so later you can live and give like no one else.



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## Access to the Pros We Trust

Trust isn’t something that’s gained just once. It’s maintained day in and day out. That’s why each provider in our RamseyTrusted® pros network is vetted by our team of experts. You deserve a service you can count on and someone to walk alongside you during your most important financial decisions.

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## Real People. Real Stories. Real Financial Peace.

“Budgeting gives you a true picture of your finances—of your life—so you can pick what you can do and plan all the good stuff.”

“Now, we talk more about our money, we make decisions together, and it’s not stressful anymore.”

“I cried the first time we finished a month and actually had money left over. That had never happened before.”

"I paid off $121,000 in 28
months. I feel strong! The
burden is gone!"



“We're not stressed anymore. Our journey's in our hands now. We get to choose what we want to do."


"There’s freedom on
the other side of debt. You don’t have to live like everyone else. I wanted something different for my family."

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