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Chapter 1: What is discussed at the start of this section?
Live from the headquarters of Ramsey Solutions, it's The Ramsey Show, where we help people build wealth, do work that they love, and create amazing relationships. I'm George Campbell, joined by my good friend Ken Coleman. This is your show, America. We are here for you to help you take the right next step with your money, with your work, and with your life. The number to call is 888-825-5225.
I'd be happy to chime in on your money questions. And Ken... He is the work career purpose guy. If you feel stuck, you feel like you're not doing what you want to do. You feel like you could be making more money.
Chapter 2: How can I save for my child's college education?
You're not sure how to have that conversation with your boss or your coworker. Ken is an expert at walking you through those predicaments. And so we're happy to take your call. 888-825-5225. Matt joins us up first in Raleigh. Matt, what is going on, my friend? How are you doing today?
Good. How are you?
Good.
Chapter 3: What should I do with my old 401(k)?
How can we help?
So me and my wife, we've been together for about five years, married for two. We just found out a little bit ago that we are expecting and she's about 15 weeks. So we've kind of made some changes in kind of our spending habits and being able to save up for when our child is due. One of the things that came up was. saving for college, which I'm able to provide that.
I'm in the military, and I'm actually going to be passing along my 9-11 GI Bill, which is a full-ride scholarship for that child. The other thing that we were looking at was a custodial brokerage account when the child is born. Me and my wife have been kind of talking about it. doing $100 a month until they're 18.
Chapter 4: How do I manage my financial fears and habits?
The only thing is, is my wife is concerned that much money when our child turns 18 is going to be too much. I kind of did the math, $100 with a 10% rate of return. By the time they're 18, they'll have $53,000. Just trying to get an insight if that's too much money or
Well, I personally don't think so. If you just look at the, you know, inflation and what things could cost 20 years from now, I don't think it would be a waste to be investing for your kid's future, whether it's in a custodial brokerage account or a 529 plan that has tax advantages or an education savings account.
Yeah, so we look at the 529. We... We think we aren't going to go that route just because I'm able to pass along my post-9-11 GI Bill. It's a full-ride scholarship, and it includes housing as well. Oh, great.
So all expenses are 100% covered. And what would the custodial brokerage account be for then?
Uh, more of just having a savings account. Uh, from what I looked at, they, once they turn 18, that goes into their possession and they can do whatever they want with it. Um, I, me personally, I've never inherited anything, uh, from my parents, uh, all the, uh, income and savings that I have. I've, uh, me and my wife have done it together.
And so it's just more of a way to get a headstart for our child. Um, that way, uh, they don't feel like when they turn 18 that they're on their own.
Well, I don't think you could have too much then. I've never heard a parent go, well, they had too much to set them up and get the car and get the down payment on the house. I think whatever you put in there is going to be an amazing blessing, and you guys have done a great job already.
Gotcha, gotcha. So $100 is not too much.
It doesn't sound like it's putting you guys out to put away $1,200 a year, is it?
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Chapter 5: What does Jordan ask about upgrading his truck?
Oh, gosh.
I could be wrong about that one.
Nope. We want to hear from Jordan in Missoula. Love that place. Jordan, what's going on?
Hi. Thank you so much for taking my call. I appreciate it. Sure.
Chapter 6: How do George and Ken advise Jordan on his financial situation?
What's going on? First of all, I enjoy the banter between you both. It's pretty comical.
See, James? People like it. See, James? James is always honest about the banter, and Jordan likes it. So there you go. Well, Jordan, we like you.
Well, thank you so much.
Chapter 7: What is the significance of the Baby Steps in financial planning?
So my question is, I've been following the Baby Steps stuff for quite a while, and I'm considering upgrading my truck. My question is, Um, should I just cool my jets and be patient and content with what I have or, you know, based on where I'm at financially, is it reasonable for me to consider an upgrade? Um, just a quick background. Um, no, no debt other than my mortgage.
Um, my house is worth roughly 450 K and we owe one 80 on it, a 15 year fixed rate mortgage. Um, I make 120 K a year gross, um, and my wife is stay at home mom. Our other vehicle is a paid for Honda Pilot that's worth roughly 30 and I would consider spending 30 on this new truck. My current truck is 20 years old. I can maybe get 10 grand for it.
Chapter 8: How does the conversation conclude regarding financial decisions?
It's starting to show a little bit of signs of breaking down. So considering just keeping that thing until it just completely dies or maybe splurging and getting something a little nicer.
So we're talking $20,000. We'll get you this truck.
Yeah, exactly.
Yeah, I'm doing it today. Yeah, I agree. Well, that was easy. Yeah, well, listen, first of all, you did a really good job of laying out the facts. Every Ramsey Show caller should study your model. That was fantastic. You laid it out perfectly. You've got the money. You got the value.
You've lived like no one else. And so now you went from intense to intentional and baby steps four, five, six. You've got this mortgage you're chipping away at diligently, but it's okay at that point to go on the vacations and splurge and upgrade the car. You're doing it with cash and you're right there in our parameter.
where the total of all things with motors and wheels adds up to half of your annual income. So between the Pilot and this truck you're getting, you're right there at about half of that $120,000 at $60,000. And so you're doing it the right way, Jordan. What kind of truck is it? What is it?
So I probably would get a Toyota Tundra. I'm not totally sure. Still in the researching phase. I like to nerd out and look up a bunch of stuff like that.
I just rode in Winston Cruz's Toyota Tundra. Oh, you did? Let me tell you, Ken. Name dropping. I think I'm a truck guy now. So way to go, Jordan.
Love that for you.
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