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Dave Ramsey Caller Making $180,000 Wanted To File Bankruptcy Over $50,000 Debt. The Hosts Said, 'America Just Lost All Empathy'
Yahoo Finance·2025-11-03 13:31

A man from Philadelphia called into “The Ramsey Show,” overwhelmed by debt and ready to file for bankruptcy, despite earning $180,000 last year. Hosts George Kamel and Jade Warshaw were stunned. “America just lost all empathy here,” Kamel said after hearing the caller’s income. Making Six Figures, Still Drowning In Debt The caller, Peter, said he makes $126,000 a year in base salary but pulled in about $180,000 with overtime. Still, he felt buried under debt and unsure how to climb out. Don't Miss: Ear ...