They're Complete Opposites. He Saved More Than $100K And Pays For Everything, While She's $80K In Debt. 'I Ain't Saying She's The Gold Digger'

When one partner has more than $100,000 saved and zero debt, while the other is tens of thousands in debt, tension is almost inevitable. Add in expensive vacations and one person quietly footing every bill, and even a strong relationship can start to feel uneven. That was the dilemma shared by a young man on “The Ramsey Show” recently. He earns $135,000 a year, maxes out his 401(k) and has built six figures in savings. His girlfriend earns about $50,000 and carries between $70,000 and $80,000 in debt. He ...