Couple Makes $11,500 A Month But Only Has $3,000 Saved And No Retirement – Dave Ramsey Slams 'Asinine' Lifestyle: 'You're Freaking Broke!'

A recent call on The Ramsey Show posted to TikTok highlighted how fast even a solid income can vanish under the pressure of debt and overspending. Alyssa, a mental health therapist, called in to discuss her family's financial struggles after recently getting remarried. Despite their combined income of $130,000 – well above the national average of $80,610 in 2023 – Alyssa and her husband barely make ends meet. With only $3,000 in savings and no contributions to retirement, they're stuck in a cycl