How You Can Benefit from Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps

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The Dave Ramsey baby steps are the foundation of his approach to help individuals and families become debt-free.

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People say that the beauty of the baby steps is the overly simplified approach. Many individuals shy away from the personal finance space because it’s difficult to understand the concepts.

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The concept here is relatively simple – save $1,000 as fast as you can, any way you can.

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Pros of Baby Step 1

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Cons of Baby Step 1

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Dave Ramsey Baby Step 2: Pay Off Debt Using the Debt Snowball

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Dave Ramsey Baby Step 3: Save 3 – 6 Months in an Emergency Fund

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Swipe Up To Learn More About the 7 Dave Ramsey Baby Steps

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