John and I got up way earlier than either of us had ever gotten up on a Saturday AM to drive down to Charleston for the event. I was very excited about seeing Dave Ramsey live! John didn't know what he was getting himself into. Ha! During the event, Dave talks about his Baby Steps, and how the mindset of being debt free goes against our culture. He talks about the struggles he went through from going through bankruptcy and coming back out of it. And he talks about the joy of freedom when you are not weighed down from debt. We both came away knowing that this was what we wanted to do in our lives. It was during the next few months that these common goals united us and strengthened our relationship. We agreed before we got married that once we got married we would share everything. Our money, our debt, and our future savings.
If you don't feel like you can afford to do the Financial Peace University-- which is around $100, and you aren't sure if you want to commit to the 13 week class, I highly recommend going to a Total Money Makeover Live Event. I believe they also have simulcasts during special times of the year and one of those events would be a good thing to attend if you can't do the live event. The information you get from Dave Ramsey's classes and events is life changing. The Total Money Makeover events do not go into all the Baby Steps as in-depth as the Financial Peace University classes do. When you break down how much the class costs per week, it comes down to less than $10 per week-- but you do have to pay for the whole class upfront. If you are a couple attending or if you bring your teenager or college student, the cost per person goes down to less than $5 per person per week. Even at $10 a week, it is worth it. One of the biggest benefits of taking the classes is you find support getting to know others who are in similar situations. But if you just want to wet your feet or get a taste of what the Dave Ramsey system is like, I recommend checking out these events.
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