8. “My wife is spending too much money”

8. “My wife is spending too much money”

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252. "I’m 35, in debt, and spend everything I make"

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Lina, 35, and Mike, 28, a married couple living in South Florida with their 8-month-old son. Despite earning almost $200,000 annually, they've been entangled in debt since their wedding three years ago. They consistently make pl ...  Show more

251. "We own a $1M house but can’t pay for groceries"

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to John and Victoria in a follow-up episode. This couple, in their thirties with three children and a home in suburban New York, is facing severe financial challenges with 97% fixed costs and over $100K in non-mortgage debt. In the ...  Show more

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