The Ramsey Show - "I'm 49 With Nothing Saved For Retirement"

14/11/2025 2h 19min
The Ramsey Show - "I'm 49 With Nothing Saved For Retirement"

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"I don't have anything saved for retirement. Is it too late for me to start investing?"
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"Should I refinance my home to pay off my debt and HELOC?"
"Should we be saving money in an HSA when we are in Baby Step 2?"


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