Why The Debt Snowball Method Actually Works!

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
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    George Kamel is a personal finance expert and co-host of The Ramsey Show. Following Ramsey’s proven money plan, George went from negative net worth to a millionaire in under 10 years. His goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid money traps so they can live a life with more margin, options and freedom.
    This channel will simplify complex money topics, bust money myths with actual facts, and debunk the stupid financial advice you're seeing in your social media feed. All with a healthy dose of pop culture, humor, and snark.

Komentáře • 37

  • @egs2169
    @egs2169 Před rokem +51

    It does work and smallest to largest is the way to go

    • @alkigamer8581
      @alkigamer8581 Před rokem +6

      You save money for the next one, and so on. True lol

    • @egs2169
      @egs2169 Před rokem +3

      @@alkigamer8581 yep. It’s a good way to get early momentum and make progress.

    • @mariorta5017
      @mariorta5017 Před rokem

      ❤ love snowball method.

  • @rolandosouffrain7957
    @rolandosouffrain7957 Před 6 měsíci +7

    I did what worked best for me. I had over $60k in credit card debt. I paid on the highest interest first. I will be debt free in 2 months. I say do what works for u not everyone is the same.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @ianwerkheiser1292
    @ianwerkheiser1292 Před rokem +16

    I agree that psychology and getting early wins is what matters most. If you were rational about interest rates, you wouldn’t have gotten into credit card debt in the first place! My only quibble is that some loans (e.g. to family members) might be much more psychologically taxing, in which case bumping them up a bit in the order can give you an even bigger early win. Either way though, do what motivates you.

  • @BrianNC81
    @BrianNC81 Před rokem +18

    Besides Papa Dave, you're my favorite Ramsey personality. Keep up the good work!

    • @Lesh004
      @Lesh004 Před rokem

      Truth! Sorry to the rest of the Ramsey personalities. 😂 Though Rachel and Jade crack me up too!

    • @davidphones7290
      @davidphones7290 Před 7 měsíci

      @@Lesh004Coleman is a weirdo tho.

  • @LorettaNance
    @LorettaNance Před rokem +4

    My upholder personality could not do that once I saw the interest I was paying. I vote you do what works for you!

  • @NeoSoulCrew
    @NeoSoulCrew Před rokem +5

    Im a Ramsey skeptic but this actually makes perfect sense. If people could do it mathematically they wouldnt have fell in debt.

  • @sarahshealthyrecipes
    @sarahshealthyrecipes Před rokem +6

    Took us 5yr and 2 kids, job loss/gains but we did it! It works! That last personal loan of $10,000 made Thanksgiving and Christmas family dinners so much easier once we paid it off! Never going back!

  • @borikuaurbanopr9125
    @borikuaurbanopr9125 Před rokem +8

    Key : behavior

  • @joshbarrow6246
    @joshbarrow6246 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have 3 chunks of debt. A 2 year 6000 dollar car loan at 5.06%, a line of credit at 9800 at 18.9%, and a credit card at 22,000 at 25%. I would love to start the debt snowball, and I understand the behaviour and stuff. But by the time I pay off my debt doing it the debt snowball way, vs the high interest way, I'll have lost thousands of dollars. I believe in myself, and I believe I will have just as much motivation doing it the one way as the other.... it just makes no sense for me to pay off the 5% interedt loan while I have 22 grand at 25 percent. I can't do that.

  • @arienfox
    @arienfox Před rokem +5

    I know that's RIGHT George 🎉

  • @thealexandraway
    @thealexandraway Před rokem +3

    Let alone this method feels less stressful!

  • @amymeisak2534
    @amymeisak2534 Před rokem +2

    George kamel is the GOAT

  • @emmajeanhayden604
    @emmajeanhayden604 Před rokem +3

    I say THANK GOD for the snowball method, it really works 😀,

  • @thecurtisfamily3810
    @thecurtisfamily3810 Před rokem +2

    Congrats on the baby.

  • @emmajeanhayden604
    @emmajeanhayden604 Před rokem +3

    Please don't forget the eviction records please pay old records, on the property records you CAN'T rent or get loans

  • @davysmith8569
    @davysmith8569 Před rokem +8

    yep all mental, kill the small debts first, feels good man

  • @sarahshanahan2222
    @sarahshanahan2222 Před rokem +2

    Many cases debt is a behavioral problem... but not all
    Medical debt is a prime example where it is not behavioral
    Medical debt is the #1 reason for bankruptcy in the usa 😢
    I used avalanche for my debt and it worked great and I saved alot of money on interest this way. (I was required to get a masters degree for my job unfortunately..)
    Know yourself.. use what works for you. Thats my belief.. but snowball can really help people who need motivation
    Love what you at the ramsey buisness does for everyone!! No shade here.. I just see things a little wider perspective

  • @tikahaake
    @tikahaake Před 2 měsíci

    This is so true. Don’t make it complicated 😊

  • @davidphones7290
    @davidphones7290 Před 7 měsíci +1

    It really does make more mathematical sense - if you’re in the small group of people that think rationally. Most debtors are irrational though, so that’s why the debt snowball works

  • @user-po2ql5tb6w
    @user-po2ql5tb6w Před 9 měsíci +1

    Working on this but it is 😮just taking a while

  • @thelastboomer9088
    @thelastboomer9088 Před měsícem

    Thanks Dave

  • @TheWealthElevator
    @TheWealthElevator Před 6 měsíci

    The debt snowball method is effective, yet investing in assets such as rental properties or syndications might be a more strategic use of available funds than debt repayment. Targus primarily targets individuals with lower net worth who are burdened by debt. However, for those with a net worth exceeding $1 million, it's often more advantageous to focus on wealth accumulation rather than debt elimination. Repaying debt is not necessarily synonymous with achieving financial freedom.

  • @cherrypieforbreakfast1499

    George is absolutely right.

  • @markho9653
    @markho9653 Před 7 měsíci

    Wise man

  • @the.benberry
    @the.benberry Před 9 měsíci

    We did the debt snowBANK method and it's soooon much better!!!

  • @misseyespy1
    @misseyespy1 Před 4 měsíci

    I am doing largest smallest pay less interest

  • @possle
    @possle Před rokem

    Do you apply this technique if the debt is 0% interest or leave them till last?
    Does the same apply regardless of whether its a loan or credit card

  • @DREWTampa1
    @DREWTampa1 Před rokem +1

    This is a direct dig at Graham Stephan don’t act like I don’t notice lol 😂

    • @GeorgeKamel
      @GeorgeKamel  Před rokem

      Huh? I’ve heard this from *hundreds* of people. Not a dig at Graham at all.

    • @deibydcruz2904
      @deibydcruz2904 Před rokem +1

      ​@@GeorgeKamel Is the Keyboard typing bit, Graham does it on every video, in any case imitation is the biggest form of flattery 💯👌

    • @DREWTampa1
      @DREWTampa1 Před rokem +1

      @@GeorgeKamel yeah I was joking about the keyboard bit it’s hilariously close to what he does a lot. Love both of your videos, and messages!