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11-11-2008, 08:02 AM #1toileTourist
book- your broke cause you wanna be
Did anyone see this guy on Tv this morning?
I love his message and I love that he doesn't look like a banker that's out of touch. Plus he's been there and makes that part of the message.
The crazy shirt and earring, hopefully makes him approachable.
I think that's why Dave Ramsey is so popular.
He's been there and is not pretentious.
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11-11-2008, 08:28 AM #2Rude and Vile Master
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Did you catch his name? Haven't seen him but it sounds interesting.
If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for your problems, you wouldn't be able to sit for a month.
Did you know that a 4 year student paying $20,000/year who finances their education graduates with over $103,000 in debt to start? But a student who works and pays cash and takes 6 years to graduate ends with $6,300 in their pocket! So much for "getting a head start by financing!"
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11-11-2008, 08:43 AM #3Registered User
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I found it on a google search. Apparently, the guy is Larry Winget, and the book is available on amazon.com. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Youre-Broke-Because-You-Want/dp/1592403344"]Amazon.com: You're Broke Because You Want to Be: How to Stop Getting By and Start Getting Ahead: Larry Winget: Books[/ame]
he's got several other books listed on amazon as well. I don't know anything about him, but the book reviews are good.
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11-11-2008, 08:45 AM #4toileTourist
I finally found it too and wow he has a lot of books!
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11-11-2008, 08:49 AM #5Rude and Vile Master
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Thanks! I will check it out.
If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for your problems, you wouldn't be able to sit for a month.
Did you know that a 4 year student paying $20,000/year who finances their education graduates with over $103,000 in debt to start? But a student who works and pays cash and takes 6 years to graduate ends with $6,300 in their pocket! So much for "getting a head start by financing!"
Greebo(Nerd Spender): Loving and extremely patiently tolerated husband of ceashels.
WARNING: Y Chromosome behind the keyboard. Adjust your listening filters appropriately!
ThreeTwo mortgages,twooneno car loans,oneno credit cards, and a partridge in pear tree!
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11-11-2008, 08:57 AM #6Technical Support Sleuth
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Okay, I was in this funky little old shop in the Old Market of Omaha and they had a section of 'self hurt" books. One of them was entitled--- HOW TO GET INTO DEBT!
I immediately started laughing and thought of the village.McD
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11-11-2008, 09:29 AM #7Registered User
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I used to watch this guy's show. He is a no excues man and he tells these people stop whining, you are where you are because you put yourself there.
He expects people to not only own their mess but to clean it up as well. Needing a $40,000 car is not an option with this guy.
Who would have "thunk" it??The math never lies, budget in INK!
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11-11-2008, 09:33 AM #8Rude and Vile Master
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Gee, sounds like my kinda guy!
/me puts one of his books on his Audible queue.If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for your problems, you wouldn't be able to sit for a month.
Did you know that a 4 year student paying $20,000/year who finances their education graduates with over $103,000 in debt to start? But a student who works and pays cash and takes 6 years to graduate ends with $6,300 in their pocket! So much for "getting a head start by financing!"
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ThreeTwo mortgages,twooneno car loans,oneno credit cards, and a partridge in pear tree!
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11-12-2008, 11:17 PM #9Registered User
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I watched his show and read his books. Love him.
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11-13-2008, 12:30 AM #10Registered User
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I haven't heard of him before but I think I'll check him out.
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11-13-2008, 01:08 PM #11Registered User
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He used to be on A & E on Saturday mornings. The show hasn't been on in awhile. I guess he ran out of people willing to show how bad of a financial shape they were in and really work to get out of it. He is really good. He doesn't pull any punches. And on the show he pissed off a lot of people in the process of getting them on the right track.
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11-13-2008, 01:18 PM #12Registered User
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I love him! I caught some bits of his shows online. Certain people need a good swift kick in the butt I believe.
This lady also has that same attitude:
http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/blog/
People want what they want when they want it. It takes a little effort not to give into those whims and sometimes all that is needed is a verbal slap upside the head.
I'm too shy to do it in person, but I can appreciate those who can and do it!
~KBLast edited by katybug; 11-13-2008 at 01:19 PM.
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11-13-2008, 01:23 PM #13Registered User
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I've always wondered what kind of people go on a show to get help with their personal problems. I don't mean that in a bad way, I'm just very shy (irl) and you would have to force me at gun point to put it all *out there*
Originally Posted by Spikey1341
I would be terribly embarrassed to be on a show and admit I spend $40K on clothes that I haven't even worn. (On credit no less).
The FV is different because you can do it anonymously, but you are still putting it out there!
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11-13-2008, 01:40 PM #14Registered User
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I used to watch his show, and liked him alot. Then I saw him on a Hyundai commercial and that just left a bad taste in my mouth. I just have a problem with trying to sell someone a brand new car when your career is to teach them to be debt free.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiNsV23dsrA"]YouTube- Larry Winget Hyundai Commercial[/ame]Last edited by DJ1972; 11-13-2008 at 01:41 PM.
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11-14-2008, 09:09 AM #15Registered User
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We love Larry here! He used to have a show on A & E on Sat mornings. He is brutally honest with the people he worked with. He has a blog too.
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