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Dave Ramsey weighs in on $52,000 Knight Rider replica purchase
Original: 'You Can Afford $52,000 Worth of Wasted Money': Ramsey to Debt-Free 49-Year-Old Eyeing a Knight Rider Replica
Personal finance personality Dave Ramsey told a debt-free 49-year-old caller that spending $52,000 on a Knight Rider car replica amounts to wasted money, arguing the caller could technically afford the splurge but shouldn't make it. The exchange has drawn attention as an example of Ramsey's blunt stance on discretionary spending, even for people who have cleared their debts and have the cash on hand.
Why now: Ramsey's blunt verdict on a debt-free caller's dream car purchase is sparking debate about how much freedom people should have with money they've earned.
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- 'You Can Afford $52,000 Worth of Wasted Money': Ramsey to Debt-Free 49-Year-Old Eyeing a Knight Rider Replica · 24/7 Wall St.
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