QUIET FIRING, 401(K) LOSSES, AND BUDGETING WITH YOUR PARTNER: RAMSEY TEAM ANSWERS REAL

On this episode of The Ramsey Show, financial experts Ken Coleman and George Kamel tackle real-life questions from Americans facing serious financial stress. One caller suspects he’s being quietly fired and wants to know how to respond without losing his livelihood. Another listener feels buried by eight different lines of credit and minimum payments that are stretching his paycheck to the limit. Ken and George offer tough love and practical advice on how to get above water and regain control. A business owner asks if it’s okay to request personal financial details from an employee to determine fair pay—Ken lays out the legal and ethical boundaries. A couple preparing to move in together wants help creating a realistic joint budget, and George gives smart, no-nonsense tips to avoid future tension. Finally, a worker shares that he lost money when his employer switched 401(k) providers—George breaks down why that happens and how to stay focused on long-term investing goals. This episode is packed with solid truth and straightforward guidance for those who want to make wise choices and live debt-free.