What Your Net Worth SHOULD Be By Age 30

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  • What Your Net Worth SHOULD Be By Age 30
    What should your net worth be by 30? Come along as we explore this question, learn about the important difference between income and net worth, and discover practical ways to increase your net worth.
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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.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 929

  • @Riggsnic_co
    @Riggsnic_co 14 днів тому +1261

    To my understanding this just proves how much we need an edge as investors because playing the market like everyone else just isn’t good enough. I've been quite unsure about investing in this current market and at the same time I feel it's the best time to get started on the market, what are your thoughts?

    • @Jamessmith-12
      @Jamessmith-12 14 днів тому +4

      Since the crash, I've been in the red. I’m playing the long term game, so I'm not too worried but Jim Cramer mentioned there are still a lot of great opportunities, though stocks has been down a lot. I also heard news of a guy that made $250k from about $110k since the crash and I would really look to know how to go about this.

    • @kevinmarten
      @kevinmarten 14 днів тому +4

      There are actually a lot of ways to make high yields in a crisis, but such trades are best done under the supervision of Financial advisor.

    • @JacquelinePerrira
      @JacquelinePerrira 14 днів тому +3

      Thats true, I've been getting assisted by a FA for almost a year now, I started out with less than $200K and I'm just $19,000 short of half a million in profit.

    • @Jamessmith-12
      @Jamessmith-12 14 днів тому +3

      Impressive can you share more info?

    • @JacquelinePerrira
      @JacquelinePerrira 14 днів тому +3

      Credits to 'Carol Vivian Constable' she has a web presence, so you can simply

  • @davidpare295
    @davidpare295 10 місяців тому +896

    I had a negative networth at age 30, but got into the babysteps not long after, now I’m at 70K and just turned 35, the plan works 🎉

    • @chief5981
      @chief5981 9 місяців тому +12

      Good for you. Nice work!

    • @zachjones2346
      @zachjones2346 8 місяців тому +6

      Hell yeah. It seems really slow at first but once you get rolling it really just picks up.

    • @thefrozengoat
      @thefrozengoat 8 місяців тому +3

      Nice work - I hope you feel good about the accomplishment. Maintain that lifestyle and you’ll exceed even your own expectations in the long run.

    • @Cyousucceed
      @Cyousucceed 7 місяців тому +1

      Proud of you. And I needed this motivation I just recently turned 30 and currently walking the baby steps.

    • @stocksxbondage
      @stocksxbondage 7 місяців тому

      Great job, David! Share your wealth (knowledge) with your peers

  • @ApBurger3532
    @ApBurger3532 14 днів тому +1110

    Hi George. I am 29 & in the UK and have been investing for years. I have reached a point where my £350k portfolio seems to have been stagnant despite the market gains. I could benefit from financial advice to improve my portfolio and maximize returns.

    • @ItPhenn
      @ItPhenn 14 днів тому +2

      Everyone needs a Margin of Safety in their portfolios. While I can't offer personalized advice, consulting a fiduciary advisor is crucial for sound portfolio restructuring.

    • @thelooseseal
      @thelooseseal 14 днів тому +4

      De-risk your portfolio, shore up your core holdings, and take some profits while balancing your portfolio allocations. I have been investing for 11 years, 5 with a financial advisor, I've achieved a 10x return compared to DIY efforts, totaling nearly $1m ROI. a significant milestone for me today.

    • @Maniakkkkkk
      @Maniakkkkkk 14 днів тому

      Your advisor must be really good. How I can get in touch? I have to start investing as I feel inflation is eating into my nest egg.

    • @thelooseseal
      @thelooseseal 14 днів тому +3

      "Kristin Amber Landis" is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment.

    • @Maniakkkkkk
      @Maniakkkkkk 14 днів тому

      I looked up her full name online and found her page. I emailed and made an appointment to talk with her.

  • @Davidstowe872
    @Davidstowe872 Місяць тому +848

    The whole point of wealth for me is freedom. My magic number in my mind is 5 million needed at 65 to not worry about anything. Am i better off investing a good portion of my income into stocks or saving my earnings to achieve this goal?

    • @ClaytonPaterson-uu6kh
      @ClaytonPaterson-uu6kh Місяць тому +11

      Varied sources of income is wise and especially living within your means. My net worth is $2M and I can pay my bills with no stress, but I don't live like I have that. I have no complaints.

    • @Greghilton3
      @Greghilton3 Місяць тому +5

      Exactly, a good number of people discredit the effectiveness of financial advisor, but over the past 10years, I’ve had a financial advisor consistently restructure and diversify my portfolio/expenses and I’ve made over $3million in gains… might not be a lot but i'm financially secure and that's fine by me

    • @Elkemartin213
      @Elkemartin213 Місяць тому +3

      Being heavily liquid, I'd rather not reinvent the wheel. Since this strategy works for you, how can I contact your advisor?

    • @Greghilton3
      @Greghilton3 Місяць тому +3

      She's known as 'Amber Dawn Brummit'. One of the finest portfolio managers in the field. She's widely recognized; you should take a look at her work.

    • @Elkemartin213
      @Elkemartin213 Місяць тому +3

      Thank you! I entered her full name into my browser, and her website came out on top. I filled her form and i hope she gets back to me soon.

  • @DorathyJoy
    @DorathyJoy Місяць тому +1060

    Nobody can become financially successful overnight. They put in background work but we tend to see the finished part. Fear is a dangerous component, hindering us from taking bold steps we need in other to reach our goals. you have to contend with inflation, recession, decisions from the Feds and all. I was able to increase my portfolio by $289k in months. You have to seek for help in the right places.

    • @GeorgeDean-km3wm
      @GeorgeDean-km3wm Місяць тому +1

      I think it's not always about fear, Sometimes realistic factors discourage people from reaching their goals in life. For instance, I've tried investing in the stock market several times but always got discouraged by fluctuations of stock value

    • @PaulKatrina.
      @PaulKatrina. Місяць тому +1

      Due to my demanding job, I lack the time to thoroughly assess my investments and analyze individual stocks. Consequently, for the past seven years, I have enlisted the services of a fiduciary who actively manages my portfolio to adapt to the current market conditions. This strategy has allowed me to navigate the financial landscape successfully, making informed decisions on when to buy and sell. Perhaps you should consider a similar approach.

    • @ScottKindle-bk3hx
      @ScottKindle-bk3hx Місяць тому +1

      Glad to have stumbled on this conversation. Please can you leave the info of your investment advisor here? I’m in dire need for one.

    • @PaulKatrina.
      @PaulKatrina. Місяць тому +1

      Finding financial advisors like Melissa Terri Swayne who can assist you shape your portfolio would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.

    • @Suleferdinand
      @Suleferdinand Місяць тому +1

      She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran a Google search on her name and came across her website… thank you for sharing.

  • @beggsie7337
    @beggsie7337 10 місяців тому +851

    George knows how to get people motivated. If I had him as a friend in my 30’s, I’d have a friend.

    • @ItsMe-ko6sz
      @ItsMe-ko6sz 10 місяців тому +71

      And you’d also be in your 30’s

    • @thealexandraway
      @thealexandraway 10 місяців тому +11

      😂😂😂

    • @beluga.7761
      @beluga.7761 10 місяців тому +6

      @@ItsMe-ko6sz 🤣

    • @relaxingnature6766
      @relaxingnature6766 7 місяців тому +8

      If I lived in America, I’d be a citizen of the United States of America!!!

    • @michaelfenell3602
      @michaelfenell3602 4 місяці тому

      ​@@relaxingnature6766Glad I am not the only one that caught that.

  • @MIchaelGuzman737
    @MIchaelGuzman737 9 місяців тому +630

    50 now, and everything is paid for. Fortunately, I had a college economics teacher who taught me a lesson when I was 18 years old. That lesson was: you can't buy something else for every purchase you make. Having multiple sources of income is prudent, as is living within your means. I have a 13-year-old vehicle because it is all I need, I like it, and I can do whatever I want with it. My net worth is $6 million, and I can pay my bills without stress, but I don't live like I have that. I have no complaints.

    • @Ammo-Hoarder
      @Ammo-Hoarder 9 місяців тому +5

      Right alongside you. No debt, early retirement. Children are well-cared for. On 11 acres overlooking the river valley, I'm constructing the house of my dreams. There are many methods to get rich right now, but only real-time professionals are capable of making such high-volume, near-perfect trades.

    • @sommersalt88
      @sommersalt88 9 місяців тому +4

      That's right, I began investing sometime in 2018 and by the end of 2021, I had earned a profit of over $750,000; This can only be carried out by seasoned institutional investors with ISDA agreement. With no prior investing experience or skill, Instead I merely followed the instructions provided by my investment advisor, proving that you don't have to be an expert investor or put in a lot of effort; all you need is a professional who can mentor and guide you for a fee.

    • @IAMBETTERTHANYYOU
      @IAMBETTERTHANYYOU 9 місяців тому

      I'm glad I came across this discussion. Please who is the expert to assist you with your investment and if you don't mind how can I get in touch?

    • @sommersalt88
      @sommersalt88 9 місяців тому +5

      @@IAMBETTERTHANYYOU Having an advisor is essential for portfolio growth and wealth creation through the stocks market. My advisor is "Theresa Dana Peek" who is easily searchable and has extensive knowledge of the financial markets.

    • @IAMBETTERTHANYYOU
      @IAMBETTERTHANYYOU 9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the tip, JILL seems pretty knowledgeable. After coming across her online site I took a good look at her CV and I have to say it was quite impressive. I reached out to her.

  • @jimmydan12
    @jimmydan12 7 місяців тому +456

    Building wealth from nothing involves consistent saving, disciplined spending, and strategic investments. Begin by creating a budget to track expenses and identify areas for savings. Prioritize paying off high-interest debt and establishing an emergency fund. As you build a foundation, start investing in low-cost options like index funds, and focus on continuous learning and improving your skills for better income opportunities.

    • @JaneBlac-
      @JaneBlac- 7 місяців тому +1

      Impressive insights! For beginners like me, managing and staying updated can be overwhelming. Are you an experienced investor or do you have a strategic approach for staying informed?

    • @RayaMarcus
      @RayaMarcus 7 місяців тому +3

      Absolutely not, as I've closely tracked my portfolio's performance, witnessing a staggering $482k growth in just the last two quarters. This experience has taught me the secrets behind experienced traders' substantial gains in what might appear as unpredictable markets. Undoubtedly, it's been a bold and rewarding choice I made fairly recently.

    • @GersderaNioer
      @GersderaNioer 7 місяців тому +3

      That's quite remarkable! I'm genuinely interested in benefiting from the guidance of such experienced advisors, especially considering the current state of my struggling portfolio. May I know the name of the advisor who has been assisting you in navigating these financial challenges?

    • @RayaMarcus
      @RayaMarcus 6 місяців тому +3

      "Stacie Lynn Winson" serves as my advisor, bringing extensive qualifications and experience in the financial market. Her deep understanding of portfolio diversity positions her as an industry expert. I suggest delving into her credentials for further insight. With her considerable experience, she offers valuable guidance to anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of the financial market

    • @AndrewSandy712
      @AndrewSandy712 6 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for the information. I conducted my own research and your advisor appears to be highly skilled and knowledgeable. I've sent her an email and arranged a phone call. Her expertise is impressive, and I'm eagerly anticipating our conversation.

  • @myfx2551
    @myfx2551 4 місяці тому +252

    THANKS. Just what I needed to watch. My wife and I got a 400k HELOC from our 780k primary home which we are still paying a mortgage for. I want to only use 200k for this new duplex down payment. I realized that the secret to making millions is making better investments and staying out of debt.
    I'm grateful to GOD for the internet space, we were able to join the credit repair program, we payed up our debt and now we are back to being the administrators of our farming business and our own properties, as well as small pensions.
    I am almost 56, my wife is 52. We have started saving for retirement from the farm and maybe live off rental income, I would really appreciate it if you would do a video on how to earn using Airbnb and retire comfortably.

    • @jeffclifford5731
      @jeffclifford5731 4 місяці тому

      This is exactly how I wish to get my finances coordinated ahead of retirement.

    • @jeffclifford5731
      @jeffclifford5731 4 місяці тому

      You talked about a "credit repair program" how do I join? I took out a 200k heloc from my primary home 2 years ago which I'm still paying....I find it challenging to invest elsewhere because I'm still paying the mortgage and I got bills. to pay.

    • @myfx2551
      @myfx2551 4 місяці тому

      "Laura Gilbert CFA " is the licensed fiduciary 1 use. She lead me to join the program, Just research the name you'd find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

    • @jeffclifford5731
      @jeffclifford5731 4 місяці тому

      I just googled her and I'm really impressed with her credentials; I reached out to her since I need all the assistance I can get.

    • @AnniePickford
      @AnniePickford 4 місяці тому

      Why no one talked about this program when I was in debt

  • @NateDog7000
    @NateDog7000 10 місяців тому +148

    Just paid off my student loans last week to make me debt free at 24! So thankful to those who supported me along the way. That puts me at just over 100k in net worth. Praise be to GOD.

    • @Bob-yh7ir
      @Bob-yh7ir 10 місяців тому +4

      Way to go !!!!

    • @Healerofthesoul
      @Healerofthesoul 10 місяців тому +2

      Congratulations!!

    • @Combat_Medic
      @Combat_Medic 10 місяців тому

      God had nothing to do with it. You think god gave you all that money when kids all over the world are starving to death and dying of cancer?

    • @carlaritchie331
      @carlaritchie331 10 місяців тому +2

      Hallelujah! Congrats on paying off that loan burden. Enjoy the feeling of more freedom to control your income.

    • @juanmaldonado2079
      @juanmaldonado2079 10 місяців тому

      Congratulations! Keep the momentum you’ll be a millionaire in no time!

  • @Mr-sweeny
    @Mr-sweeny 4 місяці тому +211

    Creating wealth entails establishing positive routines, such as consistently setting aside funds at regular intervals for sound investments. Financial management is a vital subject that many avoid, often leading to future regrets.

    • @Nernst96
      @Nernst96 4 місяці тому +1

      Impressive insights! For beginners like me, managing and staying updated can be overwhelming. Are you an experienced investor or do you have a strategic approach for staying informed?

    • @PatrickLloyd-
      @PatrickLloyd- 4 місяці тому +1

      I agree with you. I started out with investing on my own, but I lost a lot of money. I was able to pull out about $200k after the 2020 crash. I invested the money using an analyst, and in seven months, I raked in almost $673,000

    • @PhilipDunk
      @PhilipDunk 4 місяці тому +1

      who is your advisor please, if you don't mind me asking?

    • @PatrickLloyd-
      @PatrickLloyd- 4 місяці тому +1

      'Melissa Rose Francks' is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

    • @PhilipDunk
      @PhilipDunk 4 місяці тому +1

      I just looked her up on the web and I would say she really has an impressive background in investing. I will write her an email shortly.

  • @jh_87
    @jh_87 10 місяців тому +321

    I am 35 and my wife is 32. We started off with $25k in student loans, a leased car, and an apartment we couldn't afford. We have 5 kids that are 8 and under now, and we have never had a household income over $75k per year. 10 years later of following the Ramsey plan we now have no debt including a paid for $250k house and a net worth of about $400k. We appreciate you and the work your team does!

    • @retirementbudgettravel699
      @retirementbudgettravel699 10 місяців тому +4

      Well done!! 😁👍🏼

    • @aronmiller1249
      @aronmiller1249 10 місяців тому +8

      Awesome! I’m in a very similar boat, so I thought I’d share. My wife and I are both 34, single income, 5 kids that 10 and under, no debt besides our house (owe $184k and it’s worth $475k) and we have never had a credit card whatsoever.
      Well done, bro!

    • @carlaritchie331
      @carlaritchie331 10 місяців тому +1

      A+ and very Well Done! Your future is on track to financially success with the freedom to live your dreams. Great example for others who hopefully learn from your journey!

    • @jh_87
      @jh_87 10 місяців тому

      @@aronmiller1249 Thanks for sharing! I love hearing stories like yours. We try to share practical advice and encourage our friends that they can do it too even with one income and a lot of kids.

    • @Executor009
      @Executor009 10 місяців тому

      Outstanding!

  • @TuMadre6995
    @TuMadre6995 4 місяці тому +20

    damn that opening line terrified me. crazy to think that 42% of americans were born in 1994 or later.

  • @dpbass8898
    @dpbass8898 4 місяці тому +37

    At age 25 I was at rock bottom, my net worth was somewhere around -30k and my income was 38k in a HCOL area. I knew I had to change and I started tracking my net worth and started budgeting
    At age 30 I bought a property and my net worth was at 45k. I was making progress but I knew there was still much more to gain if I kept at it.
    Now at age 35 my career exploded, I kept increasing my savings and retirement contributions and my net worth is around 450k.
    Never did I think I’d be where I’m at now 10 years ago.
    There is a thought that has always stuck with me. People greatly overestimate what they can do in a year, but they greatly underestimate what they can do in 10 years.
    It’s never too late!

  • @MarvishaN
    @MarvishaN 7 місяців тому +71

    If I had George as a friend in my 30’s, I’d have had a true friend. He sure knows how to do this thing called MOTIVATION. Well i'm 42 now with $1.8m net, not there yet. My strategy has been to put half my income into the stock market at the start of every month under the careful supervision of my CFP, regardless of what is happening. The second part of my strategy is not to sell for at least 15-20 years. Time in the market beats timing the market.

    • @tommyers0
      @tommyers0 7 місяців тому +6

      You are spot on! This is really not as difficult as many people presume it to be. It requires a certain level of diligence, no doubt, which is something ordinary investors lack, and so a financial advisor often comes in very handy. That is how people are able to make such huge profits in the market.

    • @georgeh.5126
      @georgeh.5126 7 місяців тому +5

      @tommyers I completely agree, this is why I decided to give a coach control over my everyday investing decisions. Their proficiency in research, specific knowledge, and risk management makes it difficult for them to deliver below expectations. They emphasize minimizing drawbacks while maximizing risk's asymmetrical potential. I have more than two years of investing coach experience, and I have made more than a quarter of a million dollars.

    • @aureliobjm
      @aureliobjm 7 місяців тому +2

      My collection has been underperforming recently, and I'm considering a strategy change with the help of a coach. Is it possible to get in touch with your coach?

    • @joonr7818
      @joonr7818 7 місяців тому

      Last 15-20 years is vastly different from the coming 15-20 years. Global warming, aging population, increasing institutional swings in the market. People really think the average 7-8 percent annual growth is feasible? Look at how tiny the market was in 1950 😂😂😂

  • @zoeytank2921
    @zoeytank2921 2 місяці тому +229

    Having recently sold a property in Portland, I'm contemplating investing the proceeds in stocks. While many claim it's an opportune moment, I'm uncertain: Is now truly a favorable time to enter the stock market? When can we expect a complete recovery? Moreover, I'm puzzled by how others in the same market are achieving gains exceeding $450k within months.

    • @graceocean8323
      @graceocean8323 2 місяці тому +4

      I feel your pain, I’d suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me, I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an expert advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $130k in passive diversified safe-haven assets, Up 200k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes.

    • @tunnelvision3246
      @tunnelvision3246 2 місяці тому +4

      I've been in the red for the past couple months, lost 12k last week alone, Indubitably I've got good companies but profit is still stalling, how did you go around finding an investment-advisor, I wouldn't mind looking yours up.

    • @ChristopherDavies_
      @ChristopherDavies_ 2 місяці тому +4

      Thank you for this tip. It was easy to find your coach. Did my due diligence on her before scheduling a phone call with her. She seems proficient considering her resume.

    • @Pj-crypto
      @Pj-crypto 2 місяці тому

      Do not invest in stocks at the moment stuffs stupid high

    • @GangsterGaryda3rd
      @GangsterGaryda3rd 2 місяці тому

      Portland OR? Look into middle housing development. I’m a developer in Eugene and we need more local developers to help balance the market away from hedge funds (they’re buying up absurd amounts of single family housing)

  • @graphite718
    @graphite718 10 місяців тому +10

    I've always been an A student. It's refreshing to hear I've kept that going even out of school. Thanks Prof. Kamel!

  • @thegabbybshow
    @thegabbybshow 10 місяців тому +8

    We just paid off our last debt this past weekend, we are now debt free aside from our mortgage thanks to the baby steps!!!
    31 years old and planning to have the house paid by 37

  • @GlassJack
    @GlassJack 4 місяці тому +3

    I've watched a lot of your videos, as well as videos from other financial people, and have often felt that I'm not doing as well as I should. After this one I actually feel pretty good about my situation and it's coming across as motivation to do better. Thanks for boosting my spirits.

  • @tcgtpl
    @tcgtpl 10 місяців тому +14

    Mr Kamel breaking away from the tired debt train wreck stories & doing something different. Excellent.

  • @andrewstancil1723
    @andrewstancil1723 4 місяці тому +3

    Age 34 here with a net worth of 475k and growing! Almost half way to a million!

  • @crystalraeproductions1505
    @crystalraeproductions1505 9 місяців тому +3

    Theatre major here and puppeteer! I can admit I'm still paying off debt, but the future is bright.

  • @christopheraquino4711
    @christopheraquino4711 9 місяців тому +1

    George, newly subscriber to your blog but been DR fan for 3 yrs now.. Congratulations to your new channel, thank you for all your blog this fit to younger generations like my kids on their 20’s I am forwarding your blog to them so they will learn money matters since this are not being taught in school. We need to have home economics in school especially in middle school or high school so they will learn better handling their finances.

  • @brookejanis
    @brookejanis 7 місяців тому +1

    Seriously I LOVE your videos, they are so entertaining ( like laugh out loud funny) and informative! keep it up , loveeee watching them

  • @TheRealJoyboy94
    @TheRealJoyboy94 10 місяців тому +17

    I've been following the Ramsey Baby Steps the last three months. Wanted to break the cycle so I started focusing on my debt. My grade is a "D," but I'm actually working the plan. My car will be paid off at the end of October and then it's onto the student loans. One step closer to being DEBT-FREE!

    • @arthrodea
      @arthrodea 10 місяців тому +1

      Have hope! I started out 340k in debt in student loans. A massive negative net worth. I now have zero debt, paid for my car and house in cash, and have a small retirement going. It felt pretty bleak at the start of everything but now looking back it actually went pretty fast and I am in such a better place today, and have so much more security. You can get there too!

    • @sbman436
      @sbman436 10 місяців тому +1

      I was a D at 30 years old. I'm now a B at 32. Keep it up and keep going!!! 💪

  • @firehaas8
    @firehaas8 10 місяців тому +8

    Thanks to the baby steps for a plan I went from an F to an A between 23 and 30 years old!
    Thanks to paying off lots of student loans!

  • @raw2085
    @raw2085 3 місяці тому +1

    This made me feel good. That's rare for this type of video.

  • @oj1101
    @oj1101 10 місяців тому +8

    I’m 29, in RN school, have 20k in school debt, and only 700$ in my bank account.
    Oh and I still live with my parents cuz housing is ridiculous right now.

  • @jessicakilburn1429
    @jessicakilburn1429 9 місяців тому +8

    Love this video. Please do one for every decade 20, 30, 40, 50….

  • @kylerbriskey372
    @kylerbriskey372 9 місяців тому +4

    I turn 30 next month. I keep track of my Net Worth and next month I should be right at $400,00! I do have a good paying job (that I did not go to college for), but I also started with nothing. Everything I have I earned myself. I have no inheritance nor has anyone given me a large sum of money. I bought a house for $56k when I was 20 and put about $50k into it over the years. It's now worth $165k.. and it's paid off. I have no debt and I've been investing into my Roth 401k since I was 20.
    Every time I project I'll have X amount of dollars/net worth by a certain time, I out pace that.
    I was 25 when I heard of Dave Ramsey with a slightly negative net worth. I was in debt, but I became intentional with my money and turned things around quickly.

  • @tylerfreeman6731
    @tylerfreeman6731 10 місяців тому +1

    I legit just used this calculator and it’s wild that he just posted this 😮

  • @brookebales2931
    @brookebales2931 10 місяців тому +1

    I got my sister a Bob Ross Christmas ornament plus a bobble head of him with a tiny calendar that shows diff paintings he did 😜 we loved him. Other day actually clicked on tv and we don’t have cable and his rerun was on pbs or so and watched. Ahhh so peaceful. He had such a gift ❤️

  • @scappel
    @scappel 9 місяців тому +5

    Hit 1.3 at age 35 in high of 21’. Being not married no kids helped a ton, but I’d trade the NW for a loving family anyday

  • @EmilyWer2
    @EmilyWer2 7 місяців тому +10

    Though I’m 27, debt free, and only have a small savings, this is still very motivating… haven’t lost hope! Thanks George!

    • @philmedor13
      @philmedor13 Місяць тому

      right there with you. 27 no student loans but I do have a car payment I'm working on getting rid of. we still have time brother

  • @retirementbudgettravel699
    @retirementbudgettravel699 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video!!! Everything you said is correct!!! Thnx for sharing!! 👍🏼

  • @EmilioMendiolaJr
    @EmilioMendiolaJr 9 місяців тому +1

    I feel like this was a pretty fair video for “standards” 100k plus is definitely reasonable and a good starting out goal for most people. Great vid

  • @weicaihon
    @weicaihon 8 місяців тому +26

    I really enjoy your videos George, they make me think about a lot of things that I haven't considered yet. I almost fell into a point of no salvation in my mid 40’s but thankfully now I’m close to retiring in a satisfactory manner and have majority of my boxes ticked

    • @annMarien
      @annMarien 8 місяців тому +6

      My husband and I are in our mid-late 30s with net worth of $355k. Being debt free other than mortgage is truly a game changer 💪🏻

    • @kevincooper0
      @kevincooper0 8 місяців тому +3

      George really does get me motivated with his videos. Makes me want to rethink my lifestyle too. Thankful for the passion and knowledge that he shares with others! We need more people like him in this world

    • @francescadelight
      @francescadelight 8 місяців тому +3

      I love listening to his seminars too, there's a lot I need to learn, I need to start making the best decisions for my future. You say you where in a crisis in your mid 40's? whats your story and how did you navigate through it? I'm in a bit of a sh*thole myself haha

    • @weicaihon
      @weicaihon 8 місяців тому +3

      @@francescadelight well I went through a d i vorce at 46 and it basically wrecked my me, before that I never really looked at what my r e t i r e ment would be like but after the whole situation I just had to look at things differently because I knew needed to get my life together before 60 at least.

    • @weicaihon
      @weicaihon 8 місяців тому +3

      Luckily for me I was r e f erred to a p a r ticular f i r m in Colorado by an a d visor. Fast forward to today through the firm in a couple years I've been able to amass $580k for my r e t i r ement and still going.

  • @heathervenkat1414
    @heathervenkat1414 10 місяців тому +5

    I'm 35 and at an A, that is refreshing but I still feel like I have a lot to catch up on since I got started late. Better later than never, though!

  • @hellosaysandrew
    @hellosaysandrew 10 місяців тому +1

    I was an usher at my high school’s production of, you guessed it - Bye Bye Birdie. Still a fan! The cummerbund looked ridiculous though. Love you, George! Keep up the amazing content.

  • @iabbervocium
    @iabbervocium 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm at a A at 36 because of these principals - thanks for the wisdom!

  • @stop08it
    @stop08it 10 місяців тому +4

    These type of videos are why I feel so anxious and depressed all the time now. I now have the tools and knowledge I need to become financially secure and I have solid goals for where I want to be. I’ll focus on doing that instead of being constantly told I’m not rich enough for my age. It’s exhausting.

    • @davydawgdawg
      @davydawgdawg 4 місяці тому +1

      Yeah it's tough. I'm 34 and I have a D. Trying to do things right, but besides living with my mom I can't for the life of me find a housing situation that fits the recommended budget. I think the Ramsay method is great, but it is really just ego-stroking for boomers who are out of touch with the economic realities of millennials.

  • @cratcliff8820
    @cratcliff8820 10 місяців тому +5

    Turning 30 this year and my husband and I have a net worth of $192k. However, a good 90-100k of that is because the house we bought 2 years ago we up in value so much.

  • @ElBadu
    @ElBadu 10 місяців тому +1

    Im surprised I scored an A!!! Thank you! This motivated me 😅

  • @brookebales2931
    @brookebales2931 10 місяців тому +1

    George always makes me laugh! Love you brotha ❤

  • @dakotabilliot97
    @dakotabilliot97 10 місяців тому +7

    I’m 26 and I currently have a D but that’s contributing to being Dave-ish for the past couple years. Now to ramping up my side-hustles and saving to be a B student (like I’ve been for most of my life) by age 30😂😎

  • @Eqmastery
    @Eqmastery 7 місяців тому +3

    Honestly we're so fortunate to be A+ and I've got to thank my wife! She's the one who came into the relationship with financial common sense. I owed $1000 on a debit card and lived in my camper van...
    Four years later we sold our bought and paid for home ($90k) during the real estate mania of the pandemic and sold for 4x that.. Again very fortunate and much of it thanks to timing and the lessons learned from the Ramsey team.

  • @Phankes
    @Phankes 4 місяці тому

    I really like the report card part of the video!

  • @sethgraham4836
    @sethgraham4836 10 місяців тому +1

    Gotta love George

  • @Aurorasun1
    @Aurorasun1 9 місяців тому +5

    Shared it with a friend in her 20s so she doesn’t end up like me in my mid 30s. She’s an amazing coworker and friend and deserves an A!

  • @kaelaleedaley
    @kaelaleedaley 10 місяців тому +33

    We're both 35 and an A. We have accomplished this by intense frugal living because of our circumstances (I became physically disabled at 28 and my Husband works a part-time, minimum wage job so he can be nearby and care for me). You can ABSOLUTELY do this! Thank you LORD for Your Kindness and Goodness to us and for sound, Biblical financial education xx

  • @codymusser6649
    @codymusser6649 10 місяців тому +2

    Holy smokes! That’s insane!!

  • @j4sings
    @j4sings 2 місяці тому +2

    As a 26 year old self employed musician. I’m pretty happy with how my 20s have gone so far. I got a masters degree, have no debt, and a net worth of about 25k. I’m hoping to make more, but the fact I got here only doing music and no other jobs makes me feel blessed

  • @everymomentisagift
    @everymomentisagift 10 місяців тому +8

    I had exactly $23k student at 30! Took me years to pay off, and with interest, it was $36K. All the while saving for my pension. Nevertheless, now at 59, no debt and a good chunk of change for retirement. Steady but slowly 🐌 watch the investments grow, and it will happen!

  • @FranciscoGarcia-bf5rp
    @FranciscoGarcia-bf5rp 10 місяців тому +87

    I was a theater major, I quickly realized the communication skills I learned adapted well to sales and marketing. Since I have a passion for finance I was able to combine all of these skills to become a CFP. Now in the A+ category. Actors can change and don’t have to strike out 😉

    • @riku3716
      @riku3716 10 місяців тому +12

      Or actors could be paid properly for the work they already do.

    • @stop08it
      @stop08it 10 місяців тому +4

      Nooo that would be too logical

    • @NickRaeff
      @NickRaeff 9 місяців тому +3

      As a theatre major, you give me hope 😅

    • @FranciscoGarcia-bf5rp
      @FranciscoGarcia-bf5rp 9 місяців тому +1

      @@riku3716 not likely.

    • @theanimecompletionist
      @theanimecompletionist 8 місяців тому +1

      I’m a music major. I moved to Japan and within 3 weeks was scouted to become a pop singer. You don’t realize how saturated the US market is. I’m now making money and connections up the wazoo and am filthy rich for 21yo here because I converted all of my dollars to the yen at 150円/1$ each.

  • @MicahCovey
    @MicahCovey 10 місяців тому +1

    That was awesome George!

  •  4 місяці тому +1

    Wow! Perfect pronunciation of Açaí. Kudos, sir.

  • @1CJ6
    @1CJ6 10 місяців тому +9

    Wife and I are 32/31 and we'd get an A, but I contribute that first to God's grace and second to Dave's teaching.

    • @kaelaleedaley
      @kaelaleedaley 10 місяців тому +1

      Hallelujah! X

    • @pamelalima5401
      @pamelalima5401 10 місяців тому +2

      Yes grace and as a Christian probably you know that life it’s not about what you have and you will find many godly and content people who have much less or even nothing

    • @1CJ6
      @1CJ6 10 місяців тому +1

      @pamelalima5401 You're right. Money isn't everything, nor have we turned it into our God. Also, blessings you receive are meant to bless those around you and that is what we do through our church, charities and just being generous out on the streets.

  • @getinthespace7715
    @getinthespace7715 10 місяців тому +5

    I'm there at 40. Lol.
    We've had some trials over the years.
    Wish I would have gotten on the Ramsey plan earlier.
    Our income is doubling through and we'll be debt free by December.
    We'll be able to invest $140k a year moving forward.
    $60k annually in retirement accounts and 80k in outside investments.
    Buying property and building our first house with cash over the next year.

  • @mikkocarlos5913
    @mikkocarlos5913 9 місяців тому +1

    Cool videos man! Sure you’ll hit the 100k subs soon! And wont be surprised to hit 1M in future! Thanks for tips!

  • @TylerAndToast
    @TylerAndToast 10 місяців тому +3

    Im 29 and have a negative net worth, still rent, my knees are shot, my financial aid fell through afger 1 semester of college, ive had 4 cars completely break down on me. Sucks. Oh, and just finally started making over 15 an hour recently.
    Should be positive next year though. I really wish housing and food wasnt so expensive.

  • @wesleycaldwell6909
    @wesleycaldwell6909 10 місяців тому +34

    I would love to see you do this for 40. I'm 38 and making an A by these standards. I feel I'm behind for my age all the time though.

    • @eljefe4473
      @eljefe4473 9 місяців тому +1

      Same situation

    • @sally0404
      @sally0404 9 місяців тому +2

      Or 50 lol Asking for a friend

    • @jhawk3596
      @jhawk3596 9 місяців тому

      Behind? What’s your net worth?

  • @emmadeloach8711
    @emmadeloach8711 6 місяців тому +1

    I love your videos. Great advice plus hilarious clips added in.

  • @joelrenner9290
    @joelrenner9290 9 місяців тому +1

    This is great. You should do this for 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, etc

  • @cm3198
    @cm3198 10 місяців тому +5

    I did the net worth calculator and was shocked I had a positive net worth lol I never thought of my retirement account. I’m sitting at a B! 🎉

  • @j_mars_cars
    @j_mars_cars 10 місяців тому +3

    This really encourages me. Only 2:43 in but the figure of $8,000 by age 30 is scary, yet easily achieved. I’m already above that several times over yet I felt like a barely successful young married man. Debt free, good job, loving wife, I’m so happy. About to go on a cash-paid road trip to oregon(fly there) and buy some old classic to drive 2400 miles home. I feel guilty for spending money, but I’m going to profit off of the rust free car back home. So a “free” trip if all goes average, profitable if it goes well, and an acceptable cost of $2000 if I don’t make money.

  • @KentPittsburgh
    @KentPittsburgh 8 місяців тому +2

    George with you in my life, my net worth is infinite.

  • @autocontrolyexito
    @autocontrolyexito 4 місяці тому +1

    Im 29 years old right now, I have 87,400$US in debt (car and business loans) and 196,200$US in assets with house and my small business. I started as a real estate agent in 2016. Almost 8 years of work, not a millionaire yet or anything but im grateful for the results of my work

  • @cookwithdrbrooke
    @cookwithdrbrooke 10 місяців тому +5

    Just turned 30 and in my last year of psychiatry residency. I’m the cheapest doctor I know (no undergrad loans but med school ain’t cheap so took out loans for that, old paid-off-car, clothes from goodwill, making coffee at home) and I still got an “F”… excited to turn that around over the next few years! 11 months until graduation!

    • @zachjones2346
      @zachjones2346 9 місяців тому +1

      Yeah it's easy to feel behind. My wife just started residency at 29. It really is a long term investment, but it will pay really big dividends and you will catch up in no time. You are definitely on the right track without having undergrad loans. Sooo many docs have their medschool debt AND those loans. Yikes!

  • @kyungshim6483
    @kyungshim6483 10 місяців тому +5

    At age 30, I had $65K in student loan debt, was still in grad school, was in need of significant dental work and had major mechanical repairs needed on my car which I needed to drive myself to school. On top of full time grad school, I worked 40+ hours/week at my parents' business for free because the business never made any money. The anxiety I had back then probably would have set me back another $100K in medical care which I never sought because I was so broke. I get anxiety just thinking about those days.

  • @mariorta5017
    @mariorta5017 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome!! Love this video. I am 37 and my husband 39 and we got an A. And we are two more checks to sign in our mortgage. We are not bad at all compared to others. 😅

  • @hernanecomh
    @hernanecomh 8 місяців тому

    Dude.. your content is on point. I’m not sure why so little “likes”.

  • @joliechabot7489
    @joliechabot7489 10 місяців тому +3

    How dare you call my 29.5 year old self out for being terrible with money my whole life. Baby step 3 technically, but not even $8000. 😭😭😭😭😭 I needed this kick in the pants.

  • @donaldlocher2537
    @donaldlocher2537 9 місяців тому +59

    Amazing content. I started a bit late (graduated from my doctorate program at age 30 in 2016 with 170k in school loan debt). Managed to pay off my debt by 2019 and currently have a house and 250k total in investments (combo of profit share, 401k and a brokerage account). I'm not very knowledgeable in investing, so I just have my investing currently in index funds thanks to my FA Emily Lois Parker (mainly voo, but have been putting a lot into schd the past few months). I dunno if that's the optimal strategy, but psychologically it is very set it and forget it, and prevents me from obsessing over individual stock performance like you mention in one of your old videos

    • @tylerforeman667
      @tylerforeman667 9 місяців тому

      I and my wife diversified my $400K portfolio across various market with the aid of an investment advisor, I have been able to generate over $920k in net profit across high dividend yield stocks, mutual funds and alternative investments

    • @donaldlocher2537
      @donaldlocher2537 9 місяців тому

      @@tylerforeman667 Sounds great. I could really use the expertise of an advisor. Just can't find while I'm away for work in New Zealand for another year. Who is this person guiding you?

    • @tylerforeman667
      @tylerforeman667 9 місяців тому

      @donaldlocher2537 Her name is Olivia Rene Reyes, she’s actually the only person I know that’s richer than me haha

    • @gagnecaron658
      @gagnecaron658 9 місяців тому

      I'm thinking of doing same, not sure if I should use different brokerage accounts. Just curious.

    • @donaldlocher2537
      @donaldlocher2537 9 місяців тому

      @@tylerforeman667 Thanks for sharing this. Verified her on the SEC site and she is solid, wrote her and scheduled a meeting.

  • @kylewiley2503
    @kylewiley2503 4 місяці тому

    Your editors are top notch! 😂

  • @justinrobinson9583
    @justinrobinson9583 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for this segment and Net Worth Calculator. It is never to late to change habits, see financial mistakes as life lessons, and build up the net worth. Often us Millennials have been trained through social and commercial culture to be consumers, rather than carry good saving/financial growth habits. It is possible to make these changes.

  • @dylanbarrett599
    @dylanbarrett599 10 місяців тому +30

    I’m 30 and my wife is 29. We have been really fortunate and have worked really hard over the last 10 years. We are currently worth $2.4M and counting. I will say that consumer debt is a thief. But real estate debt if used properly (not 90 day notes like Dave used) is extremely powerful.

    • @prevaloir5362
      @prevaloir5362 10 місяців тому

      What financial advice would you give to someone in their 20's?

    • @dylanbarrett599
      @dylanbarrett599 10 місяців тому +4

      @@prevaloir5362 It’s a little difficult without knowing peoples current situation. But I would suggest that someone in their 20s find something they can do to make as much money as possible. My wife and I work in sales and the opportunity it limitless. If you work a w2 job you will have to just work a long time and be very disciplined. If you work in sales, or start a practical business, you can achieve more faster. But if you don’t find success in sales, it is a really difficult career path. Find something that you like (don’t have to love it) and find a way to make as much money as possible. Live on 20% or less of your income and invest the rest. Not sure if that helps but that’s what I personally do 😀

    • @dylanbarrett599
      @dylanbarrett599 10 місяців тому +1

      @@prevaloir5362 I should also share that I am not qualified to give financial advice. Just trying to help 😀

    • @Stevo9403
      @Stevo9403 9 місяців тому +1

      Impressive! my wife (25) and I (28) are around 450k right now. 95% of that is from "my" networth since she has only been working a couple of years and I've been saving for around 10 years now.

    • @musicman1eanda
      @musicman1eanda 9 місяців тому

      ​@dylanbarrett599 Can you elaborate on what you mean by being in sales? Do you own a company, or are you salaried salesmen employees? What industry are you selling in?

  • @CluelessContent
    @CluelessContent 10 місяців тому +3

    I only got an A because of the town home I bought in 2020 for cheap and the value sky rocketed 😂. But yay me I guess. Still have consumer debt but I guess I’m doing better than I thought

  • @devinh8577
    @devinh8577 10 місяців тому +2

    24 and I got an A. Thanks for putting some pep in my step !

  • @wickedawesomehats
    @wickedawesomehats 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank God I read the baby steps at the age of 17.

  • @rollakid
    @rollakid 10 місяців тому +4

    I'm 38 and the calculator says I have 753k. I've only gotten serious aftery wife pass away 5 years ago (I inherited debt). I got debt free before the pandemic and hoard cash like mad during the pandemic because there's no place to spend them, dump it all in my mortgage and that's probably the best thing I did.

  • @fearlessfly100
    @fearlessfly100 10 місяців тому +3

    I made a lot of financial mistakes years ago....Im 42 and still owe around $100k to a lot of people including the attorney general IRS and other places...... recently I've took on a better paying job and wife works 2 jobs.... luckily we are right at $100k a year in income...we have a few older vehicles but all are paid off and don't intend on getting any thing else for a while....we are working on paying everything off on the next 18-24 months......it's not gonna be easy....but if we stick to it we can get things accomplished.....

  • @BryceCorbitt
    @BryceCorbitt 4 місяці тому

    I am digging this Synthwave 😎

  • @poorlittlebiker6476
    @poorlittlebiker6476 10 місяців тому +2

    I’m a D student, but I’m 24, with $3500 left to pay on a truck, and I’ll be nice n cozy at C by the end of this year 😎.

  • @tristan2332
    @tristan2332 10 місяців тому +3

    Back when I was 30 in 2009 i was lucky to have networth over 50k...that seems low to me but was pretty good for a single guy making maybe 45k a year. Fast forward to age 40 and was around 800-900k....So anyone discouraged dont be. Just keep plugging away.

  • @ciscoshibler3214
    @ciscoshibler3214 10 місяців тому +4

    I'm 28 with a net worth of about 250k and 0 debt. Guess I'm more ahead than I feel lol. I got an A from Goerge 😂😎 Thanks for the great videos Goerge!

  • @bradmitchell5217
    @bradmitchell5217 10 місяців тому +1

    Freaken love the background music

  • @jennifervilorio8414
    @jennifervilorio8414 10 місяців тому +1

    🎉🙌🏽 Great Video!!

  • @TheKelsonmorris
    @TheKelsonmorris 10 місяців тому +9

    A at 31 but still use a credit card and pay it off every month

    • @DNaupari
      @DNaupari 10 місяців тому +2

      I drink soda past 9:30pm

    • @David-rz4vc
      @David-rz4vc 10 місяців тому

      Nooooo, cut them up

  • @alijahgilkey1130
    @alijahgilkey1130 10 місяців тому +26

    I am proud to say that my report card is an A 10 years in advance. I turn 20 years old next month and i've never been to college. My current networth is 111k with a credit score of 752 and I've never been in debt. I started working for a local company at $12/hr when I was 16 and have worked my way up in the company now to being a manager making $26/hr. I am completely self taught on financial literacy through youtube academy lol. My parents did let me stay with them until i found a place at 19 which helped but besides that I have paid for everything else myself since I started working at 16. Bills, food, clothing, entertainment, cars etc.

    • @VincentVanHalen55
      @VincentVanHalen55 10 місяців тому +1

      Could you explain a little more how you have a 111k net worth? Like how is it broken down? Because with the best numbers of 26hr x 40 hours a week is about 1000 per week x 52 per year is about 50k a year. For 4 years that is about 200k not including paying any taxes. And at 16 I would've assumed you'd be in school. So when and where were you working and what kind of stuff did you do?

    • @alijahgilkey1130
      @alijahgilkey1130 10 місяців тому +6

      @@VincentVanHalen55 I’ve been working full time since 16. 48k in cash (saving for home down payment), 29k in 401k + Roth IRA. 3k in crypto. 31k in both of my paid off vehicles. I started working as a CSR and now i’m a product manager within the same company.

  • @pedrorivera1892
    @pedrorivera1892 6 місяців тому

    Great!! Thank you for the video!

  • @MyLifeMyMoneyMedia
    @MyLifeMyMoneyMedia 9 місяців тому +1

    Good take on an old topic.

  • @DylanMeek7
    @DylanMeek7 3 місяці тому +5

    George, you will single handedly save the Ramsey network. Your humor, your delivery, your content is all great. Keep it up.

  • @ktjomeyers
    @ktjomeyers 10 місяців тому +4

    I would love to see this for each decade. 😅

  • @dannymartial7997
    @dannymartial7997 3 місяці тому +1

    This is good to know. I’m only 25, so this gives me time to get that A+.
    My net worth is currently only $80k, but it increased by $50k last year, so as long as I keep this trajectory, I’ll be gold star worthy 🌟

  • @BookerTea83
    @BookerTea83 10 місяців тому +2

    I love the content and advice. How many people watching this are only 22? i read that the average Ramsey show listener is 31. Another demographic website said 47!

  • @carlie4051
    @carlie4051 9 місяців тому +14

    Currently a B at 26 but was at D beginning of this year. I still have student loans but have been investing heavily in retirement since finishing grad school 1.5 years ago and went from -36k net worth to +34k net worth since finishing grad school! I plan to have an A by 30 if not sooner!

    • @stocksxbondage
      @stocksxbondage 7 місяців тому

      You’re buying the dip in your 20s too. You’ll certainly be an “A” if you keep it consistent

  • @Nate_Tom
    @Nate_Tom 10 місяців тому +6

    I was planning on having an A+ net worth but then these things happened once I graduated:
    - I Graduated when Covid hit. It canceled my internship and delayed me finding a job for 1 year.
    - While I was looking for a job after my degree, townhomes went from $250,000 to $410,000 requiring a $80,000 down payment.
    - Interest rates went from 2.8% to over 7% now.
    - Food and Utilites and other essential costs have gone up 30-50%
    Despite Covid completely screwing up my 20s to build a good financial foundation, I've managed to have a net worth of $40,000 at age 27. Hoping to at least get an "A" when I'm 30 and have $100,000 saved up for a house. I've recently gotten approved to work overtime so I'm working 60-hour weeks now to try and compensate all the money I missed out on because of Covid. I think everyone has had unfortunate circumstances that have brought them down, but it is fighting and continuing to get back up that builds wealth.

    • @zachjones2346
      @zachjones2346 9 місяців тому +1

      $80k down payment? You only need 3.5%.

  • @Hechete
    @Hechete Місяць тому

    Hey! Former theater major in my mid-30s here and I'm an A+! Building stuff for shows translates well to the trades!

  • @stuemler
    @stuemler 7 місяців тому +2

    29 and 23 we're at an A for our 30s. Ramsey gave us the tools.

  • @punkbassandcovers
    @punkbassandcovers 10 місяців тому +3

    Let that sink in at 2:59 ...was hoping for a cut to Elon bringing in that sink 😂 ...come on Ramsey video editors you missed a good opportunity there!