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I'm not against people having new cars. I'm against them having you. We spend a tremendous amount impressing somebody at the stoplight who we'll never meet. It makes you broke and keeps you broke.

Dave Ramsey

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Dave Ramsey
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: September 3
Author
Motivational Speaker
Radio Personality
Antioch
Tennessee
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