Somehow I got through the last thirty years without ever hearing of Dave Ramsey. Now when I go on YouTube, which I do way too often, there is usually a Dave Ramsey video or a video by one of his critics in my feed, sometimes several. I have also looked at a few of his books. I was once told that because I am an Aquarian I want everybody to get along. So I am going to try to reconcile Ramsey’s recommendations and the significant criticism of them.

OBBBA Rundown: Provisions Affecting Individuals for 2025
Enacted into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is the biggest set of tax law changes since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The provisions discussed in this article impact individual taxpayers for tax year 2025 and must be considered immediately for proactive tax planning purposes, future tax withholding, and estimated tax payment calculations. Clients have questions, and we can generally give them the answers they seek; however, some will require future IRS guidance for complete clarity.