The 7 Baby Steps are a proven, step-by-step plan to take control of your money and build wealth. First, save $1,000 as a starter emergency fund. Then, knock out all debt except your house. Once you’re debt-free, build up 3–6 months of expenses. From there, you’ll invest, save for college, and pay off your home early so you can live and give like no one else. Follow this plan and you’ll change your life forever. | Dave Ramsey

7 Steps. That’s it. A simple plan, and it works EVERY time. BUT... it’s a lot easier said than done. To complete these, you’ve got to decide you’re going to DO it. Day in and day out, you’ve drawn a line in the sand, and you are NOT going back. No more excuses. You’re taking control of your actions and your life. You’re ready to make your money work for YOU, not the other way around. | Dave Ramsey

Working my plan (the 7 Baby Steps), the average person can pay off all their debt in 18 to 24 months. Some folks can do it faster, and for some, it takes a little longer. But during this time, your financial focus should be on nothing but getting out of debt. Once that’s done, you’ll find you have a lot more control over your biggest wealth-building tool—your income. | Dave Ramsey