A 21-Year-Old Focused On Building His Credit Score Ended Up $25K In Debt. 'We Played With The Snakes, We Got Bit,' Says 'Ramsey Show' Host
Published on March 27, 2026.
A 21-year-old from South Carolina, Nehemiah, has ended up in $25K in debt after focusing on his credit score after high school. This decision led to him losing his job and taking a lower-paying role. The episode of "The Ramsey Show" was hosted by George Kamel and co-host Rachel Cruze, who challenged the idea that a strong credit score equates to financial health. They suggested a plan to get out of debt faster than two years, which includes increasing income and reducing expenses to create "margin" or extra money that can be used for the debt. Cruze also suggested that working nights and weekends could provide additional financial assistance.
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