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Building Wealth Means Choosing What Matters Most

Explore episode Jun 29, 2026
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Your Kid Is Already on Netflix — Why Are You Paying $65K for the Degree?

Building Wealth Means Choosing What Matters Most · Jun 29, 2026 Education

Filmmaking students go to school hoping one day to get on Netflix. Reggie's 19-year-old son is already there. George and Jade argue the real ROI of a $65K/year film school is near zero when the student already has industry credits, professional connections, and a portfolio — and the professor probably doesn't have a documentary on streaming.

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Intro & Sponsor — EveryDollar

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The Ramsey Show opens with a brief sponsor acknowledgment for the EveryDollar budgeting app before George Kamel introduces himself and co-host Jade Warshaw. The hosts invite listeners to call in at 888-825-5225, signaling an audience-driven, call-in format episode.

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