Dave Ramsey argued that a FICO credit score is not a measure of financial health but of how deeply someone engages with debt — the higher it is, the more someone has been 'playing kissy-face with the bank.'
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Louise and her fiancé are both 27, have $20,000 saved for a wedding and $20,000 in an emergency fund, and are debating financial strategy before marriage. Her fiancé wants to run a balance on their shared credit card to build credit; Louise senses something is wrong but can't articulate why. Dave obliges with a full breakdown: the FICO algorithm measures debt interaction — how much you owe, what kind of debt, whether you pay on time — and nothing else. [1] — Dave Ramsey "A FICO credit score isn't a measure of financial health. It's a measure of how deeply you're entangled with debt. Dave calls it the 'I love…" 44:48 He calls it an 'I love debt score.' Dave and Rachel then pivot to the bigger concern: Louise and her fiancé are not financially aligned, and misaligned financial values are consistently among the top three causes of divorce. Dave also warns strongly against the engaged couple sharing a credit card — if the relationship ends before marriage, the financial exposure is severe. His parting advice: set a wedding date now, get married, and cut up the card.
A FICO credit score isn't a measure of financial health. It's a measure of how deeply you're entangled with debt. Dave calls it the 'I love debt score' and explains why chasing it is the opposite of building wealth.
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