Comments on: Dave who? Is he related to Suzy what’s-her-face?

By: Veteran Military Wife at Life Lessons of a Military Wife

Veteran Military Wife at Life Lessons of a Military Wife — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:16:47 +0000

Write about what you know, right? That’s what I try to do anyway. Yes, I listen to Dave Ramsey…Ric Edelman too (have you checked him out?)…yes, it’s sometimes the same callers, but at least once a show there is a gem of something good in there that I can apply to myself. Every time I think it’s the “same old”, I get pleasantly surprised. I consider myself well-read in the PF area too…by no means an expert, but I will continue to read and learn so my brain cells don’t die out on me!

By: Everything Finance

Everything Finance — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:54:25 +0000

I used to listen to Suze Orman 3-4 years back and it helped understand the importance of staying debt free. Stay away from credit cards etc.

Having said that, the show is of no use to me anymore. As you say, “They may have good, sound, basic principles, but outside of the following, any other advice varies drastically based on your own situation.”

Once you know the basic principles, whats the point of listening to people who are in debt, unless you just want to feel good about yourself and pity the other people.

By: BeyondtheConsumer

BeyondtheConsumer — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:55:13 +0000

” * Spend less than you earn
* Save, invest and donate the rest
”

We need people like Dave and Suze because most people don’t know how to do either of those things.

By: Saturday Shorts | mygoodcents.net

Saturday Shorts | mygoodcents.net — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:24:40 +0000

[...] super short but I enjoy reading anything that doesn’t have Dave Ramsey and the most fabulous man on earth in the same article. I’m sure Dave Ramsey is wonderful but I wouldn’t know. I’m a little scared to go [...]

By: The Dividend Guy

The Dividend Guy — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:11:12 +0000

I too listen to Dave’s podcasts but I do find that I learn more on the blogosphere than I do with him – he tends to focus on the real basics. I am also going to admit that I also listen just to hear how dumb some people are. I know that sounds mean, but it is kind of like American Idol when they show all the people who sucked so bad…

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:58:12 +0000

I feel the same about Starbucks coffee and Mac computers. My personality also tends to go in the opposite direction of bandwagons, but not always. Good post for thought.

By: The Friday Gathering for 11/9/2007 | Gather Little By Little

The Friday Gathering for 11/9/2007 | Gather Little By Little — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:22:25 +0000

[...] CleverDude – Who’s Dave? Is He Related to Suzy What’s Her Face? [...]

By: Weekday Web Favorites » Finance and Fat

Weekday Web Favorites » Finance and Fat — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:08:45 +0000

[...] Dave who? Is he related to Suzy what’s-her-face? – by Clever Dude – nice take on learning from ‘the gurus’ or learning from our own little personal finance blog world. I really agree with Clever Dude on this one and I think I probably need to ease up a little on some of my ‘guru’ following. [...]

By: Clever Dude

Clever Dude — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:31:33 +0000

Mr. DB: The articles that I run across tend to immediately assume the reader knows who these people are, what they said in their book or on their show, and never frame their response very well. I saw enough of it that I just tune out any articles I see with those names.

By: Mr. DebtBeater

Mr. DebtBeater — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:32:04 +0000

I have to completely agree here with respect to what type of content to post on your blog. I actually still love listening to Dave’s podcasts and I’ll read through his email newsletter. However, I don’t want yet-another-post from anyone about what he’s already telling us on his own.

I like the tell-your-own-story approach to blogging. I’ve adopted it myself, and I listen in on blogs like yours that have the same story-telling feel to it more than just about any other just-state-the-facts type sites.

I will say that I’m not completely turned off by an occasional comparison of any “gurus” or post agreeing with or disagreeing with their stances. I’ll start skipping over stuff if it gets repetitive though.