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Is the market crashing in 2025? After Trumps new tariffs sent shockwaves through Wall Street, the S&P 500 has dropped 15% the worst since the pandemic. So what should you do with your money right now?

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Dave Ramsey is known for his blunt financial advice, and in his recent video, Ramsey explained that income alone doesn’t create wealth. What matters most is how you handle the money you already make.

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