Fee-only planners on front lines in war of words
Here is a sampling of the tweets between Dave Ramsey and advisers. “@behaviorgap Dave Ramsey’s “followers’ swear by…
Here is a sampling of the tweets between Dave Ramsey and advisers.
“@behaviorgap Dave Ramsey’s “followers’ swear by his budgeting and debt education. I despise his investment advice though.” — Carolyn McClanahan @CarolynMcC
“@behaviorgap @CarolynMcC Ramsey’s advice would be malpractice if he was a real professional.” — James Osborne @BasonAsset
“@ScottTruhlar @BasonAsset @behaviorgap @CarolynMcC I help more people in 10 min. than all of you combined in your ENTIRE lives #stophating.” — Dave Ramsey @DaveRamsey
“@MichaelKitces wait! @DaveRamsey is the humblest guy he knows … just ask him. @ScottTruhlar @BasonAsset @CarolynMcC.” — Carl Richards @behaviorgap
“The snobbery of some of the “Financial Pros’ in not helping regular people is sickening. #ignorant #ineffective.” — Dave Ramsey @DaveRamsey
“@DaveRamsey I’ve advocated to planners that we can learn from you & @SuzeOrmanShow (bit.ly/UyF40Q) but wow that was embarrassing.” — Michael Kitces @MichaelKitces
“@DaveRamsey You used to be a role model of mine until you lashed out at @CarolynMcC. Guess you have to change your hero at some point.” — Dave Grant @davegrant82
“@davegrant82 //Why? She has attacked me continually. I just responded. Don’t want to get bit by the big dog, stay off the porch.” — Dave Ramsey @DaveRamsey
“Wow, I’m simply amazed. Grateful I don’t fear “Big Dogs’ and I’m sad at your need to lash out. @DaveRamsey cc: @behaviorgap @MichaelKitces” — Carolyn McClanahan @CarolynMcC
“To clarify: There are SOME great people in the financial world to help you. Be sure they have the heart of a teacher, not arrogant or elitist.” — Dave Ramsey @DaveRamsey
“Imagine how much more good @DaveRamsey would do if he added reasonable investment advice to the debt/savings advice he already provides!” — Carl Richards @behaviorgap
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