Hell, call up his show and ask him directly. He might just give you the book for FREE!!! Finally, a post that is positive and provides an answer to a question, and not a "I told you so" response. Bravo![/QUOTE]

Amen, brother.

A professional pilot should not have to worry about money or eating. Unfortunatly, we do. The advice above is good.

Very good advice I try to listen to the show when I am home.

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All in jest of course... the Ramsey course, books, and lifestyle are outstanding! (coming from a current "Step 5" user)

There is some great advice in this post. If you remake your life around your poor economic situation today, when you make more money in the future (upgrade, transition, change jobs) you will be able to save money like a champ. I struggled economically for three years in the right seat and upgraded last year. I have put four times as much money in savings since I have been in aviation than all of my combined working years prior (I am 43 years old, this is my third career and in my career before aviation, my last w2 was for 96,000 and I do not make nearly that much money now). I know things are tough now, this industry is like betting on horses, but I do believe things will get better. Keep your head up.

Try looking in the freezer aisle at your local supermarket. Banquet TV dinners are usually 10 for $10. Beats Raman Noodles.

Peanut butter, bread +bread holders (I have enough to hold a whole loaf).
"Goobers" (peanut butter & jelly) and bagels. Plus, I hard boil eggs and take them with me.
I don't spend any money on trips except for van tips. That's it. I slam/click. I explain to the rest of the crew that I'm not being anti-social I'm just not spending any money.

Plain baked potato and a small chili, both from the 99 cent menu at Wendy's. Protein and a carb for just over two bucks with tax. Ohhh, the memories!

Box of whole wheat pasta (Great Value brand) at WalMart=.94; Can of Hunt's Pasta Sauce=.84; boil the pasta in your microwave, add sauce. Yum.

Flywife, I love the avatar. I think I know where you can find that van.