Dave Ramsey
Written and reviewed by Daniel Brooks Updated August 13, 2026 Fact checked August 13, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
David Lawrence Ramsey III
Occupation
American personal finance personality, radio show host, author, and businessman
Birth Date
September 3, 1960
Age
65 years
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Birthplace
Antioch, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Education
University of Tennessee (1982), Antioch High School
Nationality
USA
Dave Ramsey family members
Is Dave Ramsey a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Dave Ramsey marital status?
Married since 1982; three children
Who is Dave Ramsey wife?
Sharon Ramsey
When did get married?
m. 1982
How many children does he have?
Rachel Cruze, Daniel Ramsey, Denise Ramsey
Dave Ramsey wife
Sharon Ramsey (wife)

Date of birth: February 8, 1960
Dave met Sharon in the college in the late 1970s. The two had a lot in common, so they married in 1982. They survived the bankruptcy together, brought up three children, and became the biggest supporters of each other. Sharon has supported the family and Ramsey Solutions while keeping most details of her own work and private life out of the public record.
Dave Ramsey kids
Denise Ramsey (daughter)

Date of birth: unknown
Denise Ramsey is the eldest child in the Ramsey family. She is married to Bill Whittemore and is the mother of 3 children. Aside from that, she had also built a successful career in Ramsey Solutions. Denise has worked as a Director of the Ramsey Family Foundation since 2013. She is responsible for the company`s charitable projects.
Rachel Ramsey (daughter)

Date of birth: April 25, 1988
Rachel seems to be the most famous and successful of Dave Ramsey`s children. She is a talented author who specializes in personal finances. Her books reached first place on The New York Times Best Seller list twice, and she appeared on Good Morning America, Today, and Live With Kelly & Ryan. Rachel has been working as Ramsey Personality and Board Member since 2010, teaching people how to budget and save money. She married Winston Cruze, an Executive Director of Real Estate at Ramsey Solutions.
Daniel Ramsey (son)

Date of birth: unknown
Daniel is a Business and Leadership Spoke at Ramsey Solutions. He joined his family in 2014 after obtaining a degree in Business Management. Daniel is married to Allison Ramsey, a graphic designer, and they have a son, Elijah.
Who are Dave Ramsey parents?
Not much information is available about Dave Ramsey`s parents, even their names and dates of birth. It is known that both of them worked in the real estate business, and his father had a strong work ethic, which his son had acquired.
Dave Ramsey siblings
Dave seemed to be the only child in his family, as he had never mentioned his siblings.
Bio
David Lawrence Ramsey III is an American personal-finance broadcaster, author and founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. After rebuilding his finances following bankruptcy, he developed the Financial Peace program and expanded his work through “The Ramsey Show”, books, courses and live events. His recent books include “Build a Business You Love” (2025) and “Stop Talking, Start Communicating” (2026).
Interesting and fun facts
- His father inspired him to become an entrepreneur.
- Dave started working at the age of 12 – he sold leather bracelets and was a lawn care worker.
- Ramsey is an evangelical Christian, and his first financial counseling client was a friend from the church.
- Ramsey Solutions has faced employment lawsuits alleging discrimination. Such claims should be understood as legal allegations, with outcomes depending on the individual case.
- “The Ramsey Show” remains the flagship program of Ramsey Solutions and is distributed on radio, podcast and video platforms.
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