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Daisy
I'm just in a little bit of a knot with OnlyFans.
Dave Ramsey
Oh.
Daisy
Yeah. I've been doing it for about three years now, and as of recently, I've fallen pregnant and would like to, you know, become a stay at home mom from that.
Dave Ramsey
Okay, so there's multiple pieces here. You've been doing this for three years and you want out only now because you're trying to start a family?
Daisy
No, I have been wanting an out for a while now, but as of recently, I found out I'm pregnant. So it's like this just gave you.
Dave Ramsey
The kickstart to go Motivation.
Financial Coach
Okay. Daisy, how old are you?
Daisy
I am 21.
Financial Coach
You're 21. Okay. And who is the father of the baby? Is it a someone you're dating? Is it. Are you married? I mean, what's.
Daisy
It's my boyfriend. We've been together for about two and a half years now.
Financial Coach
Okay, wonderful.
Dave Ramsey
Okay. And what is your current income? Just you?
Daisy
My current income is honestly about $1,000 a month right now, because my boyfriend, he's the one that takes care of everything.
Dave Ramsey
Okay. How much does he make?
Daisy
He makes about 4,000.
Dave Ramsey
All right. And you guys have. You've combined finances already?
Daisy
Yes.
Dave Ramsey
Okay.
Financial Coach
And Daisy, is that. I mean, is the thousand dollars coming from only fans? That's your income?
Daisy
Yes, it is.
Financial Coach
Okay. Okay. Well, the positive thing is you could replace that in a heartbeat doing anything else. Right? I mean, it's so.
Dave Ramsey
So if he gets a $10,000 raise, he effectively replaced your income, which he. What does he do for work?
Financial Coach
Him or you, Daisy? I mean, just for the. For the time being, though. Do you know what I'm saying?
Dave Ramsey
How far along are you?
Daisy
I just found out last week, so I'm about five weeks.
Dave Ramsey
Oh, congrats. Okay.
Financial Coach
So early on.
Daisy
Thank you.
Dave Ramsey
That's good.
Financial Coach
How you feeling? This is.
Daisy
Oh, I'm feeling great.
Financial Coach
Oh, you're good.
Daisy
I've been trying for months now, so.
Financial Coach
Okay.
Dave Ramsey
Rachel meant like morning sickness.
Financial Coach
I meant like. Yeah, the first trimester is always tough.
Daisy
So actually, none of that, luckily. Thankfully.
Financial Coach
Good. Okay. So, Daisy. Yeah. I mean, so to be able to replace this. I mean, you could do this, you know, doing Uber Eats. You know what I mean? A thousand bucks a month.
Dave Ramsey
250 a week could be found.
Financial Coach
Yeah. Yeah, it could be found. Super easy. Which I'm. I'm thankful for, because sometimes people are looking to replace their income, and especially when you're in this, like, moral dilemma. Of how you're making your money. Sometimes you're trying to replace, like, 10,000amonth.
Dave Ramsey
Yeah.
Financial Coach
Yeah. Like a crazy amount that would be hard to replace. This is easy. So, yeah. So I.
Daisy
And luckily, we're not in debt either at all, so.
Financial Coach
Good.
Dave Ramsey
So no debt. You guys have anything in savings?
Daisy
We did have savings, but unfortunately that was taken from taxes and just. Just a bunch of life things. So, no, we don't have any emergency savings right now, but. However, we do have 20,000 in savings from my mother.
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Daisy
We do have 20,000 in savings from my mother.
Dave Ramsey
From your mother?
Daisy
Yes, my mom. She's kept a savings for me.
Dave Ramsey
Okay. And you have access to it now. Is this a. Like a gift that she's given you?
Daisy
It's whenever, like, we're ready for a house, ready for marriage, any big things like that.
Dave Ramsey
Okay. Well, speaking of marriage, when is that going to come into the picture?
Daisy
Hopefully soon. Hopefully soon.
Dave Ramsey
Like before the baby's here?
Daisy
Oh, yes. The ring, possibly yes. Marriage, possibly no. Because I'm under my mom's insurance right now.
Dave Ramsey
Okay. And you would lose that when you get married?
Daisy
I don't exactly know, but I'd have to recheck.
Financial Coach
I know. I think you can still. I mean. Yeah. Because your husband, if he. If he has a benefit of insurance, I think he can opt in as an individual. And if you're under 25, I think you can still.
Dave Ramsey
Yeah, I would. I would not get married because you think you may not have mom's insurance. So if I'm in your shoes, I'm going, hey, courthouse, wedding. The time to do all this in order is long gone. Let's at least speed things up here. And so if he's the one, he's gonna be the father. He's gonna be in this baby's life. You're committed to each other. Let's go ahead and get married. We can have a party later on down the road.
Financial Coach
Yeah.
Daisy
And I agree with that completely.
Financial Coach
Yeah. And that Way, Daisy, you guys can start to combine your lives even more. Right? I mean, it's not only from a legal standpoint when you get married, but also from a financial. Because I would not be combining money with him until you guys are married. And so there does have to be. Because you are living together, you're gonna have to figure out, like, a pay schedule.
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Financial Coach
Of. Okay, he's gonna be in charge of these things. I'm in charge of this. You know, whatever it looks like to run the household of how you guys are. But. But yeah, there's something about that marriage. And again, it's is. It is if he's the one. And I mean, he's gonna be in your life, I mean, I assume, regardless, because you guys have a kid together, you know? Um, but yeah, I think. Yeah, I think stopping the income source right now from the only fans, because.
Dave Ramsey
Are you done done? Like, account shut down?
Daisy
No, I don't have the account shut down. I've just been running it, but every time I go do it, I just have a complete breakdown and just cry about how much I don't want to do it.
Financial Coach
Wow, Daisy, for your. I mean, for your sake, girl, like, it's.
Dave Ramsey
It's not worth the money. And your. Your mental health, your emotional health, your relationship, there's a.
Financial Coach
There's. There's something trapped in there for you that would be freed up from you. I mean, seriously, when that gets closed down, there is something. A dignity that gets placed back into you and who you are.
Dave Ramsey
And so this is not your identity. It never was. And I know it's. It's hard to separate that because this is what you've been doing, and you've been getting attention and affirmation and money from this, but this is not healthy in any way, shape, or form.
Daisy
Yes.
Dave Ramsey
And so I would shut it down today as a line in the sand to yourself.
Financial Coach
Your boyfriend know about it?
Daisy
Yes. And we've just kind of made a goal to kind of push through it because we actually both.
Financial Coach
He's okay with it.
Dave Ramsey
He's involved.
Daisy
We both do it.
Dave Ramsey
Oh, boy.
Financial Coach
Is that where he's. Is that where he's making his money?
Daisy
No, no, no. He's an electrical apprentice, and that's where he makes his most money.
Dave Ramsey
That's an honorable position. Can he make more doing that? When is he done with the apprenticeship?
Daisy
He's about to come up on his two years this year.
Dave Ramsey
Okay. Like, before the baby's here, he'll be done and have an upgrade in income.
Daisy
Possibly not. I don't think so. But we have been looking for possibly finding him a new electrical job. Yes.
Dave Ramsey
Okay, and what are your household expenses right now? Have you guys actually sat down, done the math? You know, kind of what it's going to take to run your house?
Daisy
Yes. Correct. We kind of live in an apartment right now and we're hoping to actually move into a house, though, before rent.
Dave Ramsey
A house or buy a house, um.
Daisy
Depending on what the cards play out.
Dave Ramsey
Well, I can tell you the cards right now, you guys don't have the money to buy a house. That 20 grand is not down payment money. That is emergency fund money. Especially with a baby on the way. We are not going to touch that. So, Daisy, you've got some hard choices to make, some hard conversations, but you can do this. If you want to be a stay at home mom, you can do this. We got to figure out how to live on his income alone. And the hardest part is just detaching from this life that you guys have been living, correct?
Daisy
Yes. And I'd really love to because, I mean, like, you know, especially becoming parents, you know, you don't want that.
Financial Coach
And Daisy, listen. Listen to your gut. Something's telling you to get out. And I. And I would. I would do some deep marriage premarital counseling work because I don't like the guy you're marrying. Is okay with all of this. Either that I don't like that.
Dave Ramsey
That gives me serious pause. I'd find a good community, a good church home, and hopefully therapist. You can detach from this life you've been living. Best of luck. Create your free everydollar budget today. The simplest way to budget for your life.
Podcast: The Ramsey Show Highlights
Host: Dave Ramsey (with Financial Coach, likely Rachel Cruze)
Date: February 2, 2026
In this short but impactful episode, Dave Ramsey and a financial coach talk with Daisy, a 21-year-old who calls in with a significant life crossroads: she's been earning income via OnlyFans for three years, but now, having just discovered she’s pregnant, wants to change her trajectory—becoming a stay-at-home mom and leaving OnlyFans behind. The conversation addresses financial logistics, relationships, Daisy's emotional well-being, and practical next steps. The hosts provide a blend of financial advice, moral guidance, and compassionate encouragement.
"I have been wanting an out for a while now, but as of recently I found out I'm pregnant." (00:33, Daisy)
Income:
“That 20 grand is not down payment money. That is emergency fund money.” (07:45, Dave Ramsey)
Combined Finances:
“The positive thing is you could replace that in a heartbeat doing anything else.” (01:28, Financial Coach)
Daisy’s Struggle with OnlyFans:
“Every time I go do it, I just have a complete breakdown and just cry about how much I don't want to do it.” (05:47, Daisy)
“There is something—a dignity that gets placed back into you… when that gets closed down.” (06:07, Financial Coach)
“This is not your identity. It never was…this is not healthy in any way, shape, or form.” (06:19, Dave Ramsey)
Boyfriend’s Involvement and Relationship Concerns:
“We both do it.” (06:49, Daisy)
“I don’t like that the guy you’re marrying is okay with all of this, either. I don’t like that.” (08:28, Financial Coach)
Marriage Discussion:
“I would not get married because you think you may not have mom's insurance. If I’m in your shoes…let’s at least speed things up here.” (04:30, Dave Ramsey)
“We can have a party later on down the road.” (04:48, Dave Ramsey)
Financial Management and Housing:
Counseling and Support:
Daisy on her OnlyFans experience:
“Every time I go do it, I just have a complete breakdown and just cry about how much I don't want to do it.”
(05:47, Daisy)
Financial Coach on stopping OnlyFans:
“There is something—a dignity that gets placed back into you and who you are.”
(06:07, Financial Coach)
Dave’s call to act:
“This is not your identity. It never was…this is not healthy in any way, shape, or form. I would shut it down today as a line in the sand to yourself.”
(06:19, Dave Ramsey)
On combining finances:
“I would not be combining money with him until you guys are married.”
(04:57, Financial Coach)
Relationship concerns:
“I don’t like that the guy you’re marrying is okay with all of this, either. I don’t like that.”
(08:28, Financial Coach)
The hosts maintain compassion, clarity, and a bit of tough love throughout. Daisy is supported both in her desire to leave OnlyFans and to focus on her growing family, while the coaches set clear boundaries and realistic steps. The emotional and practical guidance encourages Daisy—and listeners in similar positions—to prioritize mental health, healthy relationships, and sound financial foundations.
Summary prepared for listeners who want a comprehensive overview and for those facing similar pivotal life changes.