Dave Ramsey

[ToomuchStuff]

First, he does mention that $1000 is not a real emergency fund, but more of a my car broke type emergency fund.
Secondly, I think that would need to be modified based on some stuff, like where you live (Hawaii with a grand?), and if your a 20 year old fresh out of college, or you're much older with kids thing, but it has worked for many.

[Rachel]

Dave is the real deal! He gets many calls from people who have made such messes of their lives, it's very sad. But he always finds a way to make at least one simple, direct, practical suggestion that will work.