GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Personal financial guru Dave Ramsey, known around the nation for helping Americans get out of debt and live in financial peace, spoke Thursday night Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. 24 Hour News 8′s Suzanne Geha talked with him prior to the event. Thousands of people spent a few hours Thursday night with Dave Ramsey in Grand Rapids. The inhabitant radio host and personal financial expert gave a seminar at Van Andel Arena. 24 Hour News 8′s Suzanne Geha spoke with Ramsey before the event. His seven tips to financial peace are — Step 1: $1000 to start an emergency fund Step 2: Pay off all debt using the debt grow quickly Step 3: 3 to 6 months of expenses in savings Step 4: Invest 15% of household income into Roth IRAs and pre-tax retirement Step 5: College funding for children Step 6: Pay off your home early Step 7: Erect wealth and give (invest in mutual funds and real estate)