Nashville woman's employer overpaid her $42K despite her warnings — now they want it all back. Ramsay weighs in
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Yahoo Finance
Updated: Aug 16 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Rachel's Payroll Error: Rachel from Nashville faced a payroll error where she was overpaid $42,300 due to her employer's delay in correcting the mistake, leading to complications with tax refunds and repayment demands from her company.
Advice from Dave Ramsey: Financial expert Dave Ramsey suggested that Rachel should repay the amount she actually received while waiting for the IRS to process her tax refund, emphasizing the importance of documenting everything and possibly seeking help from a tax professional.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.