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Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

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 Pull up a chair to the happy hour you wish your friends were having. Mix two money experts with some hot takes and a splash of nostalgia, and you get Rachel Cruze and George Kamel talking unfiltered about what’s going on in the world, pop culture, and how to afford a life you love.2025 Economics
Episodes
  • Are You a Quality or a Quantity Person? (And How That Affects Your Money)

    Are You a Quality or a Quantity Person? (And How That Affects Your Money)
    May 29 2025
    📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. Would you rather buy one pair of expensive designer shoes or get five cheap pairs in every color? In this episode, Rachel and George make their case for quality vs. quantity, plus help you decide when it’s best to splurge or save. Next Steps: 🎥 Watch our video “Harmless” Purchases That Drain Your Bank Account. 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it. 💵 The simplest way to budget. Download the EveryDollar app for free! Connect With Our Sponsors: Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Get up to 40% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Woo Woo Cocktail Recipe: Difford’s Guide 1 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce peach schnapps 2 1/3 ounces cranberry juice Instructions: Select and pre-chill an old-fashioned glass. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with a lime wedge. Explore More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • ’90s Status Symbols That Screamed “We’re Rich!”

    ’90s Status Symbols That Screamed “We’re Rich!”
    May 22 2025
    📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. From Abercrombie jeans to Juicy Couture tracksuits, some things just felt fancier in the ’90s. In this episode, Rachel and George invite you to play along as they reveal the price of nostalgic status symbols and decide if they’re still worth the splurge today. Next Steps: 🎥 Watch our video Do We Have It Harder Financially Than Our Parents? 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it. 💵 The simplest way to budget. Download the EveryDollar app for free! Connect With Our Sponsors: 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. 🌿 Get up to 40% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹Coconut Mojito Mocktail Recipe: Kale Junkie 1/4 cup light canned coconut milk 1/2 lime 2 ounces ginger beer 2 ounces sparkling water 10 mint leaves Sea salt for rimming the glass Instructions: Cut the lime into slices and rub one of the slices along the rim of a tall glass, so that the lime juice coats it. Place the glass rim-down into the sea salt and rotate until the sea salt sticks to the rim. Add the mint leaves to a tall glass , then, using a muddler or a spoon, muddle the mint leaves together until the minty smell begins to release. Add all the ingredients and stir. Explore More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Reacting to the Wildest “Am I the Jerk?” Reddit Threads

    Reacting to the Wildest “Am I the Jerk?” Reddit Threads
    May 15 2025
    📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re the one in the wrong in a sticky situation, we can relate. In this episode, Rachel and George react to messy money problems on Reddit—so tune in to find out who’s really the jerk. Next Steps: 🎥 Watch our video Things That Scream “I’m Pretending to Be Upper Class.” 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it. 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! Connect With Our Sponsors: 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. 🌿 Get up to 40% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Classic Gimlet 2 1/2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce lime juice 1/2 ounce simple syrup Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 10–15 seconds until well chilled. Double strain through fine mesh strainer into chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel. Explore More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
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it was a fun and interesting conversation you're out realities of purchasing stuff for myself and my wife and my sons and my daughters. well done.

makes you wonder

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Loved it. I will recommend their podcast to all my friends and family and neighbors.

Recommended

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Love it! Money, Funny & Alcohol....... what else do u need?? not to short and not to long. Perfect!

ONE STOP SHOP!

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Great Podcast, always entertaining with substance. Love the money advice with real life examples!

Great podcast, always entertaining with substance.

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Rachel and George are a great combo full of information, fun facts and humor. A great concept. I look forward to listening to it every week!

One of my favorite podcasts

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In my house, this is the favorite podcast of a 57-year old AND a 22-year old.

Best podcast EVER

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It's fast-paced, lighthearted, but helpful! Great chemistry between the hosts. Love the mix of topics that they cover!

Fun and Enjoyable

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