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Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

By: Ramsey Network
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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
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    How to Financially Survive Every Season of Life
    Nov 20 2025
    💰 Which side hustle is right for you? Get personalized recommendations from our Side Hustle Quiz. Different phases of life call for different financial priorities (and different strategic habits to help you get there). Today, we’re explaining what to do with your money to help you reach your goals in every season. Next Steps: 🎥 Watch our video How Does Your Net Worth Compare to the Average American. 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Leave us a voicemail with your question at 877-306-1517 or 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. 📺 Watch Borrowed Future to learn how student loans are killing the American Dream. 📚 Learn to build wealth with America’s #1 personal finance class, Financial Peace University. 💵 Create a free budget and find more margin with EveryDollar. Connect With Our Sponsors: Check out the FAIRWINDS credit union exclusive account bundle. Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Get up to 40% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Hillstone Crisp Martini Recipe from @madisieli on Instagram 1 1/2 ounces vodka (or gin) 1 ounce elderflower liqueur Juice of 1/2 lemon Splash of sauvignon blanc Instructions: Combine vodka, elderflower liqueur and lemon juice into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well, pour into a frosted martini glass, top with a splash of sauvignon blanc, and enjoy! 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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  • We Ask Anjelah Johnson-Reyes About Her Comedy Career and Money Habits

    We Ask Anjelah Johnson-Reyes About Her Comedy Career and Money Habits
    Nov 13 2025
    💰 Which side hustle is right for you? Get personalized recommendations from our Side Hustle Quiz. You’ve watched her successful comedy career unfold over the last two decades, and today you get to laugh through an entire podcast episode with her. Anjelah Johnson-Reyes unpacks everything from Bon Qui Qui to motherhood to money habits. Next Steps:🎥 Watch our video How Matt and Abby Went From Broke College Kids to “Unplanned” Influencers 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Leave us a voicemail with your question at 877-306-1517 or 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. 💵 Create a budget and track expenses with EveryDollar. 🤳 Follow Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and her podcast Funjelah on Instagram! Connect With Our Sponsors: Check out the FAIRWINDS credit union exclusive account bundle. Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Get up to 40% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Margarita Mocktail Recipe: Gimme Some Oven 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice 1–2 tablespoons agave nectar 1/3 cup sparkling water or club soda Coarse sea salt, for rimming Extra lime slice, for garnish Instructions: Cut a small notch in a lime wedge and run it around the rim of the glass. Dip the rim in a small plate of salt. Add the lime juice, orange juice, agave nectar and ice to the serving glass and stir vigorously for 15 seconds to combine. Top with sparkling water and garnish with an extra lime slice. Serve immediately and enjoy! 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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    58 mins
  • We Paint and Sip While Exploring Financial Gender Stereotypes

    We Paint and Sip While Exploring Financial Gender Stereotypes
    Nov 6 2025
    💰 Which side hustle is right for you? Get personalized recommendations from our Side Hustle Quiz. Money is an art and a science. Today, George and Rachel are unpacking financial statistics and gender stereotypes around spending. Oh, and they do it while painting portraits of each other—you don’t want to miss this. Next Steps: 🎥 Watch our video Men vs. Women: Who Handles Money Better? 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Leave us a voicemail with your question at 877-306-1517 or 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. 💵 Create a budget and track expenses with EveryDollar. Check out Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Investing. Connect With Our Sponsors: Check out the FAIRWINDS credit union exclusive account bundle. Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Get up to 40% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥃 Bourbon Carajillo Recipe: The G&M Kitchen 1 1/2 ounces espresso 1 ounce bourbon 1 ounce Licor 43 2–4 dashes angostura bitters 1 orange slice Instructions: Start by brewing the espresso. Then add 1 1/2 ounces of espresso (1 shot), 1 ounce of Licor 43, 1 ounce of bourbon, and 1 dash of bitters to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 30 seconds, then strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with an orange slice and espresso beans, and enjoy! 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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    49 mins
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