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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.2026 Economics
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  • Out With the New, In With the Old: Money and Lifestyle Trends

    Out With the New, In With the Old: Money and Lifestyle Trends
    Apr 16 2026
    💵 Have a money question? Ask Ramsey is here to help. If you love 90s nostalgia (or you just hate change), you’re in luck! Apparently, right now it’s trendy to do life the old-school way—and when it comes to your money, we 100% agree.Next Steps: 🎙️ Catch our episode Weird Money Habits That Will Make You Rich. 🍸 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 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 20% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Dr. Pepper Margarita Recipe by Lauren Milovich (@thats.thespirits): 1 1/2 ounces tequila 1/2 ounce orange liqueur 3/4 ounce lime juice 1/2 ounce cinnamon syrup 1 ounce Dr Pepper Instructions: Rim a glass with cinnamon sugar and set aside. To a cocktail shaker, add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, cinnamon syrup and ice. Shake to combine. Strain over the rimmed glass filled with ice, and top with Dr Pepper. Garnish with a lime wheel and maraschino cherry. Explore More From Ramsey Network: 💰 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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    39 mins
  • 10 Jaw-Dropping Money Stats About the Average American

    10 Jaw-Dropping Money Stats About the Average American
    Apr 9 2026
    💻 Shape what comes next for Smart Money Happy Hour by participating in our Spring 2026 audience study! We’re not encouraging you to keep up with the Joneses, but have you ever wondered what their finances are actually like? Today, we’re unpacking jaw-dropping money stats that’ll make you reevaluate your own money situation. Next Steps: 🎙️ Catch our episode Weird Money Habits That Will Make You Rich. 🍸 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 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 20% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Tequila Aperol Spritz Recipe by Join Jules 1 cup tequila blanco 2 1/2 cups Aperol 1 bottle sparkling rosé 1 cup sparkling soda water Instructions: Add all ingredients into a pitcher and mix together. Pour approximately 8 ounces of the mix into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a strawberry, grapefruit wheel, edible flower, etc. 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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    38 mins
  • Ranking People’s Wealth Habits, From Fake Rich to Quiet Wealth

    Ranking People’s Wealth Habits, From Fake Rich to Quiet Wealth
    Apr 2 2026
    💻 Shape what comes next for Smart Money Happy Hour by participating in our Spring 2026 audience study! It’s not as simple as “broke” or “rich” anymore. Today we’re unpacking what kind of “rich” your spending says you are—from “fake rich” to “new money” to “quiet wealth.” Next Steps: 🎙️ Catch our episode Are These Common Money Habits Broke, Average or Wealthy? 🍸 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 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 20% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍧 Frozen Coconut Lemonade Recipe by: Eat Well 101 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Zest of 2 lemons 1 cup full-fat coconut milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 1/2 cups ice cubes Instructions: Add lemon juice, sweetener, coconut milk, and ice to a blender. Blend until ice is crushed and the mixture gets slushy. Divide into glasses and serve immediately. Recipe yields 4 servings. 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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    51 mins
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