$175,000+ Salary Earners Call Themselves “Poor”!

Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Ramsey Network

Business

4.9 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 19 October 2023

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

The upper class is playing the victim—and we’re not buying it. Listen as Rachel and George channel their inner Kourtney Kardashian and give six-figure earners the sisterly wake-up call they need. Plus, how much margin does the average American have in their budget compared to someone with a $175,000 salary? In This Episode: · The meaning of “poor” and why the wealthy feel this way · George’s history with nonslip pet ramps and Rachel’s iconic Kristen Wiig impression · The ultimate budget showdown: $59,000 vs. $175,000 (who runs out first?) Helpful Resources:  · Booking a flight with Going is the best and simplest way to pay less to travel more. Sign up for free today at Going.com/smartmoney. · Start making memories. Go NOW and get Tapple at Walmart or wherever you buy board games! · Get your finances organized, make a plan, build up your confidence, and kick money stress out of your life for good with the EveryDollar budgeting app. Go to www.everydollar.com/smart to get started today. · Do you have 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. · Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy This Week’s Happy Hour Special: Citrus Smash Recipe from A Pinch of Adventure Ingredients: · 1 tbsp lemon curd · 1 tbsp simple syrup · Club soda or seltzer · Fresh mint leaves · Sliced lemon · Ice Instructions: Put about six mint leaves, four slices of deseeded lemon, simple syrup and lemon curd in a highball glass. Muddle together. Add ice and pour over club soda. Garnish with fresh mint and enjoy!

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0:00.0	This episode of Smart Money Happy Hour is brought to you by every dollar.
0:03.6	The budgeting app that helps you give, save, and spend with confidence.
0:07.1	Start budgeting for free today.
0:09.1	Hey guys, I'm Rachel Cruz.
0:15.6	I'm George Campbell.
0:16.6	And this is Smart Money Happy Hour.
0:19.6	Cheers, George.
0:21.6	Cheers.
0:22.6	Wow.
0:23.6	That'll put some hair in your chest.
0:26.7	That's good.
0:28.7	That's delicious.
0:29.7	It's a good mocktail.
0:30.7	That is a mocktail and it's delicious.
0:33.3	Well, this is the show we're two friends who happen to be money experts.
0:37.8	Talk about what you're talking about, everything from pop culture, current events, and money.
0:43.0	And today we are delivering a bit of a wake up call, Rachel.
0:46.5	Yes, we are.
0:47.5	Some people need it.
0:48.5	Let's do like a little like acting.
0:50.3	Are you ready, George?
0:51.3	Getting character?
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