How the Illusion of Choice Is Keeping You Broke

Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Ramsey Network

Business

4.9 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 14 September 2023

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

News flash: Advertisers have mastered the art of making consumers think they’re in control. But who’s really calling the shots? In this episode, Rachel and George investigate what’s happening behind the brands and how it affects your bank account. In this episode: - George and Rachel’s reaction to Chuck E. Cheese’s saucy secret - Why modern-day advertising is low-key mind control - The alleged BlackRock conspiracy they don’t want you to know about Helpful Resources: · Start making memories! Go NOW and get Tapple at Wal-Mart or wherever you buy board games! https://theop.games/ · Booking a flight with Going is the best and simplest way to pay less and travel more. Sign up for free today at going.com/smartmoney. · Get your finances organized, make a plan, build your confidence, and kick money stress out of your life for good with the EveryDollar budgeting app. Go to www.everydollar.com/smartmoney to get a free two-week trial and $15 off your premium membership to EveryDollar. · 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: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/compa... This Week’s Happy Hour Special: Mexican Surfer Ingredients: 2 ounces reposado tequila 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice 1/2 ounce lime cordial (aka sweetened lime juice) Instructions: Combine all your ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain the liquid into a chilled coupe glass. Add a lime slice for garnish and hang loose!

Transcript

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by the budgeting app every dollar.
0:04.0	Hey guys, I'm Rachel Cruz.
0:11.0	I'm George Campbell.
0:12.0	And this is Smart Money Happy Hour.
0:15.0	Here's George.
0:17.0	Here's a...
0:19.0	Hmm.
0:20.0	When I see a lime garnish, I get excited.
0:22.0	And that's joy and a glass right there.
0:24.0	Absolutely.
0:25.0	Well, you guys, this is Smart Money Happy Hour.
0:27.0	The podcast were two friends who happened to be money experts.
0:29.0	Talk about what you're talking about.
0:31.0	So everything from pop culture, current events, and money.
0:34.0	And today, we are talking about how the global economy is basically one giant Russian doll.
0:39.0	What?
0:40.0	Well, it's all just...
0:41.0	It's a great way of putting it, actually.
0:42.0	It's all a farce, Rachel.
0:43.0	I know.
0:44.0	It's so true.
0:45.0	So we're investigating ghost kitchens.
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