Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. If you’re willing to go into debt for limited-edition Mickey Mouse ears 🐭 . . . it’s time to stop the madness. In this episode, Rachel and George reveal Disney adults’ top hacks so you can enjoy the most magical place on Earth without breaking the bank. Next Steps: 🎥 Watch our video What Are “Vacations” Really Costing You? 🍸 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: 🍸 La Tourista Recipe: @taco.dia 2 ounces tequila 1/2 ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur 1/2 ounce Aperol 1/2 ounce simple syrup 1 ounce lemon juice 2 dashes bitters Instructions: In a cocktail shaker, add all the ingredients and shake to combine. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with orange peel or rosemary sprig if desired.   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

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. Today’s special guests may not be old enough to drive a car, but they’ve got some serious money chops. In this episode, test your knowledge as Rachel and George quiz each other (and the Cruze kids!) on personal finance. Next Steps: 🎥 Watch our video Surprising Money Facts Everyone Should Know. 👩‍🏫 Enter for a chance to win the Ramsey Teacher Appreciation Giveaway! 👦 Get the Financial Peace Kids toolkit. 📘 Get Smart Money Smart Kids by Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze. 🍸 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: 🍋 Lavender Lemonade Recipe: @theenikj 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds 1 1/2 ounces butterfly pea flower tea 3 ounces lemonade Instructions: Lavender simple syrup: Place sugar, water and lavender buds in a small, covered saucepan on medium heat. Once it’s at a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Strain into an airtight container and store in the fridge. Mocktail: Brew the butterfly pea flower tea. Then, add lavender simple syrup to the bottom of a highball glass. Add ice and pour in lemonade. Garnish with fresh lemon slices before adding more ice and topping with butterfly pea flower tea.   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

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.   If buying a house feels impossible, you’re In this episode, Rachel and George tackle your biggest housing questions and reveal which home upgrades are at the top (and bottom) of their list.   Next Steps: 🎥 Watch the video “Harmless” Purchases That Drain Your Bank Account. 🏠 Pay off your home faster! Try our Mortgage Calculator. 🍸 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: 🍹 Midnight Tart Cherry Mocktail Recipe: Munching With Mariyah   1/2 cup (4 oz.) tart cherry juice 1 medium lime, both zest and juice 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon Celtic sea salt Sparkling water   Instructions: Add the cherry juice, lime zest, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt into a jar. Then either shake the jar vigorously for 30 seconds or mix using a frother. Pour the mixture over a glass filled with ice and top with equal parts sparkling water.   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

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. “Does George Kamel even know how much things actually cost?” In this episode, Rachel and George react to savage comments and defend their controversial money takes with facts even the haters can learn something from. Next Steps: 🎥 Watch our video Revisiting Our Most Viral Financial Advice. 🍸 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: 🥃 The Professor Recipe: @Timthetankofficial 1 can Dr. Pepper 2 ounces whiskey 2 ounces rum 2 ounces cherry liqueur Juice of half a lemon Instructions: Pour Dr. Pepper into a glass. Add to the empty can ice, whiskey, rum and cherry liqueur, and squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. Top off with the Dr. Pepper. 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

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. If you’d happily drive an extra 10 minutes to save 10 cents a gallon on gas—no judgment! In this episode, Rachel and George confess to money habits that don’t always make sense. Plus, they share what it means for you if you can relate. Next Steps: 🎥 Watch our video Revisiting Our Most Viral Financial Advice. 📘 Get Rachel Cruze’s book Know Yourself, Know Your Money. 🍸 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: ☕️ Citrus Cardamon Coffee Spritzer Recipe: Recipe Fiction Citrus Cardamom Coffee Spritzer 1 ounce cardamom-infused simple syrup 4 ounces cold coffee 1/2–1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Soda water or seltzer to top Cardamom Simple Syrup 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 8–10 pods cardamom, crushed Instructions: Cardamom simple syrup: Combine water, sugar and heat until just boiling. Add crushed cardamom pods and allow to steep for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. Strain to serve. Citrus cardamom coffee spritzer: Combine simple syrup, coffee and lemon juice in a 12-ounce glass. Add ice and top with fizzy water. 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.   Whether you’re a weekend DJ or assembling boxed furniture, extra money is extra money. In this episode, find out how to pick a good side hustle that makes the most of your time and talents.   Next Steps: 💸 Take the quiz to find out what side hustles are best for you! 💰 Take the Money Finder challenge and uncover extra cash today!  🎥 Watch our video Habits Wasting Your Time (and Money) in 2024. 🍸 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: 🥃 Kentucky Colonel Recipe: Difford’s Guide 2 ounces Bourbon whiskey 1/2 ounce Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur Instructions: Select and pre-chill an old-fashioned glass. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist. Stir all ingredients with ice. Strain into ice-filled glass. Express lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as a garnish. 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

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. Is dragging yourself to the airport at 4 a.m. for a $90 round-trip flight worth it? In this episode, Rachel and George weigh in on travel budget hacks you can try to save big on your next trip. Next Steps: 🏅Help us make the show better! Please fill out a quick survey. 🍸 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: 🍸 Seabreeze Recipe: Difford’s Guide 1 2/3 ounce Ketel One vodka 2 1/2 ounce cranberry juice 1 ounce pink grapefruit juice Instructions: Select and pre-chill a Collins glass. Prepare garnish of lime wedge and shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into ice-filled glass and garnish with 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. If you’re debt-free but holding onto that Disney credit card, you might be “Ramsey-ish.” In this episode, find out what that means for you and your finances. Next Steps: 🍸 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.  📗 Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke. 📚 Get Rachel Cruze’s Kids Book Bundle. 💵 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: 🍹 Cranberry Fizz Mocktail Recipe: @holisticrendezvous 1 ounce cranberry juice 1/2 ounce rosemary thyme syrup Top with sparkling water Rosemary sprig (garnish) Ice (cranberry and rosemary) Instructions: Syrup: Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes and then remove from heat. There should be about 3/4 cup liquid left. Strain and store in the fridge for about a week. Mocktail: Rim a lowball glass with maple syrup (or honey) and coarse sugar and fill with ice. Add all ingredients and top with fresh or frozen whole cranberries and a sprig of rosemary. 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 📈 The EntreLeadership Podcast   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. If you’re debt-free but holding onto that Disney credit card, you might be “Ramsey-ish.” In this episode, find out what that means for you and your finances. Next Steps: 🍸 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.  📗 Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke. 📚 Get Rachel Cruze’s Kids Book Bundle. 💵 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: 🍹 Cranberry Fizz Mocktail Recipe: @holisticrendezvous 1 ounce cranberry juice 1/2 ounce rosemary thyme syrup Top with sparkling water Rosemary sprig (garnish) Ice (cranberry and rosemary) Instructions: Syrup: Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes and then remove from heat. There should be about 3/4 cup liquid left. Strain and store in the fridge for about a week. Mocktail: Rim a lowball glass with maple syrup (or honey) and coarse sugar and fill with ice. Add all ingredients and top with fresh or frozen whole cranberries and a sprig of rosemary. 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 📈 The EntreLeadership Podcast   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.   On a scale of cloth diapers to compost, how crunchy are you? In this episode, get Rachel and George’s take on popular “clean” products. Plus, find the best crunchy money-saving hacks out there.   Next Steps: 🎥 Watch our video The #1 Budget Buster That No One Can Avoid. 🏅 Help us make the show better! Please fill out a quick survey. 🍸 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: 🍸 Kentucky Flyer Recipe: Difford’s Guide Luxardo maraschino cherries (optional for garnish) Mint sprigs (optional for garnish) 1 1/2 ounces straight rye whiskey 1/2 ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur 1/3 ounce lemon juice (freshly squeezed) 1/6 ounce chilled water 3 drops saline solution Instructions: Pre-chill a Nick and Nora glass. Prepare a garnish of skewered Luxardo maraschino cherries and a mint sprig. Shake the rest of the ingredients with ice and fine strain into the chilled glass. Garnish with the skewered cherry and mint sprigs bouquet. 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. Nothing screams emergency fund like a full-scale raccoon home infestation. In this episode, Rachel and George share the weirdest things listeners spent their emergency fund on and the lessons we can learn from these scary stories.   Next Steps: 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour.     🏅 Help us make the show better! Please fill out a quick survey. 📱 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: 🍹 Cubanada Recipe: Difford’s Guide   Ingredients: 1 2/3 ounces Caribbean blended rum aged 6–10 years 3/4 ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed) 1/2 ounce maple syrup   Instructions: Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass. Prepare garnish of lime wedge. Shake all ingredients with ice. Fine strain into chilled glass. Garnish with lime wedge on rim.    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

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.   Today we’ve got two very special guests in the studio . . . Winston Cruze and Whitney Kamel! In this episode, Rachel, George and their spouses spill the tea on married life, money, and how the two mix.   Next Steps: 🏅 Help us make the show better! Please fill out a quick survey.  🍸 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: 🍸 Hanky Panky Recipe: Liquor.com   Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces gin 1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth 2 dashes Fernet-Branca Garnish: orange twist   Instructions: Add the gin, sweet vermouth and Fernet-Branca into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.   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

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan Do you ever feel like the “poor friend” of the group struggling to keep up? In this episode, Rachel and George talk about money’s impact on different relationships so you can avoid relational drama. Next Steps: 🏅 Help us make the show better! Please fill out a quick survey. 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! 🍸 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.   Connect With Our Sponsors: 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. 🌿 Get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth with code SMARTMONEY. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Sparkling Pink Mocktail Recipe: Lidl Ingredients: 6 ounces raspberries 4 ounces organic lemonade 6 ounces lemon lime seltzer water 2 scoops raspberry sorbet Mint Instructions: Lay 5 ounces of raspberries on a cookie sheet and freeze for 10 minutes. Place ice and frozen raspberries in 2 glasses. Divide lemonade, seltzer water and sorbet between the glasses. Top each glass with remaining fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint.   Listen to 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

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan Today we’re giving the people what they want: the man himself, Dave Ramsey. In this special episode, Dave plays 20 Questions with inquiries you submitted about his life, wealth and the things he won’t waste a dime on. Next Steps: 🏅 Help us make the show better! Please fill out a quick survey. 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! 🎥 Watch our video Cheapskate or Resourceful? A Wake-Up Call With Sharon Ramsey. 🍸 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.   Connect With Our Sponsors: 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. 🌿 Get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth with code SMARTMONEY. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Black Manhattan Ingredients: 2 ounces rye whiskey 1 ounce amaro 3 dashes black walnut bitters 2 dashes orange bitters 2 brandied cherries Instructions: Add the rye whiskey, amaro and bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with two brandied cherries. Listen to 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

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan Remember signing up for that “free” trial of Apple TV+ . . . and four years later, you’re still paying $9.99 a month for it? In this episode, Rachel and George reveal sneaky marketing tactics like this to help you avoid wasting money.   Next Steps: 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! 🍸 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.   Connect With Our Sponsors: 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. 🌿 Get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth with code SMARTMONEY.   Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥃 Classic Amaretto Sour Recipe: Real Simple   Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces amaretto liqueur 1 ounce simple syrup 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 1 orange slice, for garnish (optional) 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)   Instructions: Pour the amaretto, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry, if using.   Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! If you love awkward silences, just try asking your blind date how much money he makes. In this episode, Rachel and George share hot takes on common taboo money topics, plus how you can avoid cringey situations. Next Steps:  🍸 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.   Connect With Our Sponsors: 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. 🌿 Get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth with code Smart Money. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Smashing Sage Spritzer (Mocktail) Recipe: Drinking for Two: Nutritious Mocktails for the Mom-To-Be Ingredients: 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries or cherries 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon honey 1/3 cup coconut water 1 cup seltzer 4 sage leaves Additional blackberries and sage leaves for garnish Instructions: Muddle blackberries with sage leaves and honey in the bottom of a shaker. Add lime juice and coconut water; fill shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain, if desired. Divide the shaken mixture between two ice-filled lowball glasses. Top with seltzer and stir. Garnish with fresh sage and blackberries. Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! We all know that person who wears flashy designer logos like they’re personally endorsed by Michael Kors. In this episode, Rachel and George react to ways people pretend to be upper class and discuss how to be smart with your money instead. Next Steps: 🍸 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.     Connect With Our Sponsors: 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. 🌿 Get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth with code SMARTMONEY. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Japanese Slipper Recipe: Difford’s Guide 1 fluid ounce Cointreau triple sec liqueur 1 fluid ounce green melon liqueur 1 fluid ounce lemon juice (freshly squeezed)   Instructions: Select and pre-chill a martini glass. Prepare garnish of Luxardo maraschino cherry dropped into drink. Shake all ingredients with ice. Fine strain into chilled glass. Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! If you want to have a “new year, new you,” you have to do new things. In the first episode of the new year, Rachel and George share bad money habits you’ll want to ditch in 2025. Next Steps: 🍸 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. 🎥 Watch our video How to Start Becoming a Millionaire in 2024.   Connect With Our Sponsors: 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. 🌿 Get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth with code SMARTMONEY. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🧊 Frostbite Tequila Cocktail Recipe: The Spruce Eats 1 1/2 ounces tequila 1 ounce blue curaçao liqueur 1/2 ounce white crème de cacao liqueur 1/2 ounce cream Luxardo Cherries, for garnish Instructions: In a cocktail shaker, pour the tequila, blue curaçao, crème de cacao, and cream. Fill with ice. Shake well. Strain into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass. Garnish with a cherry. Serve and enjoy. Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! It’s almost time to put out the flame on 2024, and we’re feeling reflective. In this episode, Rachel and George look back on the best (and worst 😅) Smart Money Happy Hour moments of the year, including money lessons you won’t want to forget in 2025. Next Steps: 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour.     💍 Get your tickets for Money & Marriage Getaway! 💸 Beat debt and build wealth with Financial Peace University. 📱 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.     Best Episodes of SMHH 2024: Why Short-Term Rentals Are No Vacation “Harmless” Purchases That Drain Your Bank Account Connect With Our Sponsors: 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. 🌿 Get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth with code SmartMoney.  Today’s Happy Hour Specials: Reddish Rita Episode: Financial Realities You Learn as an Adult Ingredients: 1 ounce Reposado tequila 1 ounce Blanco tequila 3/4 ounce orange liqueur 1 ounce lime juice 1/2 ounce agave nectar   Corpse Reviver No.2 Recipe: Difford’s Guide Episode: Are You Guilty of These Financial Turnoffs? Ingredients: 3/4 ounce gin 3/4 ounce Cointreau triple sec liqueur  3/4 ounce aromatized wine (e.g. Lillet Blanc) 3/4 ounce lemon juice (freshly squeezed) La Fée Parisienne absinthe   Lemon Drop Mocktail Recipe: Food Banjo Episode: Why Nothing Is Enjoyable Today Ingredients: 1 1/4 ounces lemon juice 3/4 ounce simple syrup 2 1/2 ounces club soda, chilled or sparkling water Sugar Ice Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! It’s easy to get caught up in holiday commercialism during the holidays—just ask the Grinch. In this festive episode, Rachel and George find money lessons in nostalgic Christmas movies that you can apply all year long. Next Steps: 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour  🎄Shop the Ramsey Solutions store 50 Days of Christmas sale 📱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.   Connect With Our Sponsors: 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe 🌿 Get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth with code Smart Money Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥛 Upgraded Eggnog Recipe: Town & Country 1.5 ounces Cognac 1 whole egg 1 ounce heavy cream ½ ounce maple syrup ¼ ounce St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram Instructions: Combine all ingredients into a shaker. Shake without ice first, then add ice and shake again to chill and dilute the eggnog slightly (by about 1 ounce). Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg if desired, enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights   🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! When it’s 11:30pm and a snack is calling your name, do you go for McDonald’s French fries or a cheesy gordita crunch? In this episode, Rachel and George debate favorite fast-food and fast casual chains, plus you’ll learn which might be best for your budget. Next Steps: 🍸 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.   Connect With Our Sponsors: 🥤Raspberry Dream Dirty Soda 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe 🌿 Get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth with code Smart Money Today’s Happy Hour Special: Recipe: Favorite Family Recipes Ingredients: 2 cups fresh Raspberries ½ cup sugar 2 cups coconut creamer 2 liters Dr. Pepper Instructions: Puree raspberries and sugar together in a blender until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the fridge if not using immediately. Fill 16oz cup halfway with ice and ¾ full with Dr. Pepper. Add 2 tbsp raspberry mixture and 2 tbsp coconut creamer. Fill to the top with Dr. Pepper and stir well, enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights   🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! So, you booked all the Airbnbs for the group hiking trip, but that was two months ago, and Becky still hasn’t responded to your Venmo request? Awkward. In this episode, Rachel and George are responding to cringy financial faux pas you’ve experienced with friends. Next Steps: 🍸 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.   Connect With Our Sponsors: 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. 🌿 Get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth with code SMART MONEY.   Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Division Bell Recipe: Difford’s Guide   Ingredients: •      1 ounce mescal •      1/2 ounce Maraschino liqueur •      3/4 ounce lime juice •      3/4 ounce Aperol   Instructions: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass, then enjoy!   Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights   🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

🍸 Check out more episodes of Smart Money Happy Hour Tired of giving your dad the same pack of white socks every year for Christmas? In this episode, Rachel and George have the gift inspo you’ve been looking for—plus great ideas for the one on your list who has everything. Rachel and George’s Gift Guide: Wine and Cocktail Lovers Cocktail shaker that doesn’t freeze your hands  Vintage cocktail book People Who Love to Cook Meat chopper Citrus squeezer Tech and Gadget Lovers Cordless phone charger Extended-length phone charger cable Kids Digital camera Parents/Grandparents Neck fan Foot spa Massage gun DeleteMe Spouse Coffee subscription Flower delivery White Elephant/Dirty Santa Milk frother Wine decanter “Take the Hint” Gifts Apple AirTag Rachel’s favorite self-help book: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Ramsey Solutions official store (Black Friday deals) For the One Who Has It All Customized sign/art Cozy Earth products (Use code SMARTMONEY for exclusive discount up to 45% off) Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍷 Red Sans-Gria Recipe from Drinking for Two: Nutritious Mocktails for the Mom-to-Be

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!   Carefree (and kid-free) travel isn’t the only reason DINKs are living their best life. In this episode, Rachel and George get real about the cost of kids and how to know if you’re ready. Next Steps: ·      🎥 Watch our video Why Fewer People Are Having Kids Today. ·      📱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. Connect With Our Sponsor: ·      🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.   Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Isn’t She Lovely? Recipe: Imbibe ·      1 1/2 ounces vodka ·      3/4 ounce fresh grapefruit juice ·      1/2 ounce lemon juice ·      1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur ·      1/2 ounce blanc vermouth ·      1/4 simple syrup ·      1 ounce club soda Instructions: Combine all the ingredients except the club soda in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a collins glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda, and enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights   🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! “Alexa, set a timer for tomorrow at 8 a.m. Alexa, turn the thermostat to 70 degrees. Alexa, can you make my budget?” Okay, maybe that last one is a stretch, but modern conveniences can be truly life changing. Find out Rachel’s and George’s take on what technology is worth the hype. Next Steps: ·      🎥 Watch our video “‘Harmless’ Purchases That Drain Your Bank Account” ·      📱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. Connect With Our Sponsors: ·      🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe ·      🌿 Get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth with code Smart Money Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥃 Cinnamon-Spiced Orange and Thyme Mocktail Recipe: Pick Up Limes ·      1/2 cup water ·      1/4 cup maple syrup ·      4 sprigs fresh thyme ·      1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ·      2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger ·      1/2 lemon, juiced ·      2 cups ice cubes ·      2 cups orange juice ·      2 cups ginger ale Instructions: Add water, maple syrup, thyme sprigs and cinnamon to a small pan and simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it steep for about 3 minutes. Then let it cool to room temperature. Fill a shaker or mason jar halfway with ice cubes and strain in thyme syrup. Add grated ginger and lemon juice. Shake well. Strain contents from shaker over ice cubes, and add orange juice and ginger ale. Enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!    Okay, so maybe you get a little carried away at Bath and Body Works, but at least you risk your financial future on a perm and hair products. In this episode, Rachel and George react to hilarious money fails you found on Reddit.     Next Steps:  📱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.     Connect With Our Sponsors:  🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe    Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Illegal Cocktail  Recipe: Cocktail Society    Ingredients:  1 ounce Mezcal  ½ ounce White rum  ½ ounce Falernum  1 barspoon Luxardo  ¾ ounce lime  ½ ounce simple syrup  1 egg white    Instructions: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice. Shake until the drink is well-chilled and strain the cocktail into a glass, enjoy!    Listen to More From Ramsey Network:    💡 The Rachel Cruze Show  💰 George Kamel  🎙️ The Ramsey Show  💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights    🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show  💼 The Ken Coleman Show  📈 EntreLeadership    Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!   Today we’re setting the chrometophobes who haven’t been on a vacation since 2004 free! In this episode, Rachel and George are calling out the irrational money fears keeping you stuck—plus how you can overcome them.   Next Steps: ·      🍸 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. Connect With Our Sponsors: 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. 🌿 Get up to 40% off at Cozy Earth with code SMART MONEY. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍺 Butterbeer Old Fashioned Recipe: The G&M Kitchen Ingredients: ·      1 12-ounce bottle cream soda ·      1/4 cup butterscotch topping ·      1 1/2 ounces bourbon ·      1 dash black walnut bitters ·      1 ounce heavy whipping cream ·      Ice Instructions: Heat the cream soda in a small pot for 5–10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butterscotch topping. Let cool. Add the bourbon, 1 ounce of the cream soda mixture, and a dash of walnut bitters to a rocks glass with ice. Stir to combine. Add whipping cream to a cocktail shaker and shake until thickened. Pour the cream on top of the cocktail and enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights   🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 The EntreLeadership Podcast   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!   We all love the ‘80s (minus the shoulder pads and neon). But were ‘80s babies better off financially? Find out how your favorite decade stacks up against today when it comes to money.   Next Steps: ·      💸 Invest in your future with a SmartVestor Pro! Ramsey Solutions is a paid, non-client promoter of SmartVestor Pros.  ·      📱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. Connect With Our Sponsor: ·      🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.   Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🎃 Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Recipe: The G&M Kitchen   Ingredients: ·      1 1/2 ounces bourbon ·      1/2 ounce Baileys Irish Cream ·      1 1/2 ounces espresso ·      2 teaspoons pumpkin butter Instructions: Brew 1 shot of espresso. Add ice, bourbon and pumpkin butter to a cocktail shaker. Top with Irish cream and the shot of espresso. Shake for 30 seconds and pour into a coupe glass. Enjoy!   Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights   🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!   On a scale of “water only at restaurants” to “extreme couponing,” how far would you go to save? Rachel and George weigh in on what savings hacks are really worth your time.   Next Steps: ·     🎥 Watch our video Cheapskate or Resourceful? A Wake-Up Call With Sharon Ramsey ·     📱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. Connect With Our Sponsor: ·     🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥧 Caramel Apple Pie Mocktail Recipe: Merry About Town Ingredients: ·     6 cups apple cider ·     1/2 cup caramel syrup ·     3 cups sparkling water ·     2 tsp cinnamon ·     2 apples ·     6 rosemary sprigs ·     Brown sugar (for rim) Instructions: Mix apple cider and caramel syrup in a pitcher and add cinnamon. Add thinly sliced apples and rosemary sprigs and let sit for 20 minutes. Pour sparkling water into the pitcher and mix. Rim a glass with brown sugar, pour mocktail, and enjoy!   Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights   🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!    Would you rather retire in style or broke? (All right, that’s an easy one.) In this episode, Rachel and George are putting you to the test with a financial twist on “Would You Rather.”     Next Steps:   ·      📱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.    Connect With Our Sponsor:  ·      🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.    Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Casino    Recipe: Jean-félix Desfossés on Instagram  2 ounces Bombay Sapphire gin  1/2 ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur  3/4 ounce lemon juice  1/4 ounce simple syrup  2 dashes orange bitters    Instructions: Fill a shaker with ice and all ingredients, and shake for 10–15 seconds. Strain and pour into a coupe glass. Enjoy!    Listen to More From Ramsey Network:  💡 The Rachel Cruze Show  💰 George Kamel  🎙️ The Ramsey Show  💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights    🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show  💼 The Ken Coleman Show  📈 EntreLeadership    Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!  Remember Horsegate? When George broke a girl’s heart with just three words: “Sell the horse”? Well in this episode, Rachel and George react to seven of their viral money moments like that one that got your attention.   Next Steps:  ·      🎥 Watch our video Explaining Our Most Hated Financial Advice.  ·      📱 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.  ·      Follow Rachel and George on Instagram for more financial tips: @rachelcruze, @georgekamel  Connect With Our Sponsors:  ·      🔒 This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/smartmoney.    Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 French Blonde  Recipe: Today    Ingredients:  ·      1 ounce Bombay Sapphire gin  ·      1/2 ounce Lillet Blanc  ·      1 1/2 ounces freshly strained grapefruit juice  ·      3/4 ounce St.-Germain  ·      1 dash lemon bitters  ·      Grapefruit twist (optional)  Instructions: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a coupe. Garnish with a grapefruit twist if desired and enjoy!    Listen to More From Ramsey Network:    💡 The Rachel Cruze Show  💰 George Kamel  🎙 The Ramsey Show  💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights    🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show  💼 The Ken Coleman Show  📈 EntreLeadership    Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!    Would you park a mile away to avoid pricey parking? Or let your home become a sauna to keep AC costs low? Just how far are you willing to go to save on cost of living? Stick around to hear some of the most extreme money-saving hacks out there.     Next Steps:  ·  🎥 Check out our video Girl Math: Smart Financial Strategy or Huge Money Mistake?  · 📱 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.    Connect With Our Sponsors:  · 🔒This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/smartmoney.    Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Tequila Manhattan  Recipe: Food & Wine    Ingredients:  · 2 ounces añejo tequila  · 1 ounce sweet vermouth  · 2 dashes mole bitters  Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe or over a large whiskey cube. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and/or an orange twist. Enjoy!    Listen to More From Ramsey Network:  💡 The Rachel Cruze Show  💰 George Kamel  🎙 The Ramsey Show  💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights    🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show  💼 The Ken Coleman Show  📈 EntreLeadership    Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! If you’d rather do literally anything else besides sit down and make a budget (including watching Frozen with your kids for the 10th time), then this one’s for you. In this episode, George and Rachel are responding to the most common excuses for not budgeting. Next Steps: · 📗 Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke. · 📱 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. Connect With Our Sponsors: · 🔒 This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥃 Blackberry Lime Mule Mocktail Recipe: Paige Bakes · 4 blackberries · Lime juice (1 lime) · 2 cups crushed ice · 6.8 ounces (1 bottle) ginger beer Instructions: Pour lime juice and muddle blackberries in a glass. Fill the glass with ice and strain blackberry lime juice into a separate glass. Top with ginger beer. Enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! If you’ve ever dreamed of being a contestant on your favorite game show (and yelling “good answer!” at the top of your lungs), then today’s episode is the next best thing! Rachel and George are going head-to-head in our Financial and Fun game, so play along for some money- saving tips. Next Steps: • 📱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. Connect With Our Sponsors: • 🔒This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: Dark and Stormy Recipe: Food and Wine Ingredients: • 2 ounces dark rum • 1/2 ounce lime juice • Ice • 3 ounces ginger beer • 1 candied ginger slice • 1 lime wheel Instructions: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add rum and lime juice, and shake well. Strain into an ice-filled collins glass and stir in the ginger beer. Skewer the ginger slice and lime wheel and garnish. Enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! In this episode, we’re switching things up with a little help from our friends (that means you, #SMHHNation)! Rachel and George are here to weigh in on actual money questions submitted by YOU. Next Steps: · 🎥 Check out our video Explaining Our Most Hated Financial Advice. · 📱 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. Connect With Our Sponsors: · 🔒This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Fireman’s Daiquiri Recipe: The Cocktail Bible Ingredients: · 2 ounces rum · 1 ounce lime juice · 3/4 ounce grenadine Instructions: To a shaker, add rum, lime juice, grenadine and ice. Shake, strain into your favorite glass, and enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! The smell of warm cookies, a hug from your bestie, American Idol b-roll—let’s face it, we all love feeling good! But in this episode, Rachel and George explore why dopamine overdosing doesn’t hit quite like it used to—plus how to regain everyday joy. Next Steps: · 🎥 Check out our video Should We Sell It All and Be Homesteaders? · 📱 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. Offer From Our Sponsor: · 🔒 This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/smartmoney Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Lemon Drop Mocktail Recipe: Lemon Drop Mocktail From Food Banjo · Sugar (for rim) · 4 ice cubes · 3/4 ounces simple syrup · 1 1/4 ounces lemon juice · 2 1/2 ounces club soda · Lemon peel (for garnish) Instructions: Place a small pile of sugar on a plate. Take a martini glass and wet the rim with either a lemon half or water. Dip the rim of the glass in the sugar for a nice coating around the rim. Add the ice cubes, simple syrup and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker. Shake together for 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into the martini glass and top with the club soda. Garnish with a lemon peel and enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! We all love a good BOGO, but can you really spend your way into saving more? In this episode, Rachel and George help you identify common “spaving” tricks you may be falling for and how to break the cycle! Next Steps · Never heard of EntreLeadership before? Check out our podcast for business leaders, EntreLeadership. · 🎥 Check out our video on Girl Math: Smart Financial Strategy or Huge Money Mistake? · Invest and plan for your future with a SmartVestor Pro. Get connected for free! · 📱 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. Offer From Today’s Sponsor · This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥃 The Chestnut Cup Recipe: Cocktails Distilled Ingredients: · 1 ounce gin · 1 ounce Campari · 1 ounce lemon juice · 3/4 ounce orgeat Instructions: Combine all the ingredients in a shaker and add a single ice cube. Shake to combine, then strain into a glass filled three-quarters with ice cubes. Top with crushed ice and garnish with an orange wheel. Enjoy! Explore More Shows From Ramsey Network 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2024

💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today to create a free budget! We’ve all been guilty of some “stupid tax” moments, like that time you spent $75 on a velvet cat pillow (that you didn’t even use). In this episode, Rachel and George confess a few of their own epic money fails and react to some of yours! Next Steps · 📱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. Offers From Today’s Sponsors · This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Palermo Recipe: Difford’s Guide Ingredients: · 1 1/2 ounces vanilla rum · 1 ounce sauvignon blanc wine · 1 1/4 ounces pineapple juice · 1/4 ounce sugar syrup · Ice · 1 pineapple wedge, for garnish Instructions: Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain into a chilled coupe glass. Add a pineapple wedge on the rim to garnish. Enjoy! Explore More Shows From Ramsey Network 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 The EntreLeadership Podcast Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! Did you know there’s one expense that no one on the planet can avoid? And what if we told you the cost of that thing has risen by 26% in the last two years alone? If you’re starting to spiral, don’t panic! Today we’re talking grocery shopping pet peeves, takeout tips and other money and life hacks that can help. Next Steps 🛒 Use Rachel’s Meal Planner & Grocery Savings Guide to get organized and save money at the store. 📱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. Offers From Today’s Sponsors This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔓 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special:🍹 Sparkling Rosemary Peach Mocktail Recipe courtesy of Cake n Knife · 5 sprigs rosemary · 1/2 cup sugar · 1/2 cup water · 1/2 chopped peach · 4 ounces lemon juice · 1 cup ice · club soda Instructions: Boil rosemary, sugar and water. Cover and let steep for 15-30 minutes. Strain and let simple syrup cool completely. Muddle peaches with lemon juice and rosemary simple syrup. Fill glass with ice. Strain mixture into a separate glass, top with club soda, and enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2024

💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today to create a free budget! Are there things in life you wish you’d known sooner? Well, you’re in luck! Rachel and George are here with important life and finance lessons, revealing things they wish they’d known in their 20s. Next Steps 📱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. 🎥 Watch our video where we break down the realities of adulting! Offers From Today’s Sponsors This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/smartmoney Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍾 Bourbon Hugo Spritz Recipe: @kristiwithatwist • 1 ounce bourbon • 1 ounce elderflower liqueur • 3 ounces prosecco • 2 ounces soda water Instructions: Fill a glass with ice and add bourbon and elderflower liqueur. Top with prosecco and soda water, then stir. Garnish with an optional lime wheel and mint sprig and enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2024

💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today to create a free budget! Consider this episode your crash course in investing! We get it—investing can be confusing. But don’t worry, Rachel and George are here to break it all down for you in a way that’s so simple even a five-year-old could understand. Next Steps 📱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. 🎥 Check out our video where we explain our most hated financial advice. 💰 Use the Ramsey Investment Calculator to find out your earning potential! 💸 Find an investing pro today! Offers From Today's Sponsors This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍋‍🟩 Moscow Mule Recipe: Difford’s Guide Ingredients: • 2 ounces vodka • 1/2 ounce lime juice • 1/3 ounce sugar syrup • 3 ounces ginger beer • Ice Instructions: In a copper mug, stir together vodka, freshly squeezed lime juice, and sugar syrup. Then, add ice so it fills the mug two-thirds of the way and top with ginger beer. For added flair, serve with an optional lime slice and mint sprig. Listen to More From Ramsey Network 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 The EntreLeadership Podcast Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today to create a free budget! Rachel and George have a hot topic on the agenda for this episode: Are Gen Zers just millennials . . . rebranded? Trends, tech, money habits—they’re comparing it all to find out if there really is a clear divide or if it’s just one big generational blur. Next Steps 📱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. 🎥 Check out this episode to find out what today’s teens are spending their money on. Offers From Today’s Sponsors This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: Juicy Julep Mocktail Recipe: Completely Delicious · 1 ounce pineapple juice · 1 ounce orange juice · 1 ounce lime juice · 1 teaspoon fresh mint · Ginger ale (to top off) · Ice Instructions: Add ice, pineapple juice, orange juice and lime juice to a glass. Top with ginger ale and mint leaves, and stir to combine. Serve right away, garnished with fresh mint. Listen to More From Ramsey Network 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! In this episode, Rachel and George explore the realities of adulting. Spoiler alert: It’s not all fun and games, especially when it comes to those sneaky, money-related expenses. But, before you get too down, stick around because they’re sharing a special tip to instantly make adulthood less depressing! Next Steps 📱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. 🎥 Go to our video on Did You Get “The (Money) Talk” as a Kid? 🗞️ Read George’s article, “Why Do I Owe Taxes This Year? 6 Common Reasons” 💛 Pick up a copy of Rachel’s new children’s book, I’m Glad for Where I Am. 🛳️ Book your cabin! Join Dave and the Ramsey Personalities for a luxurious celebration of financial freedom aboard the Live Like No One Else Cruise! 👩🏽‍💻 Are you protected with the right insurance? Find out with our online Coverage Checkup. 🚑 Get covered! Find a RamseyTrusted insurance pro at Zander Insurance. 🖋️ Create your legally binding will using our online will-maker, powered by Mama Bear Legal Forms. Offers From Today’s Sponsors This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍋‍🟩 Reddish Rita Recipe courtesy of our Smart Money Happy Hour mixologist 1 ounce of reposado tequila 1 ounce of blanco tequila 3-4 ounces of orange liqueur 1 ounce of lime juice 1/2 ounce of agave nectar Instructions: In a cocktail shaker, combine reposado tequila, blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave nectar. Add ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain the mixture into a salt-rimmed glass and enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! It's Independence Day and Rachel and George are celebrating in true Smart Money Happy Hour style—with patriotic cocktails and a little chat about financial independence. Is it a realistic goal, or should you aim for financial peace instead? They'll answer these questions on financial dependencies and more. Next Steps 📱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. 🎥 Go check out our video on navigating awkward money conversations. Offers From Today's Sponsors This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🇺🇸 American Collins Recipe: The Spruce Eats 1 1/2 ounces of gin 3/4 ounce of simple syrup 3–4 ounces of club soda 1/2 ounce of lemon juice 8 blueberries 4 cherries Instructions: In a collins glass, muddle blueberries, cherries, simple syrup and lemon juice. Then, add the gin and fill the glass with ice. Stir briefly and top with club soda. Garnish with a cherry and a lemon wheel and enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! We’re all guilty of the occasional little white lie, but are they as harmless as they seem? Today, Rachel and George discuss how these fibs could actually be dipping into your wallet without you even noticing. Join them for a look at the financial impact of our everyday words. Next Steps 📱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. 🎥 Check out George’s video where he breaks down investing for beginners. 💰 Navigate your investments with expert guidance from a SmartVestor Pro. Offers From Today's Sponsors This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍋 Creamy Lemonade Recipe: Every Little Crumb Servings: 6 Ingredients: • 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk • 1 cup lemon juice • 3 cups cold water • 2 cups ice Instructions: In a pitcher, whisk together the lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk. Add the cold water and stir, and then add the ice. For added flair, serve with extra lemon slices and optional mint leaves and enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today to create a free budget! Are "Get Ready With Me" videos filling your feed? Join George and Rachel as they explore the internet's latest obsession with watching strangers’ routines, explain how it fuels comparison culture, and offer some helpful tips to keep your spending safe from viral trends. Next Steps 📱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. 🎥 Watch George and Rachel break down bad habits that are hurting your wallet. Offers From Today's Sponsors This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥃 Maple Bourbon Sour Recipe: Joy + Oliver Ingredients: • 1 1/2 ounce bourbon • 3/4 ounce lemon juice • 3/4 ounce maple syrup • 4 ice cubes • 1 rosemary sprig Instructions: In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, lemon juice and maple syrup and fill with ice. Shake until fully combined and pour into your favorite cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh rosemary and enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget! Ever feel like “going on vacation” is more work than rest? From booking flights to wrangling kids to drowning in laundry when you get home—it feels like the pre-trip to-do list never ends! So today, George and Rachel are digging into the true cost of rest when it comes to your time, relationships and most importantly, your money. Next Steps 🖥️ Sign up for FPU to start making progress with your money goals. 💸 Get your sinking fund questions answered with this step-by-step article. 🏖️ Get the scoop on the rise and fall of short-term vacation rentals. 📱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. Offers From Today's Sponsors This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: Orange Creamsicle Cocktail Recipe: StyledByDaisies.com Ingredients: · 2 ounces whipped vodka · 1 ounce Cointreau · 2 ounces orange juice · 1.5 ounces heavy cream · 1 orange slice Instructions: Add vodka, orange liqueur, orange juice, heavy cream and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake for 15-30 seconds. Pour all contents into a cocktail glass, add more ice if needed, garnish with a fresh orange slice and enjoy! Listen to More From Ramsey Network 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 💰 George Kamel 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget! Ever think about turning your back on city life for wide, open spaces and self-sufficiency? From trendy aesthetics to what it really costs to live off the land, Rachel and George are exploring the allure of homesteading to see if the simple life truly is better. Next Steps · 📱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. · 🎓 Learn to win with money by enrolling in Financial Peace University. Offers From Today's Sponsors This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: Earl Grey Tea and Tonic Mocktail 🍸 Recipe: Simply Recipes Ingredients: Earl Grey Tea Syrup · 1 cup sugar · 1/2 cup water · 2–3 Earl Grey tea bags Mocktail · 3/4 ounce Earl Grey tea syrup · 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice · 3–4 ounces tonic water · 8 ounces crushed ice Instructions: To make the syrup, combine the water and sugar and bring it to a boil, then remove from the heat. Add the tea bags to steep and let it cool in the fridge for 30 minutes. Fill a highball glass with ice, then pour in the cooled syrup, lemon juice and tonic water. Gently stir and serve. Listen to More From Ramsey Network 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 💰 George Kamel 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024

💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget! In this week's episode, George and Rachel are giving financial transformations a nostalgic twist by channeling early 2000s makeover shows, complete with dramatic "before and after" reveals. Next Steps 📱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. 🎓 Learn to win with money by enrolling in Financial Peace University. Offers From Today's Sponsors This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to http://joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Strawberry Basil Martini Recipe: Styled by Daisies Ingredients: 2 ounces gin 3/4 ounce strawberry simple syrup 4 basil leaves 1 ounce lemon juice 1 egg white  Instructions: In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, strawberry syrup, lemon juice, basil, and egg white. Dry shake, add 5–7 cubes of ice, then shake again. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a strawberry slice. Listen to More From Ramsey Network 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 💰 George Kamel 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2024

💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today. Create a free budget! Ever wonder how far some people will go for money? Join George and Rachel as they unravel the dark side of money psychology and its gripping ties to true crime. From insurance payouts to money laundering, they’re uncovering what makes money a motive for crime. Next Steps · 🖋️ Make a plan for your legacy today! Create your state-specific will online with the help of Mama Bear Legal Forms. · 🔐 Protect your family’s future. Get free term life insurance quotes from Zander Insurance. · 📱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. Offers From Today's Sponsors This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web and get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/smartmoney. Today’s Happy Hour Special:🍸 Black Widow Ingredients: · 1 ounce vodka · 2 ounces Chambord raspberry liqueur · 1/2 teaspoon activated charcoal powder · 1 teaspoon lime juice · 1 teaspoon simple syrup · 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters · 2-3 Blackberries Instructions: Pour vodka, raspberry liqueur, charcoal powder, lime juice, simple syrup and bitters in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into glass. Top with blackberries for garnish. Listen to More From Ramsey Network 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 💰 George Kamel 💼 The Ken Coleman Show 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2024