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Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
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.
Episodes
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Money Myths From the TV Shows That Raised Us
Rachel Cruze, Rachel Green, George Kamel and George Costanza—the gang’s all here! We’re covering the unrealistic paychecks of everybody’s favorite TV show…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Should We Let the Middle Class Go Extinct?
Who’s feeling middle class fancy? Join Rachel and George as they celebrate “the backbone of America” and try to figure out if the rumors are true . . . Is the…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Should You Go All In for All-Inclusives?
Not all that glitters is gold. Rachel and George are here to crunch the numbers, debate the pros and cons, and decide once and for all if all-inclusive…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Is Caffeine Addiction Draining Our Wallets?
Epic Starbucks orders, lab-grown energy drinks, your hipster friend’s pour-over coffee phase . . . It’s no secret that America loves a good caffeine rush! In…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
The ’90s Are Back! (And Coming for Our Cash)
Is Blockbuster about to pull an Abercrombie? Rachel and George discuss the rise and fall of iconic ’90s businesses. Which ones are headed for a comeback, which…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Men vs. Women: Who Handles Money Better?
Featuring the very first LIVE audience in the new Ramsey Event Center, Rachel and George tackle a conversation about gender and money from the Smart Conference…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Why Fewer People Are Having Kids Today
Does saying yes to babies mean saying no to wealth and retirement? Rachel and George talk about the major money fears stopping Millennials and Gen Zers from…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Are MLMs Legit? (And Is the “Free” Luxury Car a Scam?)
Whether you love MLMs or just love to hate ’em, none of us are immune to getting a “Hey, hun!” in our DMs. But have all the boss babes really been conned? Join…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Old Money vs. New Money: Which Aesthetic Wins With Wealth?
Cheers, old sport! The TikTok teens have spoken, and we’re here to ask the hard-hitting questions on the latest viral hashtag. What is “old-money aesthetic,”…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Dupes, Counterfeits, Scams, Oh My! Is Anyone Safe?
Smart Money DUUUPE. Just kidding—it’s still the real us. And we’re going to talk about everything from cheap versions of viral high-end products to internet…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
11 Awkward Money Conversations (and How to Navigate Them)
It’s about to get awkward! 😬 Whether you think it’s time to confront your aging parents about their iffy money habits or you’re fighting the good fight against…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Savvy or Sketchy: Do These Money-Saving Hacks Go Too Far?
There’s genius––and then there’s evil genius. Rachel and George go head-to-head on some of today’s ethically questionable penny-pinching hacks to help us all…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Unique Money Traditions You Won’t Find in the US
You’ve heard of pin the tail on the donkey, but are you familiar with pin the dollar on the bride? Join Rachel and George on a journey to learn about money…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
There’s a Fee for That and We’re OVER It—What Now?
Biden’s not feeling the junk fees and neither are we! Turns out Americans are being nickeled and dimed to the tune of $24 billion a year, which begs the…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Influencer . . . Modern-Day Dream Job or Money Pit?
We’re covering the ins and outs of social media influencing—is it a realistic side hustle? Listen to hear Rachel and George cover popular internet lingo and…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
What Americans Are Asking Google and ChatGPT About Us—and Money
Technology, personal finance, jury duty—Rachel and George cover some hard-hitting topics as they answer the internet’s most popular “How to get out of . . .”…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Football vs. Finance: What the Big Game Is Costing America (and You)
Goooo sports! It’s almost time for the big matchup between the Eagles and the Chiefs––or as George likes to think of it: cheesesteaks vs. BBQ. Whether you’re a…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
“Spare” Change: Prince Harry’s 8-Figure Book Deal (and Our Takeaways)
Rachel and George are here to unpack Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir, Spare. Find out if Meghan is really to blame for all the drama, whether or not Harry is a…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
What “Bennifer” and Other Power Couples Prove About Money
Some things––and people––are just better together! (Tomdaya, anyone? 😍) Rachel and George ask what defines a power couple and why unity is such a key…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
The Pink Tax: Does Life Really Cost More for Women?
A red and blue debate in this episode? No thanks. Pink? Absolutely! 💕 Rachel Cruze and George Kamel discuss the pink tax and investigate other gender-related…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
2022’s Biggest Pop Culture Moments (With Even Bigger Price Tags)
Last year’s iconic pop culture moments don’t just jiggle, jiggle––they fold! From Harry Styles’ world tour to Inventing Anna to the Depp-Heard trial, Rachel…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
A Magic Salary for Happiness? (And a Tell-All From People Earning It)
Maybe you can slap a price tag on happiness! 🤑 Rachel and George crunch the numbers on actual budgets from people making the “ideal” salary according to…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
The REAL Reason Concerts Are So Expensive (Taylor’s Version)
Is Ticketmaster the reason for the teardrops on your guitar? Rachel Cruze and George Kamel reveal why concert tickets are so expensive and how you can see your…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Mariah, Dolly, Darlene, Lindsay and the "Christmas Queen" Controversy
Are Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” royalties enough to crown her Little Miss Queen of Christmas? Rachel and George check out the competition…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
The Shocking Cost of Tying the Knot (and a Better Way to Spend Your Money)
Can you hear the wedding bells? Whether you’re getting married, in a bridal party, or still wondering why you didn’t get a plus one 🤔, Rachel Cruze and George…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Son of a Nutcracker! Hidden Money Messages in Classic Christmas Movies
Christmas movies are gifts that keep on . . . giving us money lessons? 🤔🎄💰 Rachel and George break down the hidden financial wisdom in all your favorites, from…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Love Is Blind’s Best (and Most Cringeworthy) Money Lessons
Whether you know what the “clementine controversy” is or not, there are still plenty of money lessons to learn from Netflix’s reality megahit Love Is Blind! 😍…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Safe Thanksgiving Conversation Starters (Plus How to Survive Black Friday)
Cringey family convos with a side of dry turkey? 😵💫 No thanks! Rachel and George invite Dr. John Delony to happy hour so we can all learn to ask better (and…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
We Confess Our Biggest Money Mistakes (LIVE From Dallas)
Join as Rachel Cruze and George Kamel host Smart Money Happy Hour LIVE for the first time ever! From the SMART Conference stage in Dallas, Texas, find out…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Are Celeb Products Worth the Hype? (Why We’re ALL Shopping Under Their *Influence*)
Vinyl, skin care and tequila, oh my! Rachel and George spill their thoughts on celeb products, cool kid brands and how to swap FOMO for JOMO (the joy of…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Scroll With Caution! How to Spot Bad Money Advice on Social
Social media money advice? It can get a little sus. 🤨 Join Rachel and George as they sip, scroll and share candid reactions to the wild world of #FinTok…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Your Permission to Be Shamelessly Bougie (and How to Afford It)
We’re flying first class today, friends. Join as Rachel Cruze and George Kamel get vulnerable about their bougiest habits (on a budget), give their candid…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
The True Cost of Being on Reality TV (And Why You Should Care)
Fill up your Stanley cup, friends—things are about to get spicy! Join Rachel Cruze and George Kamel as they talk trash TV, why being on The Bachelor will make…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Guilt-Tipping: How to Deal With an Absurd Tipping Culture
Do you want to leave a tip with that . . . and that . . . and also that? Rachel and George talk current tipping trends giving Americans anxiety and why true…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Disney Adults, Disney Trauma, and How They Priced Out the Middle Class
Join Rachel Cruze and George Kamel as they talk price hikes, megafandom, and insider savings tips for the most magical (and arguably expensive) place on earth…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
How Rich Is the Royal Family? (And How to Build Your Financial Empire)
’Ello, mate! Join Rachel Cruze and George Kamel as they talk royals, riches and real ways we can all leave a brighter financial legacy for our families. In…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
The TV Network That Brainwashed Us All
Home is where the aesthetic is! Rachel Cruze and George Kamel discuss how HGTV and the rise of social media might have gotten our housing hopes up a little too…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Is Convenience Culture Worth Being Broke?
Scroll! Swipe! Spend? Rachel Cruze and George Kamel pour one out for the convenience culture trends making us BROKE (hello, Amazon Prime). In This Episode: ·…
- Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel
Introducing "Smart Money Happy Hour!"
"Smart Money Happy Hour" premieres on September 22nd. Pull up a chair to the happy hour you wish your friends were having. Mix two money experts with some hot…