George Kamel

George Kamel

George Kamel is a personal finance expert and co-host of The Ramsey Show and Smart Money Happy Hour. Following Ramsey’s proven money plan, George went from negative net worth to a millionaire in under 10 years. His goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid money traps so they can live a life with more margin, options and freedom. This show will simplify complex money topics, bust money myths with actual facts, and debunk the stupid financial advice you're seeing in your social media feed. All with a healthy dose of pop culture, humor, and snark. Have a story for George? Send us a message to guest@georgekamel.com. Want George on your show? Connect with us at media@georgekamel.com

Episodes

June 13, 2025 12 mins
📗 Order my hardcover book, Breaking Free From Broke, or listen to the audiobook. Are you smarter than the average American when it comes to money? In this episode, I’mtackling three of the hardest questions from a personal finance quiz (so test your knowledge byplaying along)! Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video 9 Ways You’re Losing Money Without Realizing It. • 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized pl...
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📗 Listen to my audiobook, Breaking Free From Broke. Think you’re living the frugal life? In this episode, I’ll share 11 places frugal people avoid and how to tell if it’s time to rethink your money habits. Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video ⁠12 Rules for (a Frugal) Life⁠. • 📈 ⁠Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.⁠ • ⁠💵⁠ ⁠Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!⁠•  Connect ...
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💰 Find out your earning potential with the Investment Calculator.  TikTok is full of free money advice—proceed with caution, folks. In this episode, I react to the latest roundup of personal finance content sweeping the internet. Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video 21 Things Broke People Waste Money On. • 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. • 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the Every...
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📙 Listen to my audiobook, Breaking Free From Broke.   If you’ve been chasing your money goals, you’ve probably already had some wins worth celebrating. In this episode, find out 11 financial milestones that prove you’re doing better than you might realize. Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video How I Went From Broke to Millionaire in Under 10 Years. • 💰 Beat debt and build wealth faster with Financial Peace University. • 💸 Get ...
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💸 Take the free, five-minute Side Hustle Quiz and start growing your income!   Is it possible to make money without doing anything? In this episode, I’m reacting to a list of eight ways to make money with no effort. You’ll learn what’s nonsense, what’s smart, and a few real ways to make money with minimal work required.   Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my videos:o ⁠17 Things Frugal People REFUSE to Buy⁠ o ⁠Best Way to Pay Off Debt F...
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Could we be heading into a recession—or is the media just being dramatic to get clicks? In this episode, you’ll learn what a recession really is and how to protect your money if the economy goes south. Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video Best Way to Pay Off Debt Fast (That Actually Works). • 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. • 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! C...
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💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!    Buckle up as I hit the road with mental health expert (and my best friend) Dr. John Delony. Find out the top money mistake couples are making in 2025, how to get on the same page financially, plus the answer to the biggest question of all: Is John even a real doctor?   Next Steps:  • 📞 Ask Dr. John Delony a question! Call 844-693-3291 or ⁠send him a message⁠. ...
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💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! Thanks to DoorDash and Klarna, you can now finance a Crunchwrap Supreme! In this episode, find out why this ridiculous (aka, totally loco) new partnership is bad news and how to avoid the buy now, pay later trap. Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video How to Detox Your Money in 30 Days. • 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. Connect W...
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💰 Find a RamseyTrusted tax pro you can trust. The IRS just dropped a new rule . . . but most people have no idea. In this episode, find out exactly what’s changed and how to avoid taking a hit during tax season.  Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video The Biggest Tax Changes in 2025. • 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. • 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! Connect ...
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📗 Order my audiobook, Breaking Free From Broke.  We’ve all messed up with money—some in bigger (and more hilarious) ways than others. 😅 In this episode, we’re hitting the streets to hear real people’s biggest money fails and what they can teach the rest of us. Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video 5 Money Mistakes People Constantly Make! • 🖊️ Take this audience survey for a chance to win a $250 gift card!  • 📈 Are you on track...
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📗 Order my audiobook, Breaking Free From Broke.  Thinking about cashing out your 401(k) early? Bad idea, my guy. In this episode, find out why that’s a slippery slope and what to do instead if you want to protect your wealth. Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video How Much You Should Have in Your 401(k)—by Age. • ✍️ Hustle smarter, not harder. Take my free Side Hustle Quiz. • 💰Find out your earning potential with the Investment C...
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📗 Listen to my audiobook, Breaking Free From Broke. You might know if your credit score is “good” or “bad,” but do you really know why? In this episode, find out exactly what goes into it and how you can get the best score. Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my videos: o How I Bought a House With No Credit Score o I Tried Renting a Car Without a Credit Card o I Have Zero Credit and Tried Renting an Apartment • 🖊️ Take this audience ...
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In this episode, I’m hitting the road with multimillionaire, investor and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom.Stick around to hear about the five types of wealth, how to leave a legacy that matters, and why he thinks babies should have investment accounts. Next Steps: • 🖊️ Take this audience survey for a chance to win a $250 gift card!• ✍️ Check out Sahil Bloom’s first book, The 5 Types of Wealth. • 🎥 Watch my video Agree to Disagree |...
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💰 Get Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Investing for free. In this episode, find out the proven order for investing so you can avoid making rookie mistakes that drain your wallet. Next Steps:  • 🖊️ Take this audience survey for a chance to win a $250 gift card! • 🎥 Watch my video Avoid These Investing Traps at All Costs. • 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. • 💸 Plug your numbers in to the R...
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📗 Order my audiobook, Breaking Free From Broke.   Are you cruising toward a dream retirement—or a full-blown retirement disaster? In this episode, find out how much Americans have in their 401(k) by age and learn how to build a nest egg that lets you retire with confidence. Next Steps:  • 🖊️ Take this audience survey for a chance to win a $250 gift card. • 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized pl...
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May 9, 2025 13 mins
Saving money doesn’t have to be miserable or complicated. In this episode, you’ll learn 32 practical savings hacks that can help you keep more money in your pocket—starting today. Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video A Step-by-Step Guide to Lowering Your Monthly Bills. • 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. • 📗 Order my new audiobook, Breaking Free From Broke. • 💵 Start your free budget today. ...
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📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. In this episode, I’m grabbing coffee with bestselling author and host of The School of Greatness podcast, Lewis Howes. Stick around to find out what top performers do differently and how shifting your money mindset is the key to building real wealth. Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video Codie Sanchez: You’re Being Lied To About Getting Rich | Millionaires in Car...
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Streaming used to be the cheaper option... but now it’s a full-on money trap! In this episode, find out what the cause of “streamflation” is and get five simple strategies you can use to cut your costs big-time. Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video A Step-by-Step Guide to Lowering Your Monthly Bills. • 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. • 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar...
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The personal finance report card is in—and it’s not looking good for almost half of Americans. In this episode, find out how your knowledge compares to the rest of the country, plus learn which five money skills everyone needs. Next Steps: 🎥 Watch my video Investing for Beginners. 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. 📗 Get my new audiobook, Breaking Free From Broke. 💵 Start your free budget tod...
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📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. I managed to upset the internet—again! In this episode, find out which hot take got everyone so fired up, whether I was actually in the wrong (spoiler alert: probably not), and why listening to my advice could save you thousands.  Next Steps: • 🎥 Watch my video Why Is No One Talking About America's Wealth Killer? • 🎥 Watch my video The Best Used Cars Under $5...
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