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.
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June 13, 2024 • 36 mins
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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.
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June 6, 2024 • 36 mins
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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.
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May 30, 2024 • 48 mins
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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.
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May 23, 2024 • 30 mins
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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.
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May 16, 2024 • 23 mins
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If “financial literacy” is as foreign to you as our obsession with avocado toast, that could cost you a lot more than an embarrassing moment at brunch. Join Rachel and George for a breakdown of all the financial terms you need to know. But don’t worry, they’ll be attempting some random trivia of their own.
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May 9, 2024 • 39 mins
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What do puka shells, water beds and lifted trucks have in common? They’re all status symbols (or were at some point). In this episode, Rachel and George will unpack the most popular and bizarre status symbols from throughout history and around the world. They’ll also reveal which ones are worth pursuing—and how to not break the bank in the process.
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May 2, 2024 • 35 mins
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Cue the confetti! What better way to celebrate Rachel's and George’s birthdays than with some birthday-themed trends and trivia, the birthday freebie list that dreams are made of, and affordable gift ideas. Plus, they’ll give their best tips for throwing a birthday bash on a budget.
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April 25, 2024 • 30 mins
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You were “today years old” when . . . you learned about catch-up contributions, HSA benefits and the scam of genuine leather. Today we’re spilling all the tea on money (and life) lessons we learned too early, too late or right on time.
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April 18, 2024 • 38 mins
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We love a heroic attempt to save money! Until it backfires. (Let’s be real: We’ve all botched at least one DIY project.) Join Rachel and George for a relatable recap of the internet’s best frugal fails and find out where penny pinching might cost you more in the long run!
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April 11, 2024 • 33 mins
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Venmo requests for $2? Obsessively checking the Dow’s daily swings? No thanks! Rachel and George are calling out America’s cringiest financial “icks” so you don’t have to. Plus, they’ve got some thoughts for the haters who think our tried-and-true financial principles are a total turnoff.
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April 4, 2024 • 33 mins
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Stash, stash, spend! In this episode, Rachel and George are breaking down America’s current attitude about saving money. Plus, they’ll decide which popular explanations for dipping into savings are justified—and their answers might surprise you.
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March 28, 2024 • 39 mins
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Life is hard, but it’s nothing a “little treat” can’t fix . . . right? Get Rachel and George’s take on the true cost of those seemingly innocent serotonin splurges. Plus, we’re keeping our hosts honest about the treats they secretly love to indulge in!
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March 21, 2024 • 42 mins
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Are we the world’s biggest basketball fans? Not exactly. But we’re always game for a friendly bracket competition! Join Rachel and George for a special round of March MONEY Madness as they debate some of the worst financial products in the world.
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March 14, 2024 • 42 mins
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What do Smart Money Happy Hour viewers really think about cutting up credit cards, the Baby Steps, and combining finances with their spouse? Tune in to find out! This week, George and Rachel react to your comments and raise their glasses to all the keyboard critics, trolls and BFFs who keep things lively in the comments section.
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March 7, 2024 • 31 mins
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We admit it: We love saving money! This week, George and Rachel are dishing out some of their favorite legit (and ludicrous) money loopholes, discounts and freebies that you might miss if you don’t read the fine print. (Free refills at Starbucks? Hello!)
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February 29, 2024 • 40 mins
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Did your parents give you “the talk” as a kid—the money talk, that is? This week, Rachel and George weigh in on how previous generations have done with teaching their kids about money, and what you need to know to raise your own money-smart kids.
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February 22, 2024 • 37 mins
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It’s Smart Money Happy Hour, of course we’re going to take a crack at a fun social media trend and use it to talk about money! This week, Rachel and George put an #OfCourse! twist on things Baby Steps Millionaires do to reach that $1 million milestone and keep building wealth. Shout out to the following creators for their #OfCourse! takes: @kaycegbrown, @dom.domination, @kel...
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February 15, 2024 • 39 mins
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Room service or extra room? Live like you’ve got a maid or live like a local? Rachel and George weigh in on the pros and cons of staying in a short-term rental (versus a hotel). And if you’re thinking about investing, they’ve got smart money advice for that too.
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February 8, 2024 • 37 mins
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You can’t buy love . . . but don’t tell that to the guy who spends $499 a month on dating apps! Today, George and Rachel break down the cost of dating and what the average American relationship will cost you over a lifetime. The bottom line: Whether you’re married or single, love is expensive—budget accordingly.
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February 1, 2024 • 31 mins
Why are wealthy people dressing like they have no money while broke people are trying to dress like they live at the Biltmore? In this episode, George and Rachel break down the latest fashion trends, how they affect your bank account, and why we tend to want what we don’t have.
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· Why trendy things will never be worth what you pay for them, like the Stanley tumbler in cosmo pink
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