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Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Ramsey Network

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 un...

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Bougie Expenses That Are Worth Every Penny

💻 Need a financial pro? Check out RamseyTrusted®! From first-class flights to in-home saunas, today we’re confessing whether we’d “bouge it...

43:58Oct 22, 2026

Firing Back at Our Comment Section Haters

🏠 Check out the Mortgage Calculator! Comment section check! That’s right—we’re fearlessly addressing your questions, comments and criticism...

41:31Oct 15, 2026

Judging Your Shopping Addiction (and How to Overcome It)

💻 Wondering how you’re actually doing with money? Find out where you stand. Since everyone’s “doing their own research” these days, we deci...

45:00Oct 8, 2026

VIRAL Trends Taking Over Your Algorithm in 2026

💻 Take the Side Hustle Quiz here! If you can’t beat ’em, follow them? Today we’re reacting to the biggest social and spending trends of 202...

34:22Oct 1, 2026

Tipping Culture: When the Heck Should You Actually Tip?

💵 Check out this article How Much You Should Tip in Common Situations. Here’s one for your next family dinner: Tipping in 2026—you have fee...

43:48Sep 24, 2026

Attention World! This Is What Things Should Cost

💵 Check out the Investing Calculator! A family trip to the movies can easily cost $80 these days; it’s rough out there! Today we’re talking...

42:56Sep 17, 2026

Scale of 1–10: How Strict Are We on These Ramsey Rules?

❓ Have a money question? Ask Ramsey is here to help! Have you ever read an “opinions are my own” disclaimer in someone’s social media bio? T...

45:04Sep 10, 2026

Financial Experts Rank Your WEIRDEST Unexpected Expenses

💵 Create a free budget and find more margin with EveryDollar. This one goes out to ole Murphy and that pesky little law of his. (If you kno...

43:47Sep 3, 2026

Ultimate Hot Take Compilation: Tacky, Sketchy, Icky and Worth It

💵 Create a free budget and find more margin with EveryDollar. When it comes to life and money, we’re full of hot takes. Join us for a nosta...

142:07Sep 1, 2026

Finances, Friendship and FUN with Annie F. Downs

💵 Create a free budget and find more margin with EveryDollar. The “F” in our guest’s name stands for “Fun”—and boy did we have all the fun...

66:57Aug 27, 2026

46 Minutes of Unique TikTok Side Hustles

💻 Take the Side Hustle Quiz here! We all need a little wiggle room in the budget from time to time. Today, we’re reacting to the internet’s...

47:22Aug 20, 2026

Explaining the Lore Behind Ramsey Slang (“Plastic” Surgery?)

Get your ticket for Investing Essentials today! If you’ve ever wondered what phrases like “clock the tea” or “rice and beans” mean—today’s e...

51:54Aug 13, 2026

Luxury vs. Dupe (Can You Spot the Difference?)

📙 Check out George’s book Breaking Free From Broke. Taste tests, TikTok trends, a little friendly competition—today may be all about “dupe”...

44:00Aug 6, 2026

Waste or Worth It: Rating “Life-Changing” Products

💵 Create a free budget and find more margin with EveryDollar. If every product is “life-changing” then no product is life-changing. We’re c...

50:18Jul 30, 2026

Blind Ranking the Internet’s WILDEST Investment Stories

🎟️ Get your ticket for Investing Essentials today! When it comes to money, is boring always best? From everyday internet scams to rare lott...

43:17Jul 23, 2026

10 Signs You’re Doing Better Than Most Americans

✅ Connect with one of our Ramsey Trusted providers. Sure, the world feels like it’s on fire, but hear me out: What if you’re doing better fi...

39:55Jul 16, 2026

Frugal Hacks That Could Go Too Far

💰 Find extra money in just two weeks with our Money Finder Challenge! Whether you love or hate frugal living, this one’s for you! We’re exp...

41:34Jul 9, 2026

Judging Lifestyle Upgrades: When Is It Finally Okay to Splurge?

📚 Grab a copy of George’s book, Breaking Free From Broke! At what point does “treat yourself” become a line item in the budget? Today we’re...

53:14Jul 2, 2026

Calling Out the Biggest Money Wasters of All Time

💰 Find extra money in just two weeks with our Money Finder Challenge! We’ve all fallen for a scheme or two on our worst day, but the import...

51:04Jun 25, 2026

Surprisingly Simple Things That Make You Feel Wealthy

📈 Need help with investing? Check out our free guide! When was the first time you didn’t feel broke? Whether you have an answer to that que...

45:23Jun 18, 2026