Is Anything Actually Cheaper in 2025? Let's Find Out!
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Inflation is real right now . . . but we do have some things going for us. In this episode, Rachel and George reveal which things are cheaper now than they used to be, plus which purchases you can make that hold their value.
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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥃 Godfather
Recipe: @moodycocktails
1 ounce amaretto
1 ounce scotch
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Instructions: Pour all ingredients into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. Stir gently.
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47:08
Tactful or Tacky? We’re Judging the Wildest Frugal Wedding Fails
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Swapping sparklers for potato flakes for a budget-friendly wedding send-off might seem smart—until you end up covered in mashed potato. In this episode, Rachel and George react to real “frugal wedding fails” and share their take on what’s actually worth the money when planning your big day.
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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥃 Aperol Tequila Sour
Recipe: @cocktails
1 1/2 ounces tequila
1/2 ounce Aperol
1/2 ounce strawberry syrup
3/4 ounce lemon juice
1 egg white
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Instructions: Add all ingredients to a shaker. Shake without ice and then shake again with ice. Double strain over ice and add dashes of bitters.
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37:41
We’re Here to Judge Your Guilty Pleasures (With Love)
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Could your guilty pleasures—like fancy water or a fresh manicure appointment—actually be keeping you broke? Find out in this episode as Rachel and George reveal their own “guilty pleasure” purchases, plus react to some of yours.
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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥃 The King’s Shilling
Recipe: @anatomyofadrink
1 ounce bourbon
1 ounce aged rum
1/4 ounce coffee liqueur
1/4 ounce pineapple syrup
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Orange twist as a garnish
Instructions: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir with ice until chilled. Strain into a glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange twist.
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42:44
Are You a Quality or a Quantity Person? (And How That Affects Your Money)
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Would you rather buy one pair of expensive designer shoes or get five cheap pairs in every color? In this episode, Rachel and George make their case for quality vs. quantity, plus help you decide when it’s best to splurge or save.
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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Woo Woo Cocktail
Recipe: Difford’s Guide
1 ounce vodka
1/2 ounce peach schnapps
2 1/3 ounces cranberry juice
Instructions: Select and pre-chill an old-fashioned glass. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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40:24
’90s Status Symbols That Screamed “We’re Rich!”
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From Abercrombie jeans to Juicy Couture tracksuits, some things just felt fancier in the ’90s. In this episode, Rachel and George invite you to play along as they reveal the price of nostalgic status symbols and decide if they’re still worth the splurge today.
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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹Coconut Mojito Mocktail
Recipe: Kale Junkie
1/4 cup light canned coconut milk
1/2 lime
2 ounces ginger beer
2 ounces sparkling water
10 mint leaves
Sea salt for rimming the glass
Instructions: Cut the lime into slices and rub one of the slices along the rim of a tall glass, so that the lime juice coats it. Place the glass rim-down into the sea salt and rotate until the sea salt sticks to the rim. Add the mint leaves to a
tall glass , then, using a muddler or a spoon, muddle the mint leaves together until the minty smell begins to release. Add all the ingredients and stir.
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