Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

📖 Order Jade’s new book, What No One Tells You About Money.   Are you guilty of these annoying money habits? In this episode, we sit down with Jade Warshaw to rant about our biggest financial pet peeves. Let’s get into it!   Next Steps: 🎥 Watch our video Dave Ramsey Answers Your Most-Asked Questions. 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour.  📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it.   Connect With Our Sponsors:  Go to FAIRWINDS Credit Union for an exclusive account bundle! Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Get 20% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth.   Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Tequila Old Fashioned Recipe from Tommacy Cocktails  2 ounces reposado tequila 1/4 ounce mezcal 1/2 ounce agave nectar 2 dashes orange bitters 2 dashes black walnut bitters Orange peel (optional)   Instructions : Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for about 20–30 seconds until well chilled. Add a bourbon ice cube to a lowball or rocks glass and strain the drink into the glass over the ice. Express an orange peel over the drink by squeezing it to release the oils. Run the peel around the rim, drop it into the drink, and enjoy!   Explore More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

💻 Register for our Take Back Your Money in 2026 livestream for free!   No one can predict the future, but sometimes it’s fun to try! Today we’re sharing our best guesses for what’s to come in 2026. From housing and investment trends to celebrity weddings and court cases—we’ve got you covered.   Next Steps: 🎙️ Catch our episode We Debunk Your Top Excuses for Not Budgeting. 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Leave us a voicemail with your question at 877-306-1517 or send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it.  💵 Create a free budget and find more margin with EveryDollar.   Connect With Our Sponsors: Check out the FAIRWINDS Credit Union exclusive account bundle. Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Get 20% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth.   Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍾 New Year’s Champagne Champagne of your choice  Instructions: Pick up your favorite budget-friendly bottle of champagne and toast to the new year!   Explore More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

💻 Register for our Take Back Your Money in 2026 livestream for free!   From Katy Perry’s brief trip in space to our favorite moments on Smart Money Happy Hour—we’re breaking down the best and worst of 2025! Grab a drink and help us reminisce on an unforgettable (and slightly unhinged) year.   Next Steps: 🎙️ Catch our episode Spilling the Financial Tea With Our Better Halves. 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Leave us a voicemail with your question at 877-306-1517 or send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it.  💵 Create a free budget and find more margin with EveryDollar.   Connect With Our Sponsors: Check out the FAIRWINDS Credit Union exclusive account bundle. Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Get up to 20% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth.   Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 You’re a Mean One Recipe from Westgate Resorts  11/2 ounces Midori melon liqueur 1 ounce white rum 5 ounces lemon-lime soda 1 maraschino cherry   Instructions: Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add Midori liqueur and rum. Top with soda and stir gently to combine. Top with maraschino cherry and enjoy!   Explore More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

💻 Register now for our Take Back Your Money in 2026 livestream for free!   From office Christmas parties to eggnog to the catastrophe that is gingerbread house making—we’re judging all your holiday traditions. Plus, how to financially plan for (and survive) one of the busiest, most expensive seasons.   Next Steps: 🎙️ Catch our episode Unpacking Money Lessons From Your Favorite Christmas Movies. 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Leave us a voicemail with your question at 877-306-1517 or send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it.  💵 Create a free budget and find more margin with EveryDollar.   Connect With Our Sponsors: Check out the FAIRWINDS Credit Union exclusive account bundle. Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Get up to 20% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth.   Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Cran-Raspberry Martini Mocktail Recipe from TheBump.com   1 ounce lime juice 4 ounces raspberry sparkling water 1/4 ounce cranberry juice 1/2 ounce crushed raspberries   Instructions: Pour the lime juice, raspberry sparkling water and cranberry juice into a martini glass. Add raspberries and enjoy!   Explore More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

📕 Grab George Kamel’s book, Breaking Free from Broke.   Sometimes, you’ve got to entertain the haters and put your own teachings to the test. Today, we’re taking turns playing devil’s advocate against our own financial advice—tune in and let us know how we did in the comments!   Next Steps: 🎙️ Catch our episode We Dedicated an Entire Episode to Respond to the Haters. 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Leave us a voicemail with your question at 877-306-1517 or send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it.  💵 Create a free budget and find more margin with EveryDollar.   Connect With Our Sponsors: Check out the FAIRWINDS Credit Union exclusive account bundle. Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Get up to 40% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth.   Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Bourbon Milk Punch Recipe from Liquour.com 2 ounces bourbon 3 ounces whole milk 1 ounce simple syrup 2 dashes vanilla extract Garnish: nutmeg, freshly grated   Instructions: Add bourbon, whole milk, simple syrup and vanilla extract into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass, and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.   Explore More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman 📈 EntreLeadership   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices