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 Cru...
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Whether you’re a weekend DJ or assembling boxed furniture, extra money is extra money. In this episode, find out how to pick a good side hustle that makes the most of your time and talents.
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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🥃 Kentucky Colonel
Recipe: Difford’s Guide
2 ounces Bourbon whiskey
1/2 ounce Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur
Instructions: Select and pre-chill an old-fashioned glass. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist. Stir all ingredients with ice. Strain into ice-filled glass. Express lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as a garnish.
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Our Ultimate Guide to Budget-Friendly Travel
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Is dragging yourself to the airport at 4 a.m. for a $90 round-trip flight worth it? In this episode, Rachel and George weigh in on travel budget hacks you can try to save big on your next trip.
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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Seabreeze
Recipe: Difford’s Guide
1 2/3 ounce Ketel One vodka
2 1/2 ounce cranberry juice
1 ounce pink grapefruit juice
Instructions: Select and pre-chill a Collins glass. Prepare garnish of lime wedge and shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into ice-filled glass and garnish with lime wedge.
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The Money Strategies That Are NOT Dave Ramsey Approved!
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If you’re debt-free but holding onto that Disney credit card, you might be “Ramsey-ish.” In this episode, find out what that means for you and your finances.
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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Cranberry Fizz Mocktail
Recipe: @holisticrendezvous
1 ounce cranberry juice
1/2 ounce rosemary thyme syrup
Top with sparkling water
Rosemary sprig (garnish)
Ice (cranberry and rosemary)
Instructions:
Syrup: Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes and then remove from heat. There should be about 3/4 cup liquid left. Strain and store in the fridge for about a week.
Mocktail: Rim a lowball glass with maple syrup (or honey) and coarse sugar and fill with ice. Add all ingredients and top with fresh or frozen whole cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
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What Level of Crunchy Are You?
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On a scale of cloth diapers to compost, how crunchy are you? In this episode, get Rachel and George’s take on popular “clean” products. Plus, find the best crunchy money-saving hacks out there.
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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Kentucky Flyer
Recipe: Difford’s Guide
Luxardo maraschino cherries (optional for garnish)
Mint sprigs (optional for garnish)
1 1/2 ounces straight rye whiskey
1/2 ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur
1/3 ounce lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/6 ounce chilled water
3 drops saline solution
Instructions: Pre-chill a Nick and Nora glass. Prepare a garnish of skewered Luxardo maraschino cherries and a mint sprig. Shake the rest of the ingredients with ice and fine strain into the chilled glass. Garnish with the skewered cherry and mint sprigs bouquet.
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Reacting to Random Things People Used Their “Emergency” Fund For
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Nothing screams emergency fund like a full-scale raccoon home infestation. In this episode, Rachel and George share the weirdest things listeners spent their emergency fund on and the lessons we can learn from these scary stories.
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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Cubanada
Recipe: Difford’s Guide
Ingredients:
1 2/3 ounces Caribbean blended rum aged 6–10 years
3/4 ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 ounce maple syrup
Instructions: Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass. Prepare garnish of lime wedge. Shake all ingredients with ice. Fine strain into chilled glass. Garnish with lime wedge on rim.
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About 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.