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.

Cringey family convos with a side of dry turkey? 😵‍💫 No thanks! Rachel and George invite Dr. John Delony to happy hour so we can all learn to ask better (and safer) questions this holiday season.
 
In This Episode:  
·     George’s delicious Middle Eastern alternative to sweet potato casserole
·     Actual questions you can use to start fun, friendly conversations with family
·     Why those infamous Black Friday deals may be better than ever this year
 
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This Week’s Happy Hour Special: 
The “Not Terrible” Sparkling Rosemary Grapefruit Mocktail

·     4 ounces grapefruit juice
·     2 ounces sparkling water
·     1 sprig rosemary
·     Grapefruit wedge

Muddle fresh rosemary in the bottom of a tall glass. (Bonus: Pause for some aromatherapy!) Fill glass with ice. Pour in grapefruit juice and sparkling water. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Safe Thanksgiving Conversation Starters (Plus How to Survive Black Friday)

Join as Rachel Cruze and George Kamel host Smart Money Happy Hour LIVE for the first time ever! From the SMART Conference stage in Dallas, Texas, find out which common (and costly) money mistakes get the best of us and our favorite celebs.
 
In This Episode:  
·     A rousing game of Put a Finger Down with the audience
·     The seven-figure secret Ryan Reynolds kept from his wife
·     George’s not-so-guilty pleasure and why Rachel’s probably a better human being
 
Helpful Resources:   
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This Week’s Happy Hour Special: 
 
Paloma Mocktail:
1/4 cup grapefruit juice
Juice from half a lime
1/2 cup Topo Chico (or other sparkling water)
Optional: 1 ounce tequila

Steps for Paloma Mocktail: 
1. Pour the grapefruit juice, lime juice and Topo Chico over ice.
2. Stir about 20 seconds, top with a lime wedge, and enjoy!

We Confess Our Biggest Money Mistakes (LIVE From Dallas)

Vinyl, skin care and tequila, oh my! Rachel and George spill their thoughts on celeb products, cool kid brands and how to swap FOMO for JOMO (the joy of missing out).
 
In This Episode:  
·     The iconic first CDs Rachel and George bought with their own money
·     A casual battle of celebrity tequilas
·     The brilliant question Rachel asks herself to stop a spending spiral
 

Helpful Resources:  
·     Be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card when you take our listener survey! Click here to let us know what you think.   
·     Do you have 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.  
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This Week’s Happy Hour Special: 
 
El Diablo
·     1 1/2 ounces tequila
·     1/2 ounce crème de cassis
·     1/2 ounce lime juice
·     3 ounces ginger beer

Fill a shaker with ice. Add tequila, crème de cassis and lime juice. Do a little dance until sufficiently mixed. Strain over fresh ice and top with ginger beer.

Are Celeb Products Worth the Hype? (Why We’re ALL Shopping Under Their *Influence*)

Social media money advice? It can get a little sus. 🤨 Join Rachel and George as they sip, scroll and share candid reactions to the wild world of #FinTok (Financial TikTok)! Plus, they’ll share pro tips for sorting the good advice from the bad. 
 
In This Episode:  
🚩 Red flags to look for when influencers and celebs share “financial advice”
🚩 The product Kim Kardashian can’t promote for the next three years
🚩 George’s hot take on who should have sung “Listen to Your Heart”
 
Helpful Resources:  
·     Be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card when you take our listener survey! Click here to let us know what you think.   
·     Do you have 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.  
·     Support our sponsor! Gazelle – Terms & Conditions apply. Visit https://bit.ly/3DbkaRK for more information. Established by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC. 
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This Week’s Happy Hour Special: 
 
Espresso Marti-No
·     2 ounces Seedlip Spice 94 (nonalcoholic spirit)
·     2 ounces cold brew concentrate
·     1/2 ounce simple syrup

Pour Spice 94, cold brew and simple syrup over ice in a shaker. Shake for 20 seconds. Strain into a fancy glass (#KamelCoupeClub) and enjoy!

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