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George Kamel

George Kamel is a personal finance expert and co-host of The Ramsey Show and Smart Money Happy Hour. Following Ramsey’s proven money plan, George went from negative net worth to a millionaire in under 10 years. His goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid money traps so they can live a life with more margin, options and freedom. 
This show will simplify complex money topics, bust money myths with actual facts, and debunk the stupid financial advice you're seeing in your social media feed. All with a healthy dose of pop culture, humor, and snark.
Have a story for George? Send us a message to guest@georgekamel.com. Want George on your show? Connect with us at media@georgekamel.com
 

The True Value of Having a Paid-Off Home

George Kamel

  • 170 views
  • 3 months ago
  • 08:39

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!    Wondering whether to pay off your mortgage early or invest instead? Well, I've been there, done that—mortgage paid off in just 26 months! I'm breaking down all the benefits to early home payoff plus what I've learned while living mortgage-free.     Next Steps  ▶️ Watch How to Pay Off Your House in 10 Years or Less.  Find out how much money you could save by paying off your home early with our Mortgage Payoff Calculator.   📗 Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke.    Offers From Today's Sponsors  This episode is sponsored by Laurel Road. 💸 Open a high-yield savings account and make your savings work harder for you. Check it out here: https://www.laurelroad.com/george.   This episode is also sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web at https://joindeleteme.com/george and use code GEORGE for 20% off. 🙌      Listen to More From Ramsey Network  🎙️ The Ramsey Show    🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour  💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show  💡 The Rachel Cruze Show  💼 The Ken Coleman Show  📈 EntreLeadership    Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy 

Is Rachel Cruze Secretly Frugal? (Bougie vs. Frugal)

George Kamel

  • 180 views
  • 3 months ago
  • 24:06

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!    Financial expert and my favorite partner in crime Rachel Cruze is back in the studio for another competition—and this time, it's personal. We're putting our friendship, egos and street cred all on the line to settle once and for all who deserves the title of Most Frugal.    Next Steps  🍸 Check out Rachel Cruze and George Kamel’s podcast, Smart Money Happy Hour!   📗 Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke.  Offers From Today's Sponsors  This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web at http://joindeleteme.com/george and use code GEORGE for 20% off. 🙌    This episode is sponsored by Tello, a mobile service plan designed to save you money. Go to http://www.tello.com/George for $5 off your first month of Tello’s unlimited data plan.  Listen to More From Ramsey Network  🎙️ The Ramsey Show    🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour  💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show  💡 The Rachel Cruze Show  💼 The Ken Coleman Show  📈 EntreLeadership    Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy 

7 Things That Improved My Financial Life

George Kamel

  • 180 views
  • 3 months ago
  • 09:26

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!    If you’re wondering how this formerly clueless millennial went from broke to millionaire, this episode is for you. I’m sharing seven things that helped me fix up my finances.    Next Steps  ▶️ Watch How I Went From Broke to Millionaire In Under 10 Years.   📗 Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke.    Offers From Today's Sponsors  This episode is sponsored by Tello, a mobile service plan designed to save you money. Go to https://www.tello.com/george for $5 off your first month of Tello’s unlimited data plan.  This episode is also sponsored by Laurel Road. 💸 Open a high-yield savings account and make your savings work harder for you. Check it out here: https://www.laurelroad.com/george    Listen to More From Ramsey Network  🎙️ The Ramsey Show    🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour  💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show  💡 The Rachel Cruze Show  💼 The Ken Coleman Show  📈 EntreLeadership     Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy 

Why 78% of Americans Are Broke

George Kamel

  • 200 views
  • 3 months ago
  • 10:13

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!    Stuck in the paycheck-to-paycheck grind? I’ve got some bad news: More money isn't the magic fix. The good news? I’m sharing real solutions to your money stress with eight moves you can make to finally start getting ahead financially.    Next Steps  ▶️ Watch How She Paid Off $460,000 in Debt.   📗 Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke.    Offers From Today's Sponsors  This episode is also sponsored by Laurel Road. 💸 Open a high-yield savings account and make your savings work harder for you. Check it out here: https://www.laurelroad.com/george  This episode is sponsored by Tello, a mobile service plan designed to save you money. Go to https://www.tello.com/george for $5 off your first month of Tello’s unlimited data plan.  Listen to More From Ramsey Network  🎙️ The Ramsey Show    🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour  💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show  💡 The Rachel Cruze Show  💼 The Ken Coleman Show  📈 The EntreLeadership Podcast      Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy 

Average Income by Age (and What to Do With It)

George Kamel

  • 170 views
  • 3 months ago
  • 09:23

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!    Think you're not earning enough for financial peace? Think again. In this episode, I’m breaking down how you can feel confident in your finances with any paycheck size and sharing the key to leveraging your income as your greatest wealth-building tool.    Next Steps  ▶️ Watch How Much You Should Have in Your 401(k)—By Age.  🗞️  Read How to Win With Money in 7 Baby Steps.  📗 Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke.  Offers From Today's Sponsors  This episode is also sponsored by Laurel Road. 💸 Open a high-yield savings account and make your savings work harder for you. Check it out here: https://www.laurelroad.com/george  This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web at http://joindeleteme.com/george and use code GEORGE for 20% off. 🙌      Listen to More From Ramsey Network  🎙️ The Ramsey Show    🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour  💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show  💡 The Rachel Cruze Show  💼 The Ken Coleman Show  📈 EntreLeadership    Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy 

There’s a BIG Catch to Zero-Interest Loans

George Kamel

  • 180 views
  • 3 months ago
  • 09:03

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!     Zero-interest loans sounding too good to be true? Well, you’re right—they probably are. In this episode, I’m exposing the truth behind those tempting no-interest finance deals and showing why there’s almost always a hidden catch.    Next Steps  ▶️ Watch my Best Way to Pay Off Debt Fast (That Actually Works) video.  📗 Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke.  Offers From Today's Sponsors  This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web at https://joindeleteme.com/george and use code GEORGE for 20% off. 🙌    This episode is sponsored by Tello, a mobile service plan designed to save you money. Go to https://www.tello.com/George for $5 off your first month of Tello’s unlimited data plan.    Listen to More From Ramsey Network    🎙️ The Ramsey Show    🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour  💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show  💡 The Rachel Cruze Show  💼 The Ken Coleman Show  📈 EntreLeadership    Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy 

Don’t Use These Seriously Bad Investment Strategies

George Kamel

  • 170 views
  • 3 months ago
  • 10:59

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!   These investing mistakes could be costing you big-time! In this episode, I'll show you three places you should never put your money. Then I'll let you know where to invest instead for ultimate long-term wealth gains.     Next Steps  ▶️ Watch Investing for Beginners.  📗 Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke.   Offers From Today's Sponsors  This episode is sponsored by Laurel Road. 💸 Open a high-yield savings account and make your savings work harder for you. Check it out here: https://www.laurelroad.com/george  This episode is also sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web at http://joindeleteme.com/george and use code GEORGE for 20% off. 🙌    Listen to More From Ramsey Network  🎙️ The Ramsey Show    🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour  💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show  💡 The Rachel Cruze Show  💼 The Ken Coleman Show  📈 The EntreLeadership Podcast    Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy 

7 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving

George Kamel

  • 190 views
  • 3 months ago
  • 11:07

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!   In this episode, I'm going through seven ways to trick yourself into saving. From cash-back rewards to 401(k) contributions, I’m rating each hack to let you know which ones are major slays and which ones are more of a big yikes—yeah, I’m fluent in Gen Z, no big deal.  Next Steps  ▶️ Watch How to Save $100,000 Cash in 3 Years  📗 Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke.    Offers From Today's Sponsors  This episode is sponsored by Tello, a mobile service plan designed to save you money. Go to https://www.tello.com/george for $5 off your first month of Tello’s unlimited data plan.   This episode is also sponsored by Laurel Road. 💸 Open a high-yield savings account and make your savings work harder for you. Check it out here: https://www.laurelroad.com/george  Listen to More From Ramsey Network   🎙️ The Ramsey Show    🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour  💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show  💡 The Rachel Cruze Show  💼 The Ken Coleman Show  📈 The EntreLeadership Podcast    Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy 

How You’re Being Tricked into Staying Broke

George Kamel

  • 160 views
  • 3 months ago
  • 09:37

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!  Saving big with BOGO? More like overspending on stuff you don't need. In this episode, I'm exposing "spaving": spending more to save. I'll uncover the sneaky marketing tricks behind these so-called deals and dish out tips to help you sidestep this spending trap.  Next Steps  ▶️ Watch 12 Rules for (a Frugal) Life.   📗 Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke.  Offers From Today's Sponsors  This episode is sponsored by Tello, a mobile service plan designed to save you money. Go to https://www.tello.com/george for $5 off your first month of Tello’s unlimited data plan.  This episode is also sponsored by DeleteMe. 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web at https://www.joindeleteme.com/george and use code GEORGE for 20% off. 🙌  Listen to More From Ramsey Network  🎙️ The Ramsey Show    🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour  💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights  🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show  💡 The Rachel Cruze Show  💼 The Ken Coleman Show  📈 The EntreLeadership Podcast    Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy