Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Habits Wasting Your Time (and Money) in 2024

Jan 25, 2024

In this engaging discussion, the hosts tackle the habits you need to ditch for a prosperous 2024, like impulse buying and neglecting your emergency fund. They emphasize the importance of budgeting, sharing smart strategies for savings, including a clever $1.32 mocktail recipe. A humorous reflection on New Year resolutions adds a personal touch, while practical advice encourages listeners to embrace quick wins in their financial journey. They'll even inspire you with a motivational quote from Miley Cyrus, reminding you that growth takes time!

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Quit Impulse Shopping and Use Blinkers

Quit impulse shopping to avoid overspending from convenience and online ads.
Stop neglecting to use your turn signal as it's courteous and safe for others.

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Build Emergency Fund, Cut Payments

Build an emergency fund starting with $1,000 to avoid living paycheck to paycheck.
Avoid large car payments; cut down on payments overall to reduce financial strain.

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Budget and Delay Big Purchases

Create the habit of budgeting with tools like EveryDollar for better money control.
Wait 24 hours before big purchases to avoid impulsive spending and buyer's remorse.

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It’s out with the old and in with the new! George and Rachel are sounding off on the bad habits you need to quit in 2024—like not having an emergency fund, impulse buying, and forgetting your blinker—and sharing some smart money habits to build instead. Plus, get the $1.32 mocktail that earned a 10 out of 10.

In this episode:

· Rachel’s “add it to the cart” habit to help you spend less money

· The habit George loves that lets you earn 3–5% more money

· Habit-change motivation from the great philosopher Miley Cyrus: “Ain’t about how fast I get there . . . it’s the climb.”

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· What to make real progress with your money? Get tickets to Total Money Makeover Weekend today.

· Get George’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke, and get three months free of the premium version of EveryDollar.

· Get your finances organized, make a plan, build your confidence, and kick money stress out of your life for good with the EveryDollar budgeting app. Go to www.everydollar.com/smart to get started today. Use code SMARTMONEY to get a free two-week trial and $15 off your premium membership to EveryDollar.

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This Week’s Happy Hour Special: Mojito Mocktail

Recipe by Culinary Hill

Ingredients:

· 10 fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish (see note 1)

· 1/2 lime cut into 4 wedges, divided

· 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or to taste (see note 2)

· 1 cup ice cubes

· 1/2 cup club soda (see note 3)

Instructions:

1. In a medium sturdy glass add mint leaves and 1 lime wedge. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime, releasing the mint oils and lime juice.

2. Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture.

3. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Add club soda and more sugar to taste if desired. Garnish with mint leaves and remaining lime wedge.

Notes:

1. Mint: Mojitos are typically made with spearmint, not peppermint.

2. Sugar: Or substitute agave, honey, or simple syrup and add it to taste. However, the grittiness of granulated sugar adds texture and is part of the charm of a mojito.

3. Club soda: Or choose sparkling water or a clear soda such as Sprite of 7UP.

4. Yield: This recipe makes 1 mojito mocktail.

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