Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Confronting Real-Life Money Secrets and Blowups

Aug 17, 2023

George and Rachel confront real-life money secrets and blowups in this podcast. They discuss topics like financial infidelity, the consequences of hiding financial secrets in a marriage, struggles with fixed income, setting boundaries with money, and overcoming financial challenges as a couple. They also share budget-friendly travel tips and a recipe for a watermelon mojito mocktail.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Financial Infidelity and Trust in Relationships

01:38 • 3min

Financial Secrets and Consequences: Dealing with a Spouse's Poor Decisions

04:56 • 3min

Financial Infidelity and the Importance of Open Communication

07:42 • 5min

Struggles with Fixed Income and Government Assistance

13:02 • 19min

Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Your Financial Situation

31:37 • 2min

Money Jerks and Overcoming Financial Challenges

33:14 • 4min

George and Rachel answer your burning question: “Am I the jerk?” These 100% real scenarios include secret credit cards, trips overseas, a husband with a “you break it, you buy it” attitude, and so much more. George and Rachel decide whose spicy spending secrets make them guilty, including:

· A husband who has his wife’s paycheck deposited into his account

· A wife who secretly paid off her car

· A couple doing the ol’ takesies backsies on a money deal they made with family

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This Week’s Happy Hour Special: Watermelon Mojito Mocktail

Ingredients:

· 3 cups chopped watermelon

· Juice of 2 limes

· 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar

· 4 fresh mint leaves

· Ginger ale

· Club soda

Instructions:

In a glass, muddle two mint leaves with 1/4 teaspoon of sugar, then set that to the side. In a blender, add the watermelon, lime juice and a teaspoon of sugar and blend until smooth. Once it’s well blended, strain out all the watermelon pulp and fill your prepared glass about half full with the watermelon puree. Add ice and a splash of ginger ale, then fill the rest of the glass with club soda. Stir, then garnish with mint sprig and a slice of watermelon if desired. 🍉

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