

George Kamel
Ramsey Network
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
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Jan 24, 2024 • 12min
The Dumbest Things I’ve Seen People Buy
What’s the dumbest thing you’ve seen someone spend their money on? In today’s video, I’ll go through some of the best answers to this question and what we can learn from these weird wastes of money.Links:Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke. EveryDollar budget deal: I love a good deal, and when you sign up using this link, I’ll hook you up with a 14-day free trial and $15 off your first year of the premium version of EveryDollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 2024 • 12min
How Much You Should Have in Your 401(k)—By Age
Have you been saving enough for retirement? In today’s video, we’ll look at what average Americans have saved for retirement by age so you can see how your nest egg stacks up. Links:Find a SmartVestor Pro: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/retirement/smartvestor Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke. EveryDollar budget deal: I love a good deal, and when you sign up using this link, I’ll hook you up with a 14-day free trial and $15 off your first year of the premium version of EveryDollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2024 • 10min
5 Things Keeping Millennials Broke
I recently came across an article from the Wall Street Journal about how millennials in their 30s are struggling financially. But why millennials? I mean, I know our Beanie Baby investments didn’t turn out like we had hoped, but are we really worse off than other generations? In today’s video, we’ll take a look at five things that are making millennials feel so broke right now, and what you can do about it if you’re one of these 30-somethings struggling with money.Links:Motion Sensor Toilet Night LightOrder George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke.EveryDollar budget deal: I love a good deal, and when you sign up using this link, I’ll hook you up with a 14-day free trial and $15 off your first year of the premium version of EveryDollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2024 • 11min
I Tried Renting a Car Without a Credit Card
Do you need a credit card to rent a car? A lot of people seem to think so. In today’s video, I call car rental companies across the country to find out what it takes to rent a vehicle without a credit card.Links: Order George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke. EveryDollar budget deal: I love a good deal, and when you sign up using this link, I’ll hook you up with a 14-day free trial and $15 off your first year of the premium version of EveryDollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2024 • 23min
Millionaires in Cars Getting Coffee with Dave Ramsey
On today’s show, Dave Ramsey is joining me in the Tesla for an amazing conversation about life, money and what he’s doing with his millions in 2024.Check out The Ramsey Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRamseyShowDROP EVERYTHING: Last day for $100 in freebies when you preorder Breaking Free From Broke!EveryDollar budget deal: I love a good deal, and when you sign up using this link, I’ll hook you up with a 14-day free trial and $15 off your first year of the premium version of EveryDollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2024 • 12min
Avoidable Money Mistakes People Make in Their 20s
For most 20-somethings, personal finance is pretty much a hot mess. In this episode, we’re looking at some of the most common financial mistakes people make in their 20s, plus how to avoid them.Links:Check out my video on how to budgetOrder George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke. EveryDollar budget deal: I love a good deal, and when you sign up using this link, I’ll hook you up with a 14-day free trial and $15 off your first year of the premium version of EveryDollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2024 • 13min
Frugal People Never Do THESE Things
Are the frugal among us on to something? Or have they gone off the cheapskate deep end? Find out as I breakdown things that frugal people *allegedly* never do.Links:Check out my video on Budgeting for BeginnersOrder George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke. EveryDollar budget deal: I love a good deal, and when you sign up using this link, I’ll hook you up with a 14-day free trial and $15 off your first year of the premium version of EveryDollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 2024 • 9min
I Tried Renting An Apartment With Zero Credit Score
You may have heard it’s impossible to rent an apartment or a house without a good credit score. But is this true? What if you don’t have a credit score at all? In today’s video, I call rentals across the country to ask them directly.Links:Preorder George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke, and get more than $100 in FREE bonus items.EveryDollar budget deal: I love a good deal, and when you sign up using this link, I’ll hook you up with a 14-day free trial and $15 off your first year of the premium version of EveryDollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2024 • 9min
The Trap 8/10 Americans Are Falling For
Cash back. Airline miles. Hotel credits. Have you ever wondered how credit card companies pay for all those rewards? I mean, someone’s paying for that “free” flight to Boise. But who? In today’s video, we’ll explore who pays for credit card rewards. Spoiler: You’re probably not going to feel good about it. Links:Preorder George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke, and get more than $100 in FREE bonus items.EveryDollar budget deal: I love a good deal, and when you sign up using this link, I’ll hook you up with a 14-day free trial and $15 off your first year of the premium version of EveryDollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 2024 • 9min
4 Money Mistakes You Probably Made in 2023
Now’s a great time to reflect on the past year—the ups and downs, the wins and losses, the good choices and not-so-good choices. And based on the stats we’ve seen about things like student loans and credit cards, it seems like a lot of Americans made some not-so-good financial decisions in 2023. So, in today’s video, we’ll take a look at some of the biggest money mistakes people made this past year so you can steer clear of these financial fails in 2024. Links: Preorder George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke, and get more than $100 in FREE bonus items.EveryDollar budget deal: I love a good deal, and when you sign up using this link, I’ll hook you up with a 14-day free trial and $15 off your first year of the premium version of EveryDollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices