

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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Nov 17, 2023 • 11min
How to Become A Millionaire Starting with $0
How would I build a million-dollar net worth if I started from ground zero today? Here are 10 things I’d do—and spoiler alert, none of them involve a get-rich-quick scheme.Links: 5 Side Hustles I Used to Build WealthInvesting for BeginnersThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/george and get on your way to being your best self.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

Nov 15, 2023 • 12min
This Experiment Could Cost You Hundreds of Thousands
Buying a home can seem impossible these days—but could Zillow be coming to the rescue? In this episode, I’m taking a hard look at their latest experiment to make buying a home feel easier right now. Links:
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Nov 13, 2023 • 12min
The Number of Millionaires Just Jumped (Here’s Why)
A recent market rebound launched thousands of people into millionaire status. Find out why this happened for some people…and not for others. Links:
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Nov 10, 2023 • 15min
Why Buying a House May Not Be For You
You hear all the time that renting is a waste of money. But I’m not so sure about that. So today, we’re crunching the numbers to help you decide whether renting or buying a home is right for you.Links:
Check out the Ramsey Mortgage Calculator: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/real-estate/mortgage-calculator
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/george and get on your way to being your best self.
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.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 10min
VISA’s War on Cash
It seems like more and more retailers are going completely cashless these days, only accepting cards and digital payments. But is that even legal? I mean, it says on the bill, “This note is legal tender for all debts public and private.” In today’s video, I’ll explain why some stores are going cashless, why it’s totally legal, and what you can do about it.Links:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/george and get on your way to being your best self.being your best self.Preorder George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke, and get more than $100 in FREE bonus items.What a Cashless America Looks LikeEveryDollar 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

Nov 6, 2023 • 13min
I Ask Strangers Their Financial Dealbreakers (Cuffing Season Edition)
It can be awkward talking about money in romantic relationships. So, to break the ice, I’m asking everyday people what they really think about hot-button money and relationship issues. Links: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/george and get on your way to being your best self.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

Nov 3, 2023 • 32min
Confronting Graham Stephan and Jack Selby on Relationships and Money
Today, I’m joined by YouTube’s favorite dynamic duo, Graham Stephan and Jack Selby, in their first-ever interview together outside of their podcast, Iced Coffee Hour. And things are about to get spicy, people—because we’re talking finances, relationships and building wealth with a partner. Links:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/george and get on your way to being your best self.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

Nov 1, 2023 • 16min
This Video Took Me a Year to Make
Guys, this is a huge episode. The presale of my brand-new book just launched— Breaking Free From Broke. And since this is my first book ever, I thought I’d kick things off by giving you the first chapter for free, right here on this channel. Links: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/george and get on your way to being your best self.Preorder George Kamel’s new book, Breaking Free From Broke, and get more than $100 in FREE bonus items. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 2023 • 15min
Reacting to Financial Horror Stories
You can learn a few things from a good scary story, like never run UP stairs when being chased, avoid red balloons, and whatever you do, don’t “split up and look for clues.” Today we look at a few clips from TikTokers who shared how they mishandled money to see what we can learn from these frightening feats of fiscal failure!Links: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/george and get on your way to being your best self.High-Yield Savings Accounts Video (5 Worst Places to Keep Your Money)EveryDollar Budget Deal: I love a good deal, 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

Oct 27, 2023 • 10min
How People Felt About Credit Cards 30 Years Ago
Have you seen this Instagram reel from WMAR 2 News in Baltimore, Maryland? It’s a local news story from 1993, and this was the big headline: “Burger King now accepting credit cards as a form of payment.” Today we’re gonna take a look at this visual nugget of nostalgia to get a little taste of what people thought about credit cards back in the early 90s. Links: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/george and get on your way to being your best self. EveryDollar Budget Deal: I love a good deal, 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