

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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May 14, 2025 • 14min
You're Investing in the Wrong Order — Here's What to Do Instead
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In this episode, find out the proven order for investing so you can avoid making rookie mistakes that drain your wallet.
Next Steps:
• 🖊️ Take this audience survey for a chance to win a $250 gift card!
• 🎥 Watch my video Avoid These Investing Traps at All Costs.
• 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.
• 💸 Plug your numbers in to the Retirement Calculator.
• 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!
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🎙️ The Ramsey Show
🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour
💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights
🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show
💡 The Rachel Cruze Show
🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman
📈 EntreLeadership
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May 12, 2025 • 14min
Average 401(k) Balances in 2025 (Are You On Track?)
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Are you cruising toward a dream retirement—or a full-blown retirement disaster? In this episode, find out how much Americans have in their 401(k) by age and learn how to build a nest egg that lets you retire with confidence.
Next Steps:
• 🖊️ Take this audience survey for a chance to win a $250 gift card.
• 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.
• 🎥 Watch my video What Your Net Worth Should Be by Age.
• 💸 Plug your numbers in to the Retirement Calculator.
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• 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!
Connect With Our Sponsors:
• 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.• 💸 Learn more about opening a high-yield savings account with Laurel Road.
Explore More From Ramsey Network:
🎙️ The Ramsey Show
🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour
💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights
🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show
💡 The Rachel Cruze Show
🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman
📈 EntreLeadership
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May 9, 2025 • 14min
32 Ways To Save Money Right Now
Saving money doesn’t have to be miserable or complicated. In this episode, you’ll learn 32 practical savings hacks that can help you keep more money in your pocket—starting today.
Next Steps:
• 🎥 Watch my video A Step-by-Step Guide to Lowering Your Monthly Bills.
• 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.
• 📗 Order my new audiobook, Breaking Free From Broke.
• 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!
Connect With Our Sponsors:
• 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.
• 💸 Learn more about opening a high-yield savings account with Laurel Road.
Explore More From Ramsey Network:
🎙️ The Ramsey Show
🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour
💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights
🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show
💡 The Rachel Cruze Show
🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman
📈 EntreLeadership
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May 7, 2025 • 32min
Lewis Howes: The Mindset Shift That Leads To Wealth ☕️ Millionaires In Cars Getting Coffee
📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.
In this episode, I’m grabbing coffee with bestselling author and host of The School of Greatness podcast, Lewis Howes. Stick around to find out what top performers do differently and how shifting your money mindset is the key to building real wealth.
Next Steps:
• 🎥 Watch my video Codie Sanchez: You’re Being Lied To About Getting Rich | Millionaires in Cars Getting Coffee.
• ✍️ Learn more about Lewis Howes. •
📗 Get Lewis Howes’ book Make Money Easy. •
💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!
Connect With Our Sponsors:
• 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.
• 💸 Learn more about opening a high-yield savings account with Laurel Road.
Explore More From Ramsey Network:
🎙️ The Ramsey Show
🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour
💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights
🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show
💡 The Rachel Cruze Show
🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman
📈 EntreLeadership
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May 5, 2025 • 11min
The Money Trap No One Is Talking About (Worse Than Inflation)
Streaming used to be the cheaper option... but now it’s a full-on money trap! In this episode, find out what the cause of “streamflation” is and get five simple strategies you can use to cut your costs big-time.
Next Steps:
• 🎥 Watch my video A Step-by-Step Guide to Lowering Your Monthly Bills.
• 📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.
• 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!
Connect With Our Sponsors:
• 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.
• 💸 Learn more about opening a high-yield savings account with Laurel Road.
Explore More From Ramsey Network:
🎙️ The Ramsey Show
🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour
💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights
🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show
💡 The Rachel Cruze Show
🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman
📈 EntreLeadership
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May 2, 2025 • 11min
Americans Don't Know These 5 Basic Money Skills
The personal finance report card is in—and it’s not looking good for almost half of Americans. In this episode, find out how your knowledge compares to the rest of the country, plus learn which five money skills everyone needs.Next Steps:🎥 Watch my video Investing for Beginners.📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.📗 Get my new audiobook, Breaking Free From Broke.💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!Connect With Our Sponsors:• 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.• 💸 Learn more about opening a high-yield savings account with Laurel Road.Explore More From Ramsey Network:🎙️ The Ramsey Show 🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show💡 The Rachel Cruze Show🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 2025 • 15min
Reading HATE Comments on My Viral Post (Y’all Wild 😭)
📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.I managed to upset the internet—again! In this episode, find out which hot take got everyone so fired up, whether I was actually in the wrong (spoiler alert: probably not), and why listening to my advice could save you thousands. Next Steps:• 🎥 Watch my video Why Is No One Talking About America's Wealth Killer?• 🎥 Watch my video The Best Used Cars Under $5,000.• 📙 Listen to my audiobook, Breaking Free From Broke.• 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!Connect With Our Sponsors:• 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.• 💸 Learn more about opening a high-yield savings account with Laurel Road.Explore More From Ramsey Network:🎙️ The Ramsey Show 🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show💡 The Rachel Cruze Show🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2025 • 15min
Money Expert Shocked By Broke TikTokers
📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.Some money advice on the internet is so bad, it should come with a warning! ⚠️ In this episode, I react to the wildest TikToks about money traps broke people fall for—and how toavoid them at all costs.Next Steps:• 🎥 Watch my video Why “Finance Experts” Want You to Stop Saving Money.• 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!Connect With Our Sponsors:• 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.• 💸 Learn more about opening a high-yield savings account with Laurel Road.Explore More From Ramsey Network:🎙️ The Ramsey Show 🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show💡 The Rachel Cruze Show🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2025 • 14min
This "Credit Hacking" Trend Is Risky
📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan. Call me crazy, but babies shouldn’t have credit scores . . . and neither should mom or dad. In this episode, find out why this viral hack is a bad idea and what you can do instead to help the next generation be smart with money. Next Steps:• 🎥 Watch my video I Have Zero Credit and Tried Renting an Apartment.• 📙 Listen to my audiobook, Breaking Free From Broke.• 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!Connect With Our Sponsors:• 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.• 💸 Learn more about opening a high-yield savings account with Laurel Road.Explore More From Ramsey Network:🎙️ The Ramsey Show 🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show💡 The Rachel Cruze Show🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2025 • 10min
The 4 Accounts That Will Make You Rich (Are You Using Them?)
📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.What if I told you that—despite what FinTok claims—building wealth isn’t that complicated. In this episode, find out the only four accounts you need to make the most of your money. Next Steps:• 🎥 Watch my video How Much You Should Have in Your 401(k)—by Age.• 💰 Find out what your earning potential could be with the Investment Calculator.• 💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!Connect With Our Sponsors:• 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.• 💸 Learn more about opening a high-yield savings account with Laurel Road.Explore More From Ramsey Network:🎙️ The Ramsey Show 🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show💡 The Rachel Cruze Show🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices