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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Oct 2, 2023 • 14min
America’s Most Expensive Zip Codes (Can You Afford To Live Here?)
Think home prices are high where YOU live? Wait until you see these places! In today’s video we’re looking at the 5 most expensive zip codes in America. We’ll talk about why they’re so pricey, and how where you live can have a huge impact on your finances. Links: Ramsey Cost of Living CalculatorEveryDollar 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
Sep 29, 2023 • 13min
Millionaire Reacts To: What I Spend In a Week
“What I Spend in a Week” videos are as popular now as skinny ties were in 2008. I’ve seen these videos all over social media, and what people are spending is quite frankly shocking. So today, we’re gonna take a look at a couple of these videos, I’ll throw in my 2 cents, and then at the end I’ll give you a breakdown of what I spend in a week.Links: Why Most People Will Never Be MillionairesThe Only Budgeting Method You Need To Worry About!How I Went From Broke to Millionaire In Under 10 Years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 27, 2023 • 11min
The Controversy Around Dave Ramsey’s Book (And My Thoughts)
It’s no secret that I got my financial philosophy from the one and only Dave Ramsey. And it’s the advice in Dave’s Total Money Makeover that helped me pay off debt, get my feet under me, and eventually empowered me to become a net worth millionaire. But despite that thrilling tale of victory and triumph, I still get a lot of flack from people for touting the Total Money Makeover. So today, I’m going to take a look the most common objections I get in regard to this controversial money book to see whether the flack is fact or the flack is whacked.Links:The Total Money MakeoverThe Best Way To Pay Off Debt Fast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2023 • 13min
Are These 6 Things REALLY Overpriced?
Inflation this, inflation that. The price of everything is has gone up, and consumers are wondering . . . is the cost really worth it? In this video, I’m talking about the most overpriced things people no longer want to pay for (according a reddit thread turned Buzzfeed post). Stick around until the end, because I’m giving you the money strategy that works even if the economy is inflating like your Aunt Marge at the dinner table. Links: Is The $4 Meal Even Possible?Budgeting For Beginners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2023 • 12min
7 Money Habits to Master Before Your 40s
Today we are talking about 7 money habits to master before the age of 40. Even if you haven’t been very good with money in the past, you still have some time to catch up, and you may even have a shot at retiring a millionaire if you establish some good money habits now!Links:Budgeting for BeginnersInvesting for BeginnersInvestment CalculatorEveryDollar 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
Sep 20, 2023 • 8min
What It Takes to Be Financially Secure In America
Less than 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. say they are completely financially secure. In today’s video we’ll talk about what it really means to be financially secure, how you can get there, and even how you can go BEYOND that to becoming financially independent. Links:Baby Steps VideoEveryDollar 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. Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2023 • 13min
Why This Viral Mortgage Hack Is a Terrible Idea
Today, I react to one of the most insane viral videos that I've ever seen. More insane than the new Crispy Chicken Crisper Combos at Chilis. So tie that napkin around your neck and get your moist towelettes ready, because we’re about to dig in to this video to understand what exactly it's proposing, why it’s actually a terrible idea, and what you should do instead to pay off your mortgage faster. Links:Ramsey Real Estate HubMortgage Payoff Calculator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2023 • 11min
5 Money Situations Comedians Get Right
Today we’re going to take a look at some of the best money-related comedy bits out there, and see if there’s anything we can take away from these amusing observations about how we handle money. Links:Why You’re Wrong About Your Credit ScoreThe Budgeting App I Love And UseEveryDollar 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. Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 13, 2023 • 14min
17 Things Frugal People REFUSE to Buy
Today, I’m sharing a list of things that frugal people *allegedly* never spend money on. And I’m going to give you guys my honest, real-time reactions. While I consider myself to be frugal, I think I’ll be retracting that statement after seeing this Olympic athletes of frugality. Links: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. Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2023 • 11min
Why Is No One Talking About America’s Wealth Killer?
There are currently 107.8 million auto loans in the US right now. Americans are losing their biggest wealth building tool (their income) to depreciating assets, and today we are going to talk about how we got here and what we can do about it.Links:Ramsey Car GuideEveryDollar 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
