If you’ve got champagne taste on a beer budget, this is your wake-up call! George and Rachel share their hot takes on things people do that scream, “I’m bad with money!” If any of this sounds familiar to you, don’t panic. Stick around for smart money advice—and even a cocktail you can afford.

In this episode:

· George’s hot takes on babies in designer clothes, broke people getting tattoos, and “shopping” at Rent-A-Center

· Why an “I can afford the payments” mentality is risky

· Encouragement that it’s not too late to develop a smart money mindset

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This Week’s Happy Hour Special: Neptune’s Gardens

Recipe by @speakeasieruk

Ingredients:

· 1 1/2 ounces tequila

· 3/4 ounce lime juice

· 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur

· 1/2 ounce blue curacao

· 1 egg white

Instructions: Combine the ingredients in cocktail shaker and shake well. Strain it into a chilled glass and enjoy.

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Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

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Warning Signs You Might Be Bad With Money