George Kamel

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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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    Roasting My Viewers' Financial Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 24:50


    Well, I opened the floodgates. I asked you guys to tell me what you disagree with me about the most—and you did not hold back. So today, we're looking at what you guys had to say about everything from my beard to mutual funds. And I'm going to address the criticism head on.    Next Steps: •

    America's Biggest Wealth Killer Just Got Bigger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 14:45


    11 Hard Truths You Need to Know About Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 15:30


    No one likes hearing hard truths. But here's the thing: Even though we don't always like hard truths, they're important. So today, I'm sharing 11 hard truths about money, success and life in general that I wish someone had told me earlier.  Next Steps: •

    20 Minutes of Answering Frugal-Living Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 21:11


    Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite tips for saving money as I answer a big ol' list of frugal-living questions you guys sent me on my socials.  Next Steps: •

    I Think Gen Z Is Getting Screwed - Here's Why

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 10:55


    23 Minutes of Things Rich People "Know"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 24:15


    You ever feel like rich people know something you don't? Apparently, my producer does, because he searched TikTok for “what rich people know.” And I guess he liked what he saw, because now he'smaking me react to what he found. So, let's get to it!    Next Steps: •

    I Asked People at Disney How Much Debt They Have

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 15:53


    Today, I'm at Disney Springs near Orlando, Florida, asking unsuspecting tourists potentially uncomfortable questions about their money. Let's do this! Next Steps: •

    Are You Paying This Hidden Tax? (Check Your Credit Score NOW)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 12:44


    ❄️ Find out how quickly you can be debt-free with the Debt Snowball Calculator.   Did you know there's a hidden tax that's triggered by your credit score? Today, I'll tell you what it is and how to avoid it—because it could cost you more than $100,000 over your lifetime.   Next Steps: •

    Are These "Poor People Habits" Frugal or Cheap?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 18:24


    In today's video, I'll be performing an exploratory procedure on the difference between frugal and cheapby reacting to a new article from USA Today. Next Steps: •

    Where Does Your Income Rank Compared To The Rest Of America?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 10:45


    Savannah Bananas: Millionaires In Cars Getting Coffee with Jesse Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 48:33


    In today's installment of Millionaires in Cars Getting Coffee, I'm driving around with Jesse Cole, the mastermind behind America's most entertaining baseball team: the Savannah Bananas. He's sharing the money lessons he learned while climbing out of almost $2 million of debt and transforming a small-town team into a cultural phenomenon. Next Steps: •

    I Asked People How Much Debt They Have (Chicago)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 15:44


    Today, I'm in Chicago talking to total strangers about their debt. Because what better place to answer uncomfortable money questions than under a giant metallic legume? Next Steps:

    No One's Talking About This Dangerous Housing Trend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 12:03


    13 Minutes of Reddit's Worst Financial Horror Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 13:52


    Today, we'll look at some of the best financial failures people shared on Reddit to see what we can learn from these terrifying tales of money mishaps.  Next Steps: •

    9 Creepy Things That Can Tank Your Home Value

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 12:55


    Major Life Update...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 14:39


    If You Say "YES" To These Things, You're Probably Broke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 19:42


    Almost half of Americans consider themselves “broke,” but why? According to a new article, it might be their inability to say no. Today, we're breaking it down so you'll know when to say yes—and when to just say no. Next Steps: •

    21 Minutes Of Terrible Money Advice From The Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 21:38


    Can you manifest your way to being a billionaire? Do French people use credit cards? What if Mario Kart was real? Find out as I react to these wild TikToks and Instagram reels.    Next Steps: •

    The Latest Fads Keeping People Broke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 15:08


    Fads come and go, yet people keep spending their money on them. In this video, I'll explain why and help you avoid falling for expensive trends that will leave you broke (and slightly embarrassed by your collection of POG Slammers). Next Steps: •

    11 Things Broke People Say

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 18:11


    Today, I'm reacting to an article titled “11 Things People Say When They're Living Beyond Their Means but Don't Want You to Know”—because sometimes it's painfully obvious. Next Steps: ·      

    Home Buying Trends You Need to Avoid in 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 9:37


    The Millionaire Career Path No One's Talking About

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 11:54


    Listen to my book, Breaking Free From Broke on audiobook.    Hustle bros and boss babes will tell you to start a business if you want to be rich. But today, I'll show you how working a nine-to-five can actually be the most reliable way to build wealth. Next Steps: ·      

    The $2 Million Mistake You Don't Know You're Making

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 10:19


    Did I Just Unite America?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 15:51


    I recently discovered that Republicans and Democrats actually do agree on something: They don't like debt. To prove it, I'll be reacting to clips of politicians and political commentators on both sides of the aisle speaking out against different types of debt.     Next Steps: •

    Did Trump Just Rock the Banking Industry? (Breaking Down the GENIUS Act)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 10:36


    Did Trump just rock the banking industry by signing America's first-ever crypto law? Are we one step closer to crypto being a legitimate investment? Buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to answer both of those questions by breaking down the all-new GENIUS act.    Next Steps: •

    Frugal People Share Their Best Money-Saving Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 17:55


    10 Things the Middle Class Won't Be Able To Afford in Less Than a Decade

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 14:12


    17 Minutes of Finance TikToks That Left People Stunned

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 18:11


    14 Things We Buy And Never Use

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 19:49


    The Government Is Now Accepting Your Venmo Donations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 9:56


    Just when you thought 2025 couldn't get any weirder, this happened: You can now Venmo the government to help pay down the national debt. Today, we're breaking down this absolute circus, who'sreally benefiting from this scheme, and why a donation to Uncle Sam might be the worst financial decision you could make this year.   Next Steps: •

    The Number of Millionaires Is Exploding (Here's Why)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 11:06


    The Real Reason Everything's More Expensive Now (And How To Fight Back)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 16:11


    The Secret Sauce For Becoming a Millionaire With a 9 to 5 (Money Expert Reacts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 18:58


    What's the secret sauce for people who want to be millionaires? Today, we'll learn the answer—courtesy of my two favorite modern philosophers: Dave Ramsey and Theo Von. I'll also be reacting to a handful of other money-related TikToks that my team has rounded up.    Next Steps: •

    Rent vs. Own: Which Is Smarter in 2025?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 10:43


    Real Estate, Trump, and The Fed | Millionaires In Cars Getting Coffee with Iced Coffee Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 38:02


    9 Things Frugal People Know About Saving on Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 10:59


    Are You In the Top 10% of Americans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 15:30


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