Rachel Cruze, Rachel Green, George Kamel and George Costanza—the gang’s all here! We’re covering the unrealistic paychecks of everybody’s favorite TV show characters. How did NYC’s unemployed population hold down high-dollar real estate, and where did they find such generous friends? We need answers! In This Episode: ·      Danny Tanner’s excellent taste in historical real estate on a sportscaster salary ·      What is rent control, and why did it have a choke hold on every ’90s sitcom? ·      The concept of Seinfeld finally clicks for Rachel live on the air, and George gets mildly harassed Helpful Resources:   ·      Get your finances organized, make a plan, build up your confidence, and kick money stress out of your life for good with the EveryDollar budgeting app. Go to www.everydollar.com/smart to get started today. ·      Enter the Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000. https://bit.ly/SMHHgvwy ·      Do you have a Guilty as Charged question for Rachel and George? Send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it. ·      Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy     This Week’s Happy Hour Special: The Sundowner Mocktail Ingredients: 1/2 cup white grape juice 1/3 cup sparkling water 1 mint sprig (for garnish) Instructions: In a chilled wine glass filled with ice, add white grape juice and sparkling water. Stir, garnish with mint, and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who’s feeling middle class fancy? Join Rachel and George as they celebrate “the backbone of America” and try to figure out if the rumors are true . . . Is the middle class really disappearing? In This Episode:   ·      The restaurant that screams “middle class” according to George ·      How your income bracket does (and doesn’t) impact the quality of your life ·      Costco hot tubs, fondue fountains and more @MiddleClassFancy gold   Helpful Resources:  ·      Get your finances organized, make a plan, build up your confidence, and kick money stress out of your life for good with the EveryDollar budgeting app. Go to www.everydollar.com/smart to get started today! ·      Enter The Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000! https://bit.ly/SMHHgvwy ·      Do you have a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George? Send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it.     ·    Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy     This Week’s Happy Hour Special: The Waldorf ·      1/2 ounce absinthe ·      2 ounces rye whiskey ·      3/4 ounce sweet vermouth ·      3 dashes Angostura bitters Grab your favorite cocktail glass. Pour in the absinthe. Give the glass a swirl until the inside is fully coated––then dump out any excess liquid. (Congrats! You just performed an absinthe wash.) In a separate glass, combine the whiskey, vermouth and Angostura bitters over ice. Stir until chilled. Strain the mixture into your absinthe-washed glass and get to feeling fancy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not all that glitters is gold. Rachel and George are here to crunch the numbers, debate the pros and cons, and decide once and for all if all-inclusive vacations are worth your money. Which costs more: a trip to 30A or a week at a resort? Why does late-night crème brûlée from room service hit different? And is it all too good to be true?   In This Episode:   ·      The current state (and fascinating history) of all-inclusive vacations ·      George’s love of fire dancing and Rachel’s aversion to mass-produced vacation food ·      Cost comparisons, nonrefundable contracts and Costco Travel tips   Helpful Resources:   ·      Get your finances organized, make a plan, build up your confidence, and kick money stress out of your life for good with the EveryDollar budgeting app. Go to www.everydollar.com/smart to get started today! ·      Enter The Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000! https://bit.ly/SMHHgvwy ·      Do you have a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George? Send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it.     ·       Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy     This Week’s Happy Hour Special: Sidecar   Ingredients: ·      1 1/2 ounces cognac ·      3/4 ounce Cointreau ·      3/4 ounce lemon juice ·      Sugar (for garnish) Instructions: Coat the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with sugar and set it aside. Add cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake until mixed and chilled. Strain the liquid into your prepared glass and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Epic Starbucks orders, lab-grown energy drinks, your hipster friend’s pour-over coffee phase . . . It’s no secret that America loves a good caffeine rush! In this episode, Rachel and George weigh the pros and cons of everybody’s favorite stimulant––and do the math on what caffeine addiction really costs.   In This Episode:   ·     The number one way to drink coffee according to Rachel and George ☕️ ·     The real reason Target has Starbucks in their stores ·     Coffee alternatives that feel like they’re stalking you on Instagram Helpful Resources:   ·      Get your finances organized, make a plan, build up your confidence, and kick money stress out of your life for good with the EveryDollar budgeting app. Go to www.everydollar.com/smart to get started today! ·      Enter the Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000! https://bit.ly/SMHHgvwy ·      Do you have a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George? Send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it.     ·      Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy     This Week’s Happy Hour Special: The Lazarus  ·     1 ounce vodka  ·     1/2 ounce cognac ·     1 ounce coffee liqueur ·     1 ounce espresso coffee (hot) Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Give it a good rattle. Strain into your favorite drinking glass and sip until you feel the espresso bring you back to life! ⚡️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Blockbuster about to pull an Abercrombie? Rachel and George discuss the rise and fall of iconic ’90s businesses. Which ones are headed for a comeback, which ones are gone but not forgotten, and how does nostalgic marketing affect your spending today?   In This Episode:   ·      Are Beanie Babies and other throwback keepsakes a smart investment? ·      Has technology ruined our generation and our favorite brands? ·      Rachel performing a memorable answering machine rap from her childhood   Helpful Resources:   ·      Get your finances organized, make a plan, build up your confidence, and kick money stress out of your life for good with the EveryDollar budgeting app. Go to www.everydollar.com/smart to get started today! ·      Enter the Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000! https://bit.ly/SMHHgvwy ·      Do you have a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George? Send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it.      ·     Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy     This Week’s Happy Hour Special: Bottoms Up Ingredients: ·      1 1/3 ounces cognac ·      2/3 ounce Cointreau ·      1/6 ounce grenadine ·      1/6 ounce heavy cream ·      1 egg yolk   Instructions: Pour all ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker. Give it a good shake, then strain the liquid into a cold glass and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices