21 Things Broke People Waste Money On

George Kamel November 8, 2024
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George Kamel is a personal finance expert, #1 National Bestselling Author, 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 channel 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. New uploads every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. Have a story for George? Send us a message to [email protected]. Want George on your show? Connect with us at [email protected].

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💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today to create a free budget! https://ter.li/7b7gec If there were an award for the cutest, most pointless purchase, I’d have to go with: baby Vans shoes. In this episode, find out 21 things broke people waste money on so you can avoid those sneaky traps. Next Steps: 🎥 Watch my video How I Went From Broke to Millionaire in Under 10 Years: https://youtu.be/5kXWDs44LTQ 💰 Find out if you’re protected with the Coverage Checkup: https://ter.li/afottb Connect With Our Sponsors: 🔒 Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. ⮕ https://www.joindeleteme.com/George 💸 Learn more about opening a high-yield savings account with Laurel Road. ⮕ https://www.laurelroad.com/George Member FDIC. Laurel Road is a brand of KeyBank NA 📱 Visit Tello for more details. ⮕ https://www.tello.com/George Explore More From Ramsey Network: 🎙️ The Ramsey Show ⮕ https://ter.li/nrgexc 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show ⮕ https://ter.li/gyh9k6 🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour ⮕ https://ter.li/ruezqk 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights ⮕ https://ter.li/yc3i4v 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show ⮕ https://ter.li/sii4ha 🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman ⮕ https://ter.li/p2sroh 📈EntreLeadership ⮕ https://ter.li/81tcjn Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy https://www.ramseysolutions.com/company/policies/privacy-policy - Products: EveryDollar Premium Version Physical Gift Card: https://store.ramseysolutions.com/money/tools-and-apps/everydollar-premium-version-physical-gift-card/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube Breaking Free From Broke: https://store.ramseysolutions.com/money/books/breaking-free-from-broke-by-george-kamel/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube 2025 Ramsey Goal Planner: https://store.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/books/ramsey-goal-planner/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube The Total Money Makeover – Updated and Expanded Edition: https://store.ramseysolutions.com/money/books/the-total-money-makeover-by-dave-ramsey/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube Baby Steps Millionaires: https://store.ramseysolutions.com/money/books/baby-steps-millionaires/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube Building a Non-Anxious Life: https://store.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/books/building-a-non-anxious-life-by-dr-john-delony/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube Get Clear Career Assessment: Find the Work You’re Wired to Do: https://store.ramseysolutions.com/business-and-career/books/get-clear-career-assessment-by-ken-coleman/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube Questions for Humans: Couples: https://store.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/conversation-cards/questions-for-humans-couples/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube Financial Peace Kids: https://store.ramseysolutions.com/youth/children/financial-peace-kids/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube From Paycheck to Purpose: https://store.ramseysolutions.com/business-and-career/books/from-paycheck-to-purpose-by-ken-coleman/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube

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