Bonus Episode: Is Convenience Culture Worth Being Broke?

Hey guys! I’m so excited to announce mine and George’s brand new podcast, Smart Money Happy Hour is officially live! Like any good happy hour, we start with a drink, and then give you our hot take on pop culture, what’s going on in the world and of course…money. Check out this first episode and subscribe to Smart Money Happy Hour to get in on the fun! 

Scroll! Swipe! Spend? Rachel Cruze and George Kamel pour one out for the convenience culture trends making us BROKE (hello, Amazon Prime). 

In This Episode:  

Feel-good free shipping, influencer recs and other things that make us say, “Take my money!”

George’s super SMART secret weapon for avoiding impulse buys

Rachel and George may or may not plead guilty to accidental theft

Helpful Resources: 

Be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card when you take our listener survey! Click here to let us know what you think.  

Do you have a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George? Send a direct message to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram!

This Week’s Happy Hour Special:

Basil Gimlet

6 fresh basil leaves

1 ounce lime juice 

3/4 ounce simple syrup

1 1/2 ounces gin 

In a cocktail shaker, muddle five basil leaves with lime juice and simple syrup. Add ice and gin. Shake it like a Polaroid picture. Strain and top with remaining basil. *clink*