Are you a smart spender or a stingy cheapskate? Rachel’s mom, Sharon—the OG budgeting queen—joins the show to give her two cents (but not a penny more). Sharon helps George and Rachel give advice to listeners who are wondering if their “frugal” habits have gone too far.

In this episode:

·      Dear Sharon: an exclusive advice column segment featuring everyone’s favorite Ramsey family member

·      The wildest things all three hosts (and others) have done to save a buck

·      How to know if you’re being ridiculous about budgeting or being wise with your money

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This Week’s Happy Hour Special: Dirty Martini

Ingredients:

·      2 1/2 ounces vodka

·      1/2 ounce dry vermouth

·      1/2 ounce olive brine

·      3 olives for garnish

Instructions:

Fill a shaker with ice, then add the vodka, vermouth and olive brine. Shake until well chilled (about 15–20 seconds). Using a fine mesh strainer, double strain the liquid into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a skewer of olives

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