Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel — Podcast Ad Analysis
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Pull up a chair to the happy hour you wish your friends were having. Mix two money experts with some hot takes and a splash of nostalgia, and you get Rachel Cruze and George Kamel talking unfiltered about what’s going on in the world, pop culture, and how to afford a life you love.
PodSkip has analyzed 7 episodes of Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel, averaging 3.0 ads per episode (7% of runtime).

10 Signs You’re Doing Better Than Most Americans
Jul 16, 2026
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Sure, the world feels like it’s on fire, but hear me out: What if you’re doing better financially than you think? Consider today’s episode the…
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Frugal Hacks That Could Go Too Far
Jul 09, 2026
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Whether you love or hate frugal living, this one’s for you! We’re exposing common frugal “hacks” that secretly drain your…
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Judging Lifestyle Upgrades: When Is It Finally Okay to Splurge?
Jul 02, 2026
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At what point does “treat yourself” become a line item in the budget? Today we’re talking about “splurging responsibly” and how to…
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Calling Out the Biggest Money Wasters of All Time
Jun 25, 2026
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We’ve all fallen for a scheme or two on our worst day, but the important question is: How much of your hard-earned cash is…
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Surprisingly Simple Things That Make You Feel Wealthy
Jun 18, 2026
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When was the first time you didn’t feel broke? Whether you have an answer to that question, or you’re wondering if that day will ever come…
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Cringe or Cool? People Financially Oversharing on the Internet
Jun 11, 2026
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If you have feelings about married couples requesting coffee payments from each other on Venmo, you’re in the right place. Today…
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Ick or Sick: We Judge People’s Financial Drama
Jun 04, 2026
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When it comes to your money, it’s either, “Dude, that’s sick!” or “Major financial ick!” Today we’re telling you exactly what we…
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Rage-Baiting Ourselves With America’s Shocking Home Prices
May 28, 2026
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If you love an episode of House Hunters or The Price Is Right (or if you’re just nosy about other people’s property…
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Financial Gaslighting (It’s More Common Than You Think!)
May 21, 2026
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Reality TV taught us about “gaslighting”—but did you know it can also apply to your money? Stick around…
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Roasting the Latest Financial and Social Fads (Here to Stay?)
May 14, 2026
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The trend pendulum never stops swinging. Today, we’re unpacking financial and lifestyle fads that we’ve seen before . . . and we’ll probably…
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Reacting to Outrageously Bougie Celebrity Homes
May 07, 2026
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Welcome to our crib! Today we’re peeking into “The Fabulous Life” behind the bougiest real estate in America. From luxury…
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Ritzy vs. Regular: Reacting to Social Events in Every Class
Apr 30, 2026
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Lifestyles of the rich and famous—and the relatable regulars. From the Met…
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Critiquing the Best and Worst Rebrands of All Time
Apr 23, 2026
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If you love a good rebrand, glow-up, or before and after, today’s episode is just for you! From Cracker Barrel to Lindsay…
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Out With the New, In With the Old: Money and Lifestyle Trends
Apr 16, 2026
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If you love 90s nostalgia (or you just hate change), you’re in luck! Apparently, right now it’s trendy to do life the old-school way—and when it…
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10 Jaw-Dropping Money Stats About the Average American
Apr 09, 2026
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We’re not encouraging you to keep up with the Joneses, but have you ever wondered what their…
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Ranking People’s Wealth Habits, From Fake Rich to Quiet Wealth
Apr 02, 2026
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It’s not as simple as “broke” or “rich” anymore. Today we’re unpacking what kind of “rich”…
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We Question Dr. Arthur Brooks on the Secret to Happiness
Mar 26, 2026
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It’s not every day that we get to grab a drink with a Harvard professor, bestselling author…
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Reacting to: “If I Can’t Buy a Home, Why Don’t I Just Be Gorgeous?”
Mar 19, 2026
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If you’re an exhausted millennial wondering if buying a home is a lost cause, we get it—and…
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Critiquing People’s Disney Drama (Debt, Lawsuits and Club 33 Tea)
Mar 12, 2026
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Vacation debt, budget-friendly hacks and some light legal drama—today we’re unpacking all things Disney! Stick around…
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Ranking the Worst Financial Habits (and Admitting Our Guilt)
Mar 05, 2026
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If you can’t be the best, why not be the worst? Or at least that’s what some people must be thinking to justify their…
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Subtle Habits That Reveal a Quiet Millionaire
Feb 26, 2026
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Good manners, simple style, old-school investing—today we’re unpacking subtle “quiet millionaire” habits and teaching you…
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Reacting to People Justifying Their Outrageous Spending Habits
Feb 19, 2026
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We all have our weaknesses when it comes to frivolous spending—but some of you are next level. Today, we’re reacting to (and…
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Love and Money: Financial Decisions People Immediately Regret
Feb 12, 2026
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Is love blind? Some of your financial decisions certainly make it seem that way! Today, we’re reacting to people’s biggest money…
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Questioning “Life” Choices With Ken Coleman (“Would You Rather” Edition)
Feb 05, 2026
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Career, relationships, self-improvement—life is full of important choices, and today we’re unpacking all the options with bestselling…
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Weird Money Habits That Will Make You Rich
Jan 29, 2026
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Apparently, living on less than you make and ditching your credit score is groundbreaking financial advice—but we’ll let you be the judge…
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Are These Social Obligations Worth the Money?
Jan 22, 2026
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If an event costs you social energy, should you really have to pay actual money too? Today, we’re saying what we all wish we could…
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These “Get-Rich-Quick” Schemes Will Topple Your Financial Progress
Jan 15, 2026
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Building wealth is actually pretty simple (when you do it the right way). But there are some risky strategies out…
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Your Money Habits Are Our Financial Pet Peeves—Let’s Talk! (With Jade Warshaw)
Jan 08, 2026
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Are you guilty of these annoying money habits? In this episode, we sit down with Jade Warshaw to rant about our biggest financial pet…
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We Predict the Future of 2026—Money, Celebrities and More!
Jan 01, 2026
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No one can predict the future, but sometimes it’s fun to try! Today we’re sharing our best guesses for what’s to come in 2026…
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Reviewing 2025: The Good, the Bad and the Unhinged!
Dec 25, 2025
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From Katy Perry’s brief trip in space to our favorite moments on Smart Money Happy Hour—we’re breaking down the best and worst…
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