11 Hard Truths You Need to Know About Money
Episode Date: November 28, 2025No one likes hearing hard truths. But here’s the thing: Even though we don’t always like hard truths, they’re important. So today, I’m sharing 11 hard...
George Kamel is a personal finance expert 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 show 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. Have a story for George? Send us a message to guest@georgekamel.com. Want George on your show? Connect with us at media@georgekamel.com
474 episodes transcribedNo one likes hearing hard truths. But here’s the thing: Even though we don’t always like hard truths, they’re important. So today, I’m sharing 11 hard...
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