Cheapskate or Resourceful? A Wake-Up Call with Sharon Ramsey

Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

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