Son of a Nutcracker! Hidden Money Messages in Classic Christmas Movies

Christmas movies are gifts that keep on . . . giving us money lessons? 🤔🎄💰 Rachel and George break down the hidden financial wisdom in all your favorites, from It’s a Wonderful Life to Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn’s Four Christmases.   In This Episode:   ·     Rachel’s best Mr. Narwhal impression (“Byyyye, Buddy . . .” 👋🏼) ·     The Christmas classic George completely missed out on as a child ·     The wild celeb generosity stories getting us in a giving mood 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 DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it.   ·      Get your finances organized, make a plan, build up your confidence, and kick money stress out of your life for good with the EveryDollar budgeting app. Click here to get started today! ·     Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices ·     Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy   This Week’s Happy Hour Special:  Vanilla Chai White Russian (From Half-Baked Harvest) ·     2 ounces vodka ·     1 1/2 ounces Kahlua ·     2 ounces vanilla chai syrup (see recipe below) ·     1–2 ounces heavy cream ·     1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)   Fill a glass with ice. Add vodka, Kahlua and vanilla chai syrup. Give it a gentle stir. Add the heavy cream. Give it one more gentle stir. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy your cup of Christmas cheer!   Vanilla Chai Syrup ·     4 chai tea bags ·     1/3 cup honey ·     1 teaspoon vanilla extract ·     1 cup water   Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and let steep for 10 minutes. Pull those tea bags out and pour in the honey. Bring the new honey-tea mixture to a boil on high heat for 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and let it cool. 

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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.