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How the Illusion of Choice Is Keeping You Broke
News flash: Advertisers have mastered the art of making consumers think they’re in control. But who’s really calling the shots? In this episode, Rachel and George investigate what’s happening behind the brands and how it affects your bank account.
In this episode:
- George and Rachel’s reaction to Chuck E. Cheese’s saucy secret
- Why modern-day advertising is low-key mind control
- The alleged BlackRock conspiracy they don’t want you to know about
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This Week’s Happy Hour Special: Mexican Surfer
Ingredients:
2 ounces reposado tequila
1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
1/2 ounce lime cordial (aka sweetened lime juice)
Instructions:
Combine all your ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain the liquigd into a chilled coupe glass. Add a lime slice for garnish and hang loose!
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.
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