The Rachel Cruze Show

Some people blame all their financial troubles on the government, others get stuck in a shame cycle trying to cope with money stress. The truth is, lots of factors affect your money—some are in your control, and some are not. Here’s what you can do to make sure your future is financially stable. What You Get in this Episode:  How Credit Cards Keep You Broke 3 Mistakes That Sabotage Your Finances Do You Still Qualify as Middle Class in America?   Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries Carly Jean Los Angeles With Code “Rachel” EveryDollar                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries and Carly Jean Los Angeles.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

When it comes to handling money, a lot of us just want to know what’s “normal.” But the truth is, normal isn’t always what’s best. Here’s what you can do to move forward and finally achieve the money goals you always hoped were possible. What You Get in This Episode: Which Generation Feels Financially Trapped? Do You Feel Behind Financially? (With Minimal Mom) “How College Students Spend $100” (My Reaction)   Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries Carly Jean Los Angeles with code “Rachel” EveryDollar Enter The Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000!                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries and Carly Jean Los Angeles.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Today’s episode is all about choosing your spending habits wisely. I’m talking about where to invest your money when you want to build wealth, how to stay on budget during and after buying a home, and how to know when it’s worth it to splurge on products. What You Get in this Episode: 3 Places You Should Intentionally Invest 5 Things I Said No to Before I Paid Off My Home Luxury Products I Think Are Totally Worth It Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries Carly Jean Los Angeles with code “Rachel” EveryDollar Enter The Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000!                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries and Carly Jean Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Budgeting and saving and teaching, oh my! We’re going to talk about some smart money habits you should put into place . . . and how to pass them on to the next generation. Plus, I’m sharing tips for cleaning up your budget, elevating your savings game, and teaching your kids how to do the same. What You Get in This Episode: 16 Ways to Stay on Budget (Even When It’s Hard) How to Double Your Savings Fast Money Skills You Should’ve Learned as a Kid Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries Carly Jean Los Angeles with code “Rachel” EveryDollar Enter The Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000!                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries and Carly Jean Los Angeles.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Boundaries in certain areas create margin in others, so today we’re covering everything from minimalism to paid-for vacations. Learn what to stop doing, start doing, and keep doing when it comes to your spending. What you get in this episode: Is Revenge Spending Wrecking Your Budget? Life-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned From Minimalists How to Cash Flow an Unforgettable Vacation in 90 Days Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries Carly Jean Los Angeles with code “Rachel” EveryDollar Enter The Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000!                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries and Carly Jean Los Angeles.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

If you’re feeling weighed down with money woes, like minimum payments, retirement savings or investment uncertainty, today’s episode is a must-listen! I’m debunking common myths about living with long-term debt, the state of the economy, and a potential retirement crisis on the horizon. What You Get in this Episode: The Ugly Truth About Minimum Payments Are We Still in a Recession? Why 75% of Americans Will Never Retire Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries Carly Jean Los Angeles with code “Rachel” EveryDollar Enter The Ramsey Cash Giveaway for a chance at $3,000!                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries and Carly Jean Los Angeles.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Today’s episode is all about the biggest financial asset most of us have: our home. We’ll start by covering how to figure out how much your home is worth. After that, I’ll share proven ways to boost your home’s value, as well as which upgrades aren’t worth the money.   What you get in this episode: ·      How to Actually Determine the Value of Your Home ·      Proven Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value ·      9 Home Upgrades That Aren't Worth Your Money Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries Carly Jean with code “Rachel” EveryDollar                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries and Carly Jean Los Angeles.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

When it comes to big-ticket items, we always want to know if the expense was worth it. In this episode, I’m sharing what I really think of my Tesla (plus a story my dad doesn’t even know!). We’ll also talk about what happens when people splurge on cars a little too often, and I’ll go over how I’m saving for my next big trip.   In this episode: ·      The Story Not Even Dave Ramsey Knows ·      Could This Cause the Car Industry to Collapse? ·      The Dream Vacation I'm Saving For Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries EveryDollar                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Imagine a life where you can stop spending your money on debt payments and every paycheck is yours to spend instead. That’s what this episode is all about. We look at a popular debt payoff method called the debt avalanche, the sneaky ways your credit card is keeping you broke, as well as how to become financially independent once and for all.   What you get in this episode: ·      Why I Never Recommend the Debt Avalanche Method ·      Secrets Credit Card Companies Don’t Want You to Know ·      Are Millennials Too Dependent Financially? Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries EveryDollar                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

What are the right things to use your money on? That’s what we’re covering in this episode, starting with how Winston and I are currently investing. I also react to a YouTuber’s claims about what the middle class should be able to afford and reveal some products I just don’t think are worth the hype.   What you get in this episode: ·      How I'm Investing in 2023 ·      15 Things the Middle Class Can't Afford Anymore ·      3 Products That Aren't Worth the Hype Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries EveryDollar                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Upping your financial game sounds hard—but it can actually be really simple. In this episode, we cover the money moves guaranteed to help you reach your goals, as well as the financial facts everyone needs to know.   In this episode: ·      6 Money Moves to Up Your Financial Game ·      Facts About Money Everyone Should Know Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries EveryDollar                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

A debt-free lifestyle is all about spending and saving with purpose. I start out this episode by getting real about what that looks like in my monthly budget, then I talk with Jade Warshaw about how she paid off $460,000 (she’s the real deal, you guys). We'll also dig into the reasons we’re tempted to spend big during big sales.   In this episode: ·      What I Spend in a Month ·      How She Paid Off $460,000 in Debt (With Jade Warshaw) ·      Are Big Sales Worth the Hype? Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries EveryDollar                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

This episode is all about taking control of your money. Because guess what? That can help you transform your life. Today we’ll talk about the costly hoarding habits almost all of us are guilty of, find out whether or not I’m on board with a popular YouTuber’s debt payoff advice, and learn some trusty tips on cleaning up a messy budget.  In this episode: ·      5 Hoarding Habits That Are Costing You Money ·      Can This Advice Get YOU Debt-Free? ·      3 Reasons Why Your Budget Is a Mess Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries EveryDollar                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Moving forward financially comes down to avoiding sneaky traps and learning from our mistakes. That’s why, in this episode, I start by sharing what I learned growing up in a bankrupt home. We then look at how living in California and New York can become a money pit. And we talk through high-profile tax fraud cases—and how you can stay legal.    In this episode: ·     Lessons From Growing Up Bankrupt ·     Why Wealthy People Are Fleeing California and New York ·     Shocking Tax Fraud Cases (and How to Steer Clear)   Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries EveryDollar                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Most people never feel like they have enough time or money. And I get it! But today is about the best ways to spend both of those things. I’m sharing my five favorite ways to buy back time. Then, we’ll cover the ins and outs of an all-cash budget and have some fun diving into the wild financials of the wedding industry.     In this episode: ·      5 Ways I Buy Back My Time ·      How I Created an All-Cash Budget ·      How Weddings Became a Multibillion-Dollar Industry Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries Financial Peace University EveryDollar                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

No matter what culture, social media or economists are telling you, you can make progress with your money. First, we’ll look at why some people are claiming America is doomed financially—plus what the data really says. Then, financial expert George Kamel joins me for a conversation about the sneaky habit stealing our paycheck: lifestyle creep.   In this episode: ·      Can America Recover Financially? ·      The Sneaky Habit Stealing Your Paycheck (With George Kamel) Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries Financial Peace University EveryDollar Smart Money Happy Hour Follow George Kamel                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

No matter where you are on your debt-free journey, there is always something new to learn about money. Today, we’re talking investing, kids’ money habits and more. Plus, I chat with Kallie Branciforte (who you may know as But First, Coffee) about affordable Amazon products that are worth every penny.   In This Episode:   ·      3 Things I’m Learning About Money Right Now ·      Best 10 Amazon Products Under $20 with But First, Coffee ·      How to Break Bad Money Habits   Helpful Resources:  ·      Christian Healthcare Ministries  ·      Financial Peace University  ·      EveryDollar  Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries.  Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices  Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

In this episode, we’re making money, reading books and taking names! First, did you know you can get paid every month just for driving your car? We’re talking easy, money-making side hustles that anyone can do. Then, Courtney and I share what we learned about money from our favorite fiction reads.   In This Episode:   ·      Side Hustles Anyone Can Do to Earn Extra Cash ·      Hidden Money Lessons in Popular Books (with Courtney Dyksterhouse) Helpful Resources:  ·      Christian Healthcare Ministries  ·      Financial Peace University  ·      EveryDollar  Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries.  Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices  Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Today’s episode is all about the best things to do with your money. I share what I’m not spending money on this year, and we look at whether Minority Mindset’s Jaspreet Singh gives trustworthy advice on what you should do with your next paycheck. Then I dive into why I’ll never, ever use a credit card. (Spoiler alert: They’re shadier than you realize.)   In this episode: ·      6 Things I’m Not Buying This Year ·      Why I Will Never Use a Credit Card ·      Should You Do This When You Get Paid? Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries Financial Peace University EveryDollar                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

Let’s talk about how to build wealth (and still go on vacation!) in 2023. I’ll share with you guys how the rich invest, explain everything you need to know about the Fed, and show you how you can afford to go on vacation this year. Here's what we’ll cover:  -       How the Rich Invest Their Wealth -       What Is the Fed? (And Why You Should Care) -       How to Afford Vacation in 2023 Helpful Resources: Christian Healthcare Ministries EveryDollar                                                 Sponsors pay the producer of this show, The Lampo Group, LLC, advertising fees for mentioning their services or products during programming. Advertising fees are not based upon or otherwise tied to any product sale or business transacted between any consumer or sponsor. The following sponsors have paid for the programming you are viewing: Christian Healthcare Ministries.   Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy