$175,000+ Salary Earners Call Themselves Poor!

Published: Oct. 19, 2023, 9 a.m.

The upper class is playing the victim\u2014and we\u2019re not buying it. Listen as Rachel and George channel their inner Kourtney Kardashian and give six-figure earners the sisterly wake-up call they need. Plus, how much margin does the average American have in their budget compared to someone with a $175,000 salary?\n\xa0\nIn This Episode:\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0The meaning of \u201cpoor\u201d and why the wealthy feel this way\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0George\u2019s history with nonslip pet ramps and Rachel\u2019s iconic Kristen Wiig impression\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0The ultimate budget showdown: $59,000 vs. $175,000 (who runs out first?)\n\xa0\nHelpful Resources:\u202f\xa0\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Booking a flight with Going is the best and simplest way to pay less to travel more. Sign up for free today at Going.com/smartmoney.\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Start making memories. Go NOW and get Tapple at Walmart or wherever you buy board games!\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Get 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. Go to www.everydollar.com/smart to get started today.\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Do you have a Guilty as Charged question for Rachel and George? Send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type \u201cGUILTY?\u201d at the top of your message so we don\u2019t miss it.\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices\xa0\xa0\nRamsey Solutions Privacy Policy\xa0\xa0\n\xa0\nThis Week\u2019s Happy Hour Special: Citrus Smash\nRecipe from A Pinch of Adventure\n\xa0\nIngredients:\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa01 tbsp lemon curd\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa01 tbsp simple syrup\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Club soda or seltzer\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Fresh mint leaves\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Sliced lemon\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Ice\n\xa0\nInstructions: Put about six mint leaves, four slices of deseeded lemon, simple syrup and lemon curd in a highball glass. Muddle together. Add ice and pour over club soda. Garnish with fresh mint and enjoy!