The Sneaky Habit That Is Stealing Your Paycheck (with George Kamel)

[@MR3DDev]

Don't be impulsive with money, but also don't wait for retirement to do the things you love. You only get one chance on this earth. Your body on retirement will not be the same as your body now.

[@alqoshgirl]

People should have an outing budget for that very reason! Enjoy life! Plus there are many fun stuff people can do that barely cost any money

[@seagirl1100]

Life and money needs a balance. We spent so much on vacations. It was memorable and we did so many incredible things. But wished I had limited it. I can’t do any of those things anymore. But now on a very limited budget. Wish I had “budgeted my Life” better. “Watch Out”, old age creeps up on you before you know it.

[@debrajean743]

Hi Rachel and George. My Dad must have told me a trillion times "Pay Yourself First". And I did because to me my Dad is the most brilliant man alive and now me and my husband are doing very well. Thank You Daddy!!

[@ednarose86]

The perception of value is something that I have REALLY thought about these past few days. My friend said the coffee she gets is like $6. I said "Let's see what that is per year." $6 x 5 days a week x 52 weeks = $1560!! Craziness. Then as I thought about it even more, designer bags like Coach are about $300 each. That's the equivalency of 5 Coach purses every year. If you saw someone having 5 new Coach handbags every year, you would say "hhhhhhhmmm, you're irresponsible and blowing your money." But someone buying a single coffee everyday, seems completely normal.

[@ofcmerchant7442]

This is a golden example

[@soapa4279]

Except the $1560 of coffee can help people get through the day, providing them usable energy. What does the 5 $300 coach purses do? Nothing. So it's still correct, buying designer bags is blowing your money, while buying a single coffee every day is more acceptable. That's another perception of value.

[@Churros1616]

@@soapa4279 the point is they are both overpriced. You can make coffee at home for 50 cents if not less and they taste is great too.

[@soapa4279]

@@Churros1616 the OP wasn't comparing the value of coffee at home to bought coffee. She was comparing 5 $300 coach bags a year to an entire year of coffee. I was making the point that at least even a $6 cup of coffee a day is more useful than 5 designer bags sitting in a closet. Nowhere was this about "oh but you can make cheaper coffee at home" because everyone knows that already.

[@andresprieto3323]

@@soapa4279 but someone can turnaround and say, "YOU need buy coffee everyday for energy, I don't." Therefore the purses are more valuable to them because they use them every day.

[@debt2none]

I could watch George & Rachel all day! 😆

[@AGoldieDog32876]

I know right lol they are wonderful ❤

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

They are my favorite duo. ❤

[@carolannstevens5814]

Me too!

[@elizaC3024]

We have had term life insurance for 35 years. I lost my 1st husband suddenly and it was what gave the kids and I stability.

[@carnivore_princess]

My deepest condolences but I'm so happy you were still able to be in a good place financially ❤️ prayers to you and your family 🙏🏻

[@tonyahenry4167]

I don’t even like going out to eat anymore idk if my taste buds have changed but I’m not impressed by what’s out there

[@Awesomelastus]

As a Zambian, that Samantha Mumba reference warmed my heart (because we claim her). Great insights RC+GK.

[@jaredalbin5658]

Some lifestyle improvement is good though. For years I only had basics liability car insurance bc it’s really cheap. If I had an accident, I was out of a car and had to get a loan for $4500 to get another one. I didn’t pay into 401k, I didn’t really tithe like should have, I ate the cheapest of the cheap quality food from Walmart. I wore Walmart clothes. I bought one pair of shoes and made them work for 2yr or more. My life is much improved now. Food is better, money on a gym to exercise and eat healthy. 401k, savings, finally paying on student loan. Yeah I guess you could call it lifestyle creep, but you can’t live like a college student forever.

[@barrybegley5379]

Rachel & George. You two certainly have a "chemistry" that comes across on camera. Always something to learn from watching and then putting into action. Thank You both. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

[@Pamela-tw5nr]

George and Rachel - always good together. Great episode 😄

[@ungphuc]

Yes the thumbnail is pretty funny. Probably George’s idea

[@IsaacSchultz]

Amazon is stealing my paycheck... It's just too convenient.

[@jeannettediaz1617]

You two are pure comedy😂😂 I love it. I can watch you two, laugh and learn all at the same time haha

[@anya8221]

I just shared this with my 2 young daughters 16 yr and 18 yr. I hope they listen.

[@CrazyTobster]

Sometimes life happens. I started seperating my money, for clothes and things, while saving for a flat, but then a wedding came up... I needed to buy a suite, hotel, train ticket, then I realised there was a train strikes leading to an extra night in the hotel The wedding was awesome, it just sometimes life can knocks you back financially. It will only take a few months to get back on track :-) This is a awesome video. Very true! 😊

[@trebmaster]

I have never used Uber Eats or Door Dash and until I'm physically unable to leave the house, I plan to never open that door because as soon as you try anything ONCE, even for reasons that make more sense at that time, you will feel like it is that much easier for you to do it again even when the reasons make less sense. Draw a hard line in the sand. Don't even do pizza delivery unless you physically can't get over there to pick it up.

[@mombetweentwo7679]

Its hard when loved ones or friends invite to expensive places but they its your life, we had to say no sometimes but it was rewarding after, saying we will have a house soon, wow thats a statement among those that live in apartments for years! Thanks for the video!❤

[@elainebradley8213]

Someone said to us once. You must be really rich. We did not reply. They owned many man toys and drank and smoked. We do neither, mostly eat at home, avoid travel. We are retired. We are rich. We're content with what we have.

[@andrealuneau2050]

My favorite duo of Ramsey personalities ❤😁

[@PickledHam]

In the office Bring your lunch everyday. Your co-workers will be going out ot eat lunch or using expensive food delivery apps. Be the odd one then see who is living paycheck to paycheck.

[@carlostosado8965]

Correct!! I see my upper management team complain about money and paying the bills. They make more money than I do. They rather spend it on food and new cars and bigger homes. I’m here older car paid off, I travel 2 times a yr via plane save 15 percent in my 401k and have 15 k in savings. Ppl just want to follow what they see and hear on tv!!!

[@Krueger444]

There's something that never really gets brought up with lifestyle creep - cutting back on what's crept in SUCKS. It can be done, but once you've adapted to the nicer lifestyle, your old lifestyle seems hard

[@olgasuner999]

You guys are very nice. I shared George’s information with my Arabic and Syrian community 😊 hope your getting a lot of views.

[@janelleg597]

Haha that's awesome

[@PCKA1987]

I’m living for George’s “fuddy-duddy” impression. I need that as a ringtone for myself and kids. 😂

[@jasondima1411]

This is good!! This is 85% of the country. I also have this issue that we are currently working on

[@joshualoo8436]

I made my budget in excel, but would switch & pay for every dollar if y’all add the EveryDollar Year-End recap like Spotify. Great idea George😂

[@donnahampton3632]

You can see your recap for the last 12 months at any time with Every Dollar Plus.

[@maddywadsworth3652]

I'm cracking up at all of Rachel's friends using credit cards. 😂

[@kryliam3243]

My house has definitely experienced lifestyle creep over the last 3 years. I've recently acknowledged that and am trying to get control of it.

[@hhon8938]

We’ve never had delivery. Know that sounds really odd but we only do pickup and the odd occasion dine in which we don’t like to do as much due to added cost of tip. Honestly been cooking so much at home - a healthier chicken tikka masala with all the ingredients on sale at a deep discount and already in the pantry last night! Holla to our path to FI!!!

[@marilynrybak9154]

Lifestyle creep is SO real. Regrouping here lately to get my life (money!) back on track! We don’t need more “stuff” for heaven’s sake!

[@chantre17ms]

I have a rich friend. We joke about her Loius Vuitton bags. She's a very humble person and I never had to overspend to hang out with her. We both like doing the same things, so she was a budget-friendly friend.

[@elainebradley8213]

We had a neighbour who quit a social group. They were going to dinners and drinks at each other's house on a rotating basis and stuff just got more and more expensive. We turned down a destination wedding for someone we really liked. It was very awkward. We backed out of a lot of family gifts. ( we try to just to do children). These are big drains to some of us. But it's hard.

[@jandkhilbert]

So agree with social finances - really tough to find people that are where you are at - probably staying home like us!! 😊

[@Sixbucks_on_pump3]

I feel like there were two types of people when the pandemic started, those who wanted everything delivered to them at any cost and those who would deliver those goods to them. I chose to deliver those goods to them. 5000 deliveries, only ordered food 4 times and each time I winced at the total 🙄

[@juliapearse1514]

I have never been influenced by others and followed the sheep..I guess I've always naturally been a saver not a spender. I still treat myself but its very rarely as I would rather save for the future especially for our children.

[@dayday95644]

I am really struggling with this now! Thank you so much for this video. Had to watch it twice to motivate me to look at our lifestyle creep 😆

[@radioheadfanlove]

Same!!!

[@shallyshedrak4905]

Thanks for sharing awesome tips! I'm financially free and currently growing a solid retirement plan. It takes a positive and consistency to learn new things, unlearn the old habits is important to get a mentor/coach to lead you all the way. It's great to start young too!

[@jonesdamian6448]

Hi, I'm 43 working on my retirement fund too. What do you think is the best target for retirement?

[@shallyshedrak4905]

@chris malt personally i think 1m is the goal to overcome inflation and having them in an investment portfolio is a perfect plan. I'm half way to my goal

[@dabriga7]

A lot of people find having a coach a luxury.

[@HangNguyen-ih8rf]

I love these two together 😂

[@stephaniehon2711]

I’d love to see a video on lifestyle creep with kids -what is necessary, expected vs not as you are growing a family, and what that has looked like for you all as you’ve become parents.

[@pix2.0]

I did that with Pampered Chef and I am still paying for it. Love you guys!

[@jaredbills72]

Grocery delivery is actually pretty good value in my opinion. It barely increases the overall cost and saves you at least 30 min. If you make $50k a year that's about $25/hr so you are in a way saving at least some money with such a service.

[@alanj9978]

Only if you actually use that time to make more money.

[@jaredbills72]

@@alanj9978 perhaps. Or if it gives you more time to get other things done around the house thereby reducing stress levels. Is that not in some form a sense of payment?

[@alanj9978]

@@jaredbills72 If you can afford it, sure. But it is in any sense a waste of money. I mean, I pay a housecleaner, so I have no room to talk, but it does leave me with less money at the end of the day.

[@jaredbills72]

@Alan J I also find it quite humorous that some common advice from Ramsey Solutions is to find a side hustle and perform duties such as grocery delivery or meal delivery. Yet their ideology discourages the use of those services. It's a two way street for those things and I find it hypocritical to encourage the provision of the service but discouragement of the purchase of the service. It's a two way street and you can't have people getting these side hustles without a clientele that is willing to use it.

[@BlackMuslimConservative]

@@jaredbills72 You're right, it's a two way street and it's more sensible to travel on one side than the other. Calling it hypocritical is like blaming a rock star for not buying tickets to concerts.

[@clarezgoda5696]

Omggg this totally called me out 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣 although I shop at TJ maxx, don’t die my hair, do my nails, get food delivery, I love a new car not gonna lie! Lol

[@carolannstevens5814]

I could watch you two always! You are my people! ♥️

[@tsismuajhunbncaim]

You two are great together.

[@erinburke3314]

Rachel, Are you wearing a sweater from Walmart? i have a very similar one in red that I got from Walmart and it feels/looks like something from White House Black Market for a fraction of cost!

[@afost5965]

Where can we find a clip of that video they played? I’d like to send to my 20yr-ish old kids!

[@mattlimberg5763]

Last raise I got I added to my roth 401k contributions to net a $23 increase in my take home pay . That's how I lifestyle creep.

[@jackbauer9077]

Love these tips! Thanks guys!

[@CitizenZero1]

“It’s a special occasion” and “it’s on sale” are pretty dangerous, too.

[@brucecollins7424]

George Kamel is stealing my paycheck. Got it.

[@timm1139]

Great vid , but @ 14:42 Who gets a $10,000 raise??

[@lenawarelius4195]

How mutch does it coast to Be your friend? Do I have to send a lot of money on expensive dinners, cars or image? So it is a great idee to have tell your friends about your goal😍 Thanks for sharing great tips 🙌 lots og love from arctic Norrway at -22.5 🙌🌼🌹🌻🌺🏵

[@Becky-iw6go]

I didn’t catch the app you use to track from year to year. Can you please share that?

[@kindredkey]

EveryDollar app which is a product the Ramsey team created

[@nicoleziegler1486]

Every dollar. It’s the app by Dave Ramsey

[@davidthomas-ot4cl]

A raise? What's that? I only get raises when I change jobs. Otherwise it's just yearly inflation increases.

[@denisemckinney3973]

Idea: if we have money left over in a month’s budget, we add it up and add it to savings.

[@abrareads]

The problem for many is that if they wait to save until the end of the month, they have no money left to save.

[@albertrubio5934]

Does giving always have to be monetary, or can it be providing a service for free, or simply giving someone some helpful advice?

[@debt2none]

For sure!! Giving can involve being generous with anything we have to offer, and the most valuable is our time. Being there for others or providing a service for free is definitely giving. 👍🏾

[@freedomring3022]

Simple don't finance the stuff you think you deserve

[@sarahfournier2657]

Can we see you and Winston's color coded category sheet minus your amounts

[@robedmund9948]

Remember the marketing genius of "You DESERVE a break today!" ? McDonald's can be credited with starting this entitlement mentality in the early 80s. Along with higher obesity rates.

[@mark663_]

Samantha Mumba 😂😂💀💀

[@davidgiesbrecht3816]

So when do you call it lifestyle style creep or just that can afford more and you spend more within your means.

[@Aislinnmomma]

George--I dare you! LOL "Oh is that a credit card? You're gonna be paying for that next month..." Ha ha!!

[@cassb4678]

I love how he hates delivery services but then the first thing they tell people is to drive for Uber to make more money 😂

[@austinayala]

I skipped the ad

[@kevins5268]

I went from 35$ an hr to 70$ an hr. All cars paid no debt. Inflation with kids is sketch. Food and energy is completely insane. My 35 an hr 5 years ago doesn't feel that much less than 70 an hr now

[@shannonmckinsey8922]

Great video, definitely decided to get Taco Bell after watching it though 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️ 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Littles13579]

Do you do a voice in the cartoon clifford?

[@phila9288]

Oh yea my lifestyle creeped up real fast

[@stevenporter863]

10:28 Pizza is sky high too, George.

[@stevenporter863]

@@thegreatcoward Maybe in Tennessee it is cheap.

[@libbysworld7649]

I agree with what they are saying about lifestyle creep. However, if they aren't going to order door dash or uber eats, they should probably stop suggesting their listeners use them as supplemental income.

[@TheBooRad97]

What is wrong with working at a place that you don't patron?

[@arthrodea]

For someone who has the money, or someone who is ill or hurt and can't leave the house - using a delivery service can be a good idea. When I had a broken shoulder and wrist, I couldn't drive, had difficulty cooking (ever tried peeing cutting a vegetable with one hand? or opening a jar or can with one hand?), I would have liked to have a delivery service at that point.

[@janelleg597]

Use your brain They are talking about excessive use of the service. Just because they may encourage someone to work fast food for quick, low commitment income doesn't mean they'd tell them to eat there all the dang time

[@radioheadfanlove]

I LOVE these two so much!!!!

[@bilrmjl2]

Rachel you need to spend money on a new pair of pants......HaHaHa

[@kleindropper]

Ouch the dog comment hit hard. I spend an outrageous amount monthly on my one year old GSD

[@GrandDuchessAniya]

How is it possible to spend $400 at Taco Bell? It's a bargain, especially if you use the app and rewards. I usually get the chips and cheese and dip my entree in the leftover cheese. Yum!

[@carnivore_princess]

The same way a game in the app store is $1.99 that can easily turn into spending $200. The least expensive things can add up quickly and turn into a big expense that can cost you.

[@alanj9978]

If you go once or twice a week.

[@clipnathannature]

I appreciate the knowledge you've provided, There’s this woman I got in touch with during the last economic recession which cost me my job. Ms. Norman Davis helped me manage my assets by introducing my to the best trading method, I earned a lot of $$$ working with Norman at the comfort of my home. I still keep in touch with the amazing lady

[@roseanni]

Most family are struggling to survive. meeting Ms Davina Norman has brought me great success. Even with the economy situation I'm still sure of my $15,000 weekly

[@callumcarter7619]

Hi there, I’m commenting from Switzerland . Interesting to know she connects with people from different parts of the world. Such an ambitious woman. I got in touch with Ms. Davis early this year. As a newbie in the market, I had little knowledge on predicting the stock market, but with Ms. Norman weekly analysis and advise profits are guaranteed! I received three times my initial deposit in a week!!

[@bradleyhouston8471]

I want to be financially free , I currently work 2 9-5 jobs and I’m struggling to pay bills along with my moms medical bills. I heard about forex a little while ago and was really interested and wanted to get into for the longest but I never had someone who could help. Can I get her contact? I need her assistance

[@bradleyhouston8471]

How can I reach Davina does she have a telegram page??

[@clipnathannature]

Yes, she does and is very accessible with the username..........

[@JohnSmith-sl2md]

Robin was always punched around until Batman showed up... Just saying!

[@Jelk915]

I agree with this but I help but find the irony in telling people don’t waste money on memberships while selling people memberships

[@lindseye2750]

The gym isn’t a convenience lol

[@capturedbyannamarie]

Yes it is. You can work out at home

[@lindseye2750]

@@capturedbyannamarie if I spent thousands and thousands 😂

[@capturedbyannamarie]

@@lindseye2750 it’s called working out with your body. You don’t need weights. Just do push ups, sit ups, run outside. My husband is very muscular and he just works out at home. No gym. It’s a lie that you need to go to the gym or even have a gym to be fit.

[@lindseye2750]

@@capturedbyannamarie​​⁠simple excerises aren’t always doable, multiple chest/ back surgeries and I’m not allowed to do most of that & it’s winter snowing here so being outside isn’t safe either, be happy for your husband that it’s doable but don’t judge those of us who need our gyms to be muscular and healthy

[@fredprillaman]

So don’t waste money on convenience products, but definitely use your sponsored Zander insurance so they can conveniently shop for insurance rate’s instead of us just finding decent rates ourselves? Got it.

[@donnahampton3632]

Get out of debt so you can "live and give like no one else" !

[@eandrgoodwin]

Speaking of lifestyle creep, how packed is your closet, Rachel? How many different tops do you have? I guess the talks with the Minimalists didn’t affect your closet! No 333 challenge for you, eh?

[@kleindropper]

Rachel can't afford to get her jeans fixed apparently.

[@elainebradley8213]

I used to pay someone to hem our jeans. One day I did it myself. It was so liberating!

[@tressalewis7004]

Oops…two

[@pix2.0]

Taco bell --- order the online existing, much better deal.

[@shelbys2750]

Maybe that's why I don't have friends lol

[@hanwagu9967]

if people didn't deserve to spend money that they earned, then how would anyone else get wealthy? The fact is, the economy is a big ponzi scheme that needs lots of people to put money into the system (spend) for the few of us to take out more money (add to our wealth).🤣 lifestyle creap = George's built in obsolescene apple watch, or rachel's more expensive holed jeans compared to no holed jeans.

[@dianaroberson2834]

Rachel, I love your show. But as a doctor your fast food choice is killing me. Financially you could be saving money by eating at Taco Bell, but not if you end up with a $2K ED visit from getting sick. Risk/ Reward here. Doesn’t your mom make kale smoothies? Safer choice for long term investment in your health! Keep up the great content.

[@tressalewis7004]

You to make me happy!

[@kindredkey]

UMMM... Why does George have a voice though? Okay Ge-orage! I see you

[@normiscoris]

Who’s the tik tok girl?

[@SovereignMoney]

The tik tok was weirdly unnerving.

[@ginafoster636]

It went to buy 🥚

[@nicholasmartinez6043]

I came here because of the thumbnail

[@nicholasmartinez6043]

@@thegreatcoward love the work you’re doing. Keep it up my man

[@judya8044]

I’m surprised George is still married!

[@susieq9972]

LMAF!

[@luaragreen4429]

Nice video! 2020 was a rough year for me as I lost my job as a college teacher due to the pandemic. I got introduced to Ms, Gardner, I opened up about challenges I was facing here in Norway, during my time working with her, I was able generate weekly returns on my investment in the money market. We still keep in touch, such an amazing lady.

[@bradleyhouston8471]

Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn't, pays it” I have been working with Rose Gardner before, look her up to guide you on that. You need an expert guide.

[@lucyweilbel6681]

2020 was a rough year for me as I lost my job as a college teacher due to the pandemic. I got introduced to Ms, Gardner, I opened up about challenges I was facing here in Norway, during my time working with her, I was able generate weekly returns on my investment.

[@vnnyCao]

I was skeptical at first meeting someone online this days carries enough risk, there's a site she introduced me too, and I got the white paper of the work, In over a month, I was able to tripple my portfolio , she's been a mentor and friend

[@despachellesD]

thanks for this everybody forgets to drop how to reach her, I am in need of assistance, I hold coin almost 2 years now and I still drive same car, my neighbour has a broker and is moving out this month, I can't continue this way

[@luaragreen4429]

@ROSEGARDNERBIS

[@XxN8iVeSc0uTxX]

He is creepy 😂