Let's have some cheap fun

Typical savings account interest rates can earn you pennies. In this episode, you'll learn about other high-interest savings options to earn more in interest and protect your savings against inflation.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Priva ... Show More

Ideas on how to have fun this summer without breaking the bank. Go on a "penny date." Throw a movie marathon party. Swap houses with a friend. With a little imagination, you can bring delight and joy — at a low cost — into your sunny days ahead. This episode originally aired Augu ... Show More

Even if you use a credit card all the time, it can be difficult to understand the ins and outs of how they work. Whether you're a new credit card owner or just want to make sure you're getting the most out of your card, this episode will walk through the fundamentals of the credi ... Show More

You don't need to spend a lot of money to have fun. Have you done a chocolate bar taste test? Hosted a themed hangout? Gone to a surprise movie night? Here are some ideas to help you save money and maximize entertainment. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.c ... Show More

I don't want to watch netflix, go skiing, go to a beer garden - none of that sounds FUN to me. But it might be fun to you. This quick mashup is 100% about doing the things that YOU enjoy and not letting other people dictate what you should be doing with your time... If you want t ... Show More

Cocktails, quizzes, condiments and more! Find out how well you’re doing financially (and what to do about it) by taking George and Rachel’s Buzzfeed-inspired quiz. And don’t worry, this isn’t one of those money quizzes that will put you in a dark place—we promise. In this episode ... Show More

I recently got home from an AMAZING trip to New York, and I was surprised by how many money lessons I picked up! This was an unusual trip because, at least initially, it wasn't work-related. It felt hard to let myself relax and do something purely for fun. As you may know, I love ... Show More

Walk through a graveyard at midnight or spend the night in an abandoned house?  $50M invest or spend?  Drink the half finished drinks at the bar or eat the half eaten food?  One night stand or a bubble bath with a stranger?  Foot long nose or tongue? Steve Harvey Morning Show Onl ... Show More

So we all just got tired of going out?? In episode 31 of Fun on Weekdays, I talk about how my idea of fun has evolved since starting the podcast. I share the struggles of transitioning out of my “party girl era,” where most of my weekends were spent out at bars drinking, and the ... Show More

Put your tray tables up and hold on to your drinks, George and Rachel are taking you on a world tour of the national holidays that you never knew existed (plus a few that you did) and sharing their money-related hot takes along the way. Grab your party hat and join the fun becaus ... Show More

Some “toxic traits” are funny––like hanging up your clothes inside out or buying kale aspirationally. And then there’s the less funny kind. ☠️ ⚠️ Join Rachel and George as they attempt to find the line between a harmless quirk and a truly toxic money mindset. In This Episode:  ·  ... Show More

Most people think the hard part about getting rich is figuring out how to make a ton of money—but the real challenge might be learning to manage your money well. Today, George and Rachel react to the ways celebrities spent their first paychecks and ponder whether money makes us w ... Show More