What Today’s Teens Are Buying (vs. Us 20 Years Ago)

Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Do you shop like the cool kids? Join Rachel and George for a breakdown on the brands and stores American teens loved in 2023 and the cash app they used to pay for it all. (Caution: This episode contains high levels of nostalgia. Side effects may include sudden reminiscing and an overwhelming urge to say, “Back in my day . . .”)

In this episode:

· What the average teen spends $200 a month on

· Rachel explains physical cash to teenagers and why it’s better than digital

· The biggest money trap teens are falling for and how to help your kids avoid them

Resources:

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This Week’s Happy Hour Special: Spicy Pineapple Ginger Mocktail

Recipe by Ramona Cruz-Peters at FabEveryday

Ingredients:

· Ice, for shaker and for glass

· 3 ounces pineapple juice, plus more for rimming

· 1 ounce agave nectar

· 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

· Ginger beer, chilled (for top off)

· Tajin seasoning, for rimming

· Small pineapple wedge, for garnish (optional)

· Whole Thai chili pepper or thinly sliced jalapeno, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Add 3 ounces pineapple juice, agave nectar, and chili powder to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Cover and shake until the ingredients are well mixed and chilled.

Place additional pineapple juice on a small saucer or plate. Place the Tajin seasoning on a separate small plate. Dip the rim of a rocks glass in the pineapple juice, followed by the Tajin to coat the rim.

Pour ice into the glass, then pour the pineapple mixture over the ice. Top off with ginger beer.

If desired, garnish with a small wedge of pineapple and a chili pepper (or a few slices of jalapeno).