Financial Gaslighting (It’s More Common Than You Think!)

2026-05-21

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📈 Don’t know where to start with investing? Check out our free Complete Guide to Investing!

Reality TV taught us about “gaslighting”—but did you know it can also apply to your money? Stick around and watch us debunk the toxic communication trap that’s keeping you from building wealth.

Next Steps:

· 🎙️ Catch our episode Love and Money: Financial Decisions People Immediately Regret.

· 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour

· 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Leave us a voicemail with your question at 877-306-1517 or send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it.

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Mango Mojito Mocktail

Recipe by Shivani Loves Food

· 1 ripe mango

· 2 fresh limes

· 2 tablespoons mint leaves

· 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

· 2 cups sparkling water

Instructions:

Prepare the simple syrup: Add 3 tablespoons sugar and 3 tablespoons boiling water to a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Cook until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is just starting to bubble, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.
Peel the mango and add the flesh to the jug of a blender. Juice one of the limes and add the juice to the blender.
Blend the mango and lime juice into a smooth puree. You may wish to strain the puree if it has any lumps.
Slice the other lime into wedges and add the wedges to a large jug along with the mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to crush the limes and mint to release their flavors.
Add the mango puree to the jug along with the simple syrup—I recommend starting with a small amount of simple syrup (1 tablespoon) and adding more later if desired.
Top up the jug with sparkling water and give it a stir. Taste the mango mocktail and add more lime, mint or simple syrup if desired.
Serve the mango mojito mocktails over ice and garnished with extra mint and lime. Enjoy!