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Breaking Free From Broke

The Ultimate Guide to More Money and Less Stress

George Kamel

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Question 1 of 6
According to the 2023 PYMNTS study mentioned in the book, what surprising fact was revealed about high earners?
  • A. They have significantly lower credit scores than middle-income earners.
  • B. Just over half of people earning more than $100,000 a year reported living paycheck to paycheck.
  • C. They are more likely to rely on student loans to fund their lifestyles than those earning minimum wage.
  • D. They typically pay off their mortgages in less than ten years using rewards points.
Question 2 of 6
What is George Kamel’s primary critique of relying on credit scores?
  • A. They are heavily biased against young adults and recent college graduates who have high income.
  • B. They fluctuate too unpredictably based on everyday cash purchases.
  • C. They do not accurately reflect a person's income or bank account balance, but rather only their debt management.
  • D. They encourage consumers to save too much money in low-yield savings accounts to maintain a good score.
Question 3 of 6
How does the author suggest one can buy a house if they follow his advice and have no credit score?
  • A. By securing a government-backed subprime mortgage.
  • B. By having a wealthy family member with excellent credit co-sign the mortgage.
  • C. By taking out multiple personal loans from local credit unions.
  • D. By saving a large down payment and using a 15-year fixed-rate conventional no-score loan.
Question 4 of 6
According to the book, when is the only time a sale or promotion is actually financially beneficial to a consumer?
  • A. When the discount is 50 percent or greater.
  • B. When the consumer had already planned on buying the product before the sale.
  • C. When the purchase is made using a high-reward credit card to maximize points.
  • D. When the item can be resold for a profit at a later date.
Question 5 of 6
How does the author reframe the concept of budgeting to help readers overcome the feeling that it is too restrictive?
  • A. By describing it as a way to give yourself permission to spend mindfully.
  • B. By recommending that you only track large expenses and ignore small daily purchases.
  • C. By suggesting you only budget for needs and leave wants completely untracked.
  • D. By advising that budgets should only be used temporarily until you are out of debt.
Question 6 of 6
In Kamel's 'SMART spender' framework, what does the 'M' stand for, and what question should you ask yourself?
  • A. Management: Am I managing my cash flow effectively this month?
  • B. Margin: Do I have enough margin in my budget to afford this purchase?
  • C. Motive: Am I buying this for the right reason, or out of a fear of missing out?
  • D. Mindset: Is my mindset aligned with my long-term financial goals?

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Breaking Free From Broke Summary & Overview

Breaking Free from Broke (2024) details the financial philosophies author George Kamel used to move from $40,000 in debt to being a debt-free millionaire. Discover how, with a paradigm shift and the right financial practices, you can achieve your financial goals and start living the life you want.

Who Should Listen to Breaking Free From Broke?

  • Anyone who wants to take control of their finances
  • People looking for a modern, no-nonsense approach to becoming a millionaire
  • Those curious about a millennial take on Dave Ramsey’s financial philosophy

About the Author: George Kamel

George Kamel is a millennial financial expert. In less than ten years, he went from being in debt to being a debt-free millionaire, and now shares his experience, knowledge, and advice through his YouTube channel and as part of the Dave Ramsey team of experts. Breaking Free from Broke is his first book.

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