Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Pros and Cons of Shopping in 2005 (Should We Go Back?)

Published: September 18, 2025

Duration: 43:32

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Claire’s, Sbarro, Great American Cookies—can we go back to ’90s mall culture? In today’s episode, George and Rachel are taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane to weigh the pros and cons of shopping in 2005 vs. 2025.

 

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