While one never knows what a new administration will bring, that doesn't stop any of us from worrying. In this community episode we discuss an article from US News and World Report about the possible consequences of the proposed Trump tax cuts. What do you think will happen and how will it affect you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you a creator or a consumer. While many think that the simple path to wealth involves frugality and careful spending, today we discuss the path to abundance through creation. Craig Stephens was a government contractor before he set off on his own as a blogger. His blog is Retire Before Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We discuss with Adam Kol his transition from a lawyer to a financial therapist. His new book provides a financial checklist for couples looking to merge their lives as well as their money. How do we smooth out the bumps of financial intimacy, listen to today's episode to find out. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more....
I was born with a learning disability. While my friends eagerly devoured their beginner readers, I sat in the corner coloring. Even then, I couldn’t keep my crayon marks between the lines. My school noticed the problem immediately. In kindergarten, I was always the last one to reach the playground. While everyone else slipped on their shoes and ran outside, I sat there, struggling to remember how to tie my laces. Neuropsychological testing revealed that I was of average intelligence—not below. B...
Are goals bad? Although I have railed against them in the past, I decided to bring Dustin Heiner, The creator of Master Passive Income and Successfully Unemployed, to talk big audacious, hairy goals. Who is right? Or are we both? This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus, create custom budgets, track progress toward ...
Are we making investing too simple. Frank Vasquez, from Risk Parity Radio, argues that a small touch of complexity can help us reach safe withdrawal rates as high as 5%. He largely describes to a threory of asset allocation called risk parity. Today, we dive deep into this philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Millerd left the workplace without a clear plan on how he was going to fund his journey. Yet, in the process, he discovered good work that not only nurtured his soul but also provide enough economically. In this episode we discuss his book, the definition of good work, and how we find it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us for this live recording at the SlowFI retreat where we discuss the messy middle. As we all focus on changing our lives to be more pleasing and intentional, we often find that change is hard. What do you do when you are racing towards becoming a better version of yourself and you hit roadblocks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is a quick bonus episode to talk about how we show up in our own lives and to announce our personal finance podcast/pre-launch book party on December 12, 2024 in New York City. Space is limited, so buy a ticket now. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Paula Pant, and Jillian Johnsrud will all be there! For Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1070541832439?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we discuss with the author of The Missing Billionaires the importance of the sizing of our asset allocation. Size matters more than we give it credit for when it comes to what we invest in. In fact, you can make some lousy bets as long as you size them right. Listen in as we discuss why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us with Rikki Racela and Joe Saul-Sehy to discuss a Benzinga article which questions whether four million dollars is enough to retire. Although mean net worth is no one near this number at retirement age, many have identified four million as a magical number to strive towards. Should they? Today, we answer this question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mindset may be just important as income. In this sweeping episode with Adrian Brambila and Brad Klontz we talk about the hard truths when it comes to wealth in America and what it will take to get people to change. Their new book is Start Thinking Rich: 21 Harsh Truths to Take You from Broke to Financial Freedom. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions...
What connects doctors and athletes? In this episode we talk with NFL Champion Marques Colston about how, surprisingly, both groups can actually be great business people. We discuss with Marques his path to venture capital and what makes a good startup. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus, create custom budgets,...
Have you ever dreamed of being an influencer? Today, we chat with accidental influencers Melissa and Stephen Woods from the popular YouTube channel Welcome to the Woods. We discuss the path to becoming an influencer and some of the hurdles one faces once reaching the destination. As always, it is not nearly as easy as it sounds. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investmen...
Kelsa Dickey is a financial coach who helps bring clarity around people's finances and gives them the confidence to make important money decisions. In this episode we chat about how she became a coach, who needs financial coaching, and what it means to be a coach of coaches. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus,...
Some controversy arose surrounding Monday's guest, Sherry Peel Jackson. This quick bonus is my explanation of why I am not pulling the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this fascinating episode we get the behind the scenes view of our tax system from Dr. Sherry Peel Jackson who helps small businesses keep, protect, and grow their earnings. Is the IRS out to get us? The answer may surprise you. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus, create custom budgets, track progress toward...
Jason Vitug and I talk about his book Happy Money Happy Life. We tackle the controversial question: will money make you happy. Jason says both yes and no. We also delve into the dimensions of happiness and wealth and how we can strive towards them. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus, create custom budgets, tra...
Is FIRE lifestyle design? We chat with Jess and Corey of the Fioneers and Anders Skagerberg from the coastfiguy.com about the evolution of financial independence. We go down the rabbit hole of the SlowFI and CoastFI movements and discuss whether they are right for everyone. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus, ...
Financial historian Stephen Foerster joins us today to discuss how stories from the past can help us become better investors today. His book, Trailblazers, Heroes, and Crooks, recounts several ways in which history can teach us how not to make important mistakes today. Can you afford to miss this episode? This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash f...
This is a live episode in collaboration with Joe Saul-Sehy of The Stacking Benjamins podcast where we interview attendees on their more pressing issues. Listen in and hear what happens when you hang out with a bunch of financial independence minded people. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus, create custom budg...
In this episode we discuss with Chris Mamula and Sandi Mccoy Kramos a Benzinga article about retiring early on a pension. a over a million of saved assets. We chat about not only the financial considerations but also the emotional and philosophical issues. Could you end up bored in retirement? This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net wor...
Brian Page is the founder of the platform and podcast, Modern Husbands. In this sweeping episode we discuss the changing role of men in both society and a marriage. How have things changed and how are we coping? What roles should each spouse play in a marriage? This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus, create custom...
Alex Anderson, a comedian, wrote a very serious movie about family estrangement and the idea of going "no contact" with a family member. We discuss his new movie, FOG, and delve into how he went from comedian to filmmaker. We also delve into the finances of movie production. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus,...
Christine Benz is one of the foremost retirement researchers who works for Morningstar. Her new book, How to Retire, is a deep dive into what retirement should look like financially, physically, and emotionally. Her book highlights interviews with some of the most studied retirement experts. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth...
We talk with Tae Kim, creator of the Financial Tortoise YouTube channel, and the ten dumb things that high income earners do with their money. We chat about the difference between rich and wealthy and how to navigate the two expertly. What mistakes have you made with your spending and how did you recover? This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash f...
We chat with Canada's youngest retirees Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung from the ever-popular website Millennial Revolution. Is FIRE still possible is 2024 with inflation, political unrest, and the fallout of our COVID economy? Kristy and Bryce run the numbers and come up with some interesting conclusions. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow...
Today we discuss, with Fritz from the Retirement Manifesto, what has been called the dopamine cartel. This episode explores how our quick dopamine hit culture may bee leading to depression and anxiety both in our finances as well as everything else. Maybe more and faster is not necessarily better. This Episode is Sponsored by: Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net...
Henry Neff is a corporate consultant turned teacher who is the author and illustrator of several acclaimed fantasy novels including his most recent: The Witchstone. We discuss how he became an author and the business and numbers behind a book deal. If you have ever dreamed of being an author, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this community episode we talk with Kyle Collins and Joe Saul-Sehy about some very specific advice from Mark Cuban. We chat about a Benziga article in which Cuban describes his early financial proclivity for cheap cars and frugality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
