In light of the previous show, I've received many questions about scanning all my books. Here's a replay of the show where I explain what I've done and why. Joshua
Reading can provide you with all of the knowledge you need to crush some very large goals in a very short time. But you need to know how to read effectively. Today, I teach you how. Joshua Get my recommended reading list here: http://RadicalBookList.com
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If you were discharged from the military for cocaine use, would you be able to seamlessly move into a $600,000/year job? If not, you should consider building your influence a bit more! In today's show I'll give you some ideas to help you develop this influence. Joshua Networking With the Affluent by Thomas Stanley
Can you imagine starting a business when you've been laid off from a job and you have many young children in the house? My guest today, Tim Schmoyer, has done just that. And he has prospered through the process. Joshua
1:00 Would you like to come to a 3-day seminar with fellow listeners? 10:11 How can I prepare for healthcare risk? 24:50 How do I calculate the financial costs/benefits of moving states? 35:30 How do I help my parents who don’t have much money build a retirement plan? 53:05 How can I market my physical product? 1:06:45 Should I use whole life insurance as the cash component of my permanent portfolio? 1:30:10 Should I put my life insurance policies into a trust? 1:47:10 How do I balance prepping ...
My guest on today's show moved from India to the USA as a young man. Starting with no money, he became financially independent in about 12 years. In today's interview we dig into the strategies and tactics that worked for him. Enjoy! Joshua John's website: www.FinancialFreedomCountdown.com
In today's show, I have a special story for you of how my friend Anatole built a great life for himself, even though everyone hated him. Enjoy! Joshua
Today, we finish out the 3-part series on preparing for layoffs in the coming recession. Today's show will be useful to you, even if you just got notice of your layoff and didn't do anything to prepare for it beforehand. The major theme of today's show is that you need to take appropriate action with appropriate speed. If you're stuck with little savings and no preparation, that means take massive action, now! If you've planned a bit better in advance, it means be strategic and thoughtful. We di...
Yesterday, we talked about ways to avoid losing your job in the coming recession. But obviously there are factors beyond your control which might result in your being laid off, even though you've done everything "right." So, you need a backup plan. Don't wait and wonder what you'll do. Make a simple plan now for what you'll do. Think about some different scenarios and play some mental games with yourself. That way, you'll be able to better respond to events instead of being shell-shocked by them...
Originally released May 13, 2015. And just as important today. ------------------------------------------- For most of us, our jobs are the economic engine that drive every aspect of our financial plan. One of the worst things that can happen is to lose a job. If the engine on your car dies, you're going to be stuck by the side of the road for a while. That's not pleasant for anyone, even if you're stuck in a safe area. But, if you're driving up a mountain (paying off debt and digging yourself o...
It's official: the Yield Curve on US Debt is inverted. That's a pretty good indicator that recession is in our future. So, today I want to tell you how to prepare for the coming recession. Enjoy! And do. Joshua
1:30 How does Joshua use YNAB on a daily basis? 17:30 How has the pursuit of privacy cost you? 30:30 Should I have kept my inherited property as separate property instead of community property? 43:00 How can I get started prepping?
I'd like to invite you to meet up with me on Tuesday, September 3 in Washington, DC, USA. If you'd like to connect, please email me and I'll give you all the details. Email me: joshua at radical personal finance dot com. Joshua
It seems like many of the prominent voices in the FIRE movement are single individuals or childless couples. But many of us have children or want to have children. Does that mean that we will fail in our attempts to become Financially Independent? Are you doomed to choose between FIRE or children? Today, I'll give you my answers. (Spoiler: you can FIRE and have children too!) Joshua
We live in interesting times. It seems that most of us could list off several things that our government does with our tax money that we find offensive. But how should Christians deal with the morality of having their tax money used to support immoral activity? Should Christians participate in tax strikes and tax protests? Joshua
A listener wrote in and essentially asked, "Why is Joshua so anti-tax?" So, I thought I'd give that question a crack for you. Joshua
I want you to use more cash so you can get richer, faster. Joshua
I want you to understand the basic problem with debt so that you'll be prepared to avoid it. Joshua
I've talked a lot about education over the years...in this episode I'll tell you what we're doing with our children and talk about some philosophies that have been influential on me. And I'll tell you what I got wrong in the past. Joshua
There is a natural symbiosis between prepping and mainstream financial planning. Here's why. Joshua
A key to life change is behavior modification. And mental money games can help you get there. Joshua
Ask your average financial advisor how to invest for your children's future and he'll likely start pulling out brochures for a 529 plan. B-O-O-O-O-R-I-N-G!!! Is there anything wrong with a 529 plan? No. But is that really the most effective use of your money? Only if you don't have any better ideas. So let me give you some to ponder! Here are 12 Much More Interesting™️ Ways to Invest In Your Children! Joshua P.S. Go here and buy something so I can do this stuff for my children! https://radicalpe...
It's Friday! That means live Q&A. Enjoy! Joshua
Today we discuss Qualified Opportunity Zones, a legitimately new way for you to potentially save on capital gains taxes. Joshua Map of designated opportunity zones: https://esrimedia.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=77f3cad12b6c4bffb816332544f04542
There is an important piece of legislation that has passed the House of Representatives and is being considered in the Senate. It's technically known as H.R. 1994 "Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019." It has some changes that are potentially helpful to you; and some that may destroy the value of your qualified accounts. Joshua
How do you balance the Costs of Living with your Quality of Life when you're thinking about moving out of your home country? Let's discuss! Joshua
In order to build wealth over your lifetime you need to #InvestWisely. But, how? How do you do it? What should you invest in? Today, we discuss that question with an active hedge fund manager named John Medford. He and his team manage a large fund with an impressive record. And, in this episode, we discuss why you probably shouldn't bother to try competing with him. Joshua
I think a pop up tent camper is an ideal compromise for family vacation travel. In this show, I tell you why. Joshua
1:30 What is the fiscal future of the USA in light of the Democratic candidates' debate this week? 19:12 How could I do financial coaching for the not-yet-wealthy? 35:20 What are the benefits of international living? 41:15 Should I be a dividend investor or index fund investor? And how can I simultaneously be a moral investor? 1:15:45 Should I quit my job because I can? 1:33:30 How could I invest differently than just real estate and mutual funds?
