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Radical Personal Finance

Joshua J Sheats, MSFS, CFP, CLU, ChFC, CASL, CAP, RHU, REBC is a financial planner who teaches people how to live a rich life now while building a plan for financial freedom in 10 years or less. He mixes creative approaches to lifestyle design, deep-dive financial planning techniques, and hard-core business strategy to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to build financial independence.
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Episodes

1021: Friday Q&A: Too Much Money To Know What To Do With, Trades vs. Knowledge Work, Saving Capital Gains Taxes

On today's Q&A podcast we discuss: 1:59 I just retired with a military pension in addition to a job and now have way more money available than I ever dreamed. What should I do with it? 28:11 Are the trades boring like Joshua said? Shouldn't more people consider them? 48:00 I need to sell some appreciated stock. How can I reduce my capital gains taxes? To join me next week, go here: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance Joshua p.s., limited consulting appointments are currently availble:...

May 24, 202459 minEp. 1021

1019: We're Doomed

Limited consultation appointments available now: https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult Episode 629-[In-Depth Version] Federal Debt: The Ticking Bomb that No One is Willing to Defuse

May 20, 202419 minEp. 1019

1018: Friday Q&A: Entity Selection for a Business and One Parent One Language Acquisition for Children

On today's Friday Q&A we discuss: 1:30 What kind of entity to establish for a consulting business. 12:59 How to do One Parent One Language for your children's language aquisition. To join me on next week's podcast, go here: https://patren.com/radicalpersonalfinance Limited consulting calls are open at the moment: https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult Enjoy! Joshua...

May 17, 202427 minEp. 1018

1017: The Ultimate Freedom Machine!

Today I want to introduce you to the ultimate freedom machine to expand your horizons and fatten your wallet! Joshua

May 16, 202438 minEp. 1017

1013: Financially Productive Characteristics to Look for In a Potential Spouse

We know that your choice of spouse is going to make an enormous difference in your long-term financial success (household income and wealth-building) as well as potential failure (divorce, high expenses) and that of your progeny. But what specifical characterstics and qualities should an unmarried person look for in a potential spouse that would probably lead to a great long-term outcome? In today's podcast I'm going to give you my list as a good starting point.

May 06, 20243 hr 2 minEp. 1013

1012: A Useful Framework to Find and Attract the Spouse of Your Dreams

In today's podcast, I share three ideas: Why marriage is a core personal finance issue. Why marrying young is the best strategy for long-term outcomes. How to optimize your personal strategy to find and attract a world-class spouse. Joshua Relationships map discussed in the show: https://youtu.be/n4aMiAesXjE?si=0_eK2etFlTZu15iq

May 01, 20242 hr 9 minEp. 1012

1010: Friday Q&A: Building Work Ethic and Character, Taking Drugs and Getting Plastic Surgery, Overcoming Risks for Full-Time Moms

On today's Friday Q&A show we discuss: 1:27 Should we pass our children through a grueling gauntlet of work and study to build character and work ethic in them? 36:00 Should we take drugs (either actual or get-rich-quick schemes) to get faster results? 51:23 Should we get plastic surgery to be more appealing to a potential spouse? 59:26 I'm considering becoming a full-time mom: 1) How can I combat the risk of losing social contact with adults and intellectual stimulation? 2) How can I enhanc...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 45 minEp. 1010

1007: Friday Q&A: Costs of Motherhood, International Snow-Bird Adventures for Employees, Tithing on Investments, Abortion Debate, AI Dominating AI and Bookkeeping

In today's Friday Q&A Show we discuss: 1:30 How could an expectant mother build a financial model as for when it makes sense for her to leave her job to be a full-time mother? 18:05 A listener's real story of an international snow bird adventure in South Africa 31:45 How should I tithe on the growth of my investments? 37:25 Human abortion: discussion on why Christians oppose it and how we can figure out when personhood begins 1:43:51 Why does Joshua think that AI will dominate bookkeeping an...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 55 minEp. 1007

Come Join Me at Nomad Capitalist Live in September!

I will be speaking at Nomad Capitalist Live September 25-28 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. This is an awesome event in the world of international planning and boy do we need more international redundancy right now! Please come join me and let's hang out! Sign up here: https://nomadcapitalist.com/live/

Apr 15, 20244 min

1005: How to Navigate the Social Financial Complexities of Dining Out So You Can Have a Great Social Life Without Breaking the Bank

Today on the podcast, I cover something that is intensely practical: How to handle the social complexities of mixed dining. You know the feeling...you've gone to a nice dinner with friends, the bill arrives, and no one reaches for it. Now what? The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings by Nick Gray The Hospitality Commands: Building Loving Christian Community: Building Bridges to Friends and Neighbors by Alexander Strauch...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 1005

1004: Don't Wait to Have Babies Until You Can "Afford It"

Is it good to be financially prepared before having children? Yes, it is. But it doesn't take all that long to accomplish this. Perhaps a year at most. Let's talk about the real preparations that are necessary and those that aren't.

Mar 21, 20241 hr 59 minEp. 1004

1001: Cheap Books, Guiding Young People to Wealth, Divorce Advice, Masters Degrees

On today's Q&A podcast we discuss: 1:29 How to find cheap or free books 5:00 Good program for mens groups to use 8:24 How do I guide a 15-year-old to wealth? 40:30 How to carefully navigate the ending of a marriage 1:16:25 Should I take a Master's Degree in Business to help me in my entrepreneurial role? To join me on next week's Q&A show, go here: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance...

Mar 08, 20241 hr 49 minEp. 1001

999: Friday Q&A: Financial Privacy, UTMA Accounts, Business Curriculum, Company Stock, Family-Owned Business, etc.

On today's Q&A podcast we discuss: 1:43 If we try to keep financial privacy about our affairs, won't we miss out on some very valuable financial conversations? 20:02 I have UTMA accounts for my children. Is that a problem? 25:39 Should we incorporate a business curriculum into our homeschool curriculum? 41:41 How do we handle excessive children's growth opportunitites like gymnastics? 46:50 How do I figure out how much company stock to keep vs. sell? 53:58 How do I choose a high-quality char...

Mar 01, 20242 hr 3 minEp. 999

997-Choose Your Beliefs About Money

The inaugural Radical Personal Finance Family Camp is sold out, but there is a waitlist. (I'm working on securing some more cabins.) Go to www.RadicalFamilyCamp.com to register for the waitlist.

Feb 21, 202440 minEp. 997

996: Friday Q&A: Moving Closer to Family, Allowances for Children, Swapping Real Estate for Bitcoin, etc.

On today's Friday Q&A podcast we cover: 1:30 Should I reject a substantial promotion in order to move closer to my family? 18:58 Should I give my children an allowance? 37:26 How do I build a long-term vision for my life after children? 52:10 Should I sell my real estate and invest all the money into Bitcoin? 1:09:11 What are Joshua's affirmations? 1:30:21 Will Texas secede from the USA? Enjoy! Joshua To join me on next week's Q&A podcast, go here: www.patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance ...

Feb 17, 20241 hr 41 minEp. 996

995: Please Come to the Inaugural RPF Family Camp!

Please come to the inaugural Radical Family Camp in Seymour, Indiana April 11-14, 2024. All the detail and tickets are here: www.radicalfamilycamp.com (A few people seem to be having trouble with my forwarding link above. If you have any issues, here's the direct link to the Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/radical-personal-finance-family-camp-tickets-825667091497 )...

Feb 15, 202436 minEp. 995

994: Solving the Immigration Crisis in the USA

Fair warning: today's podcast topic will have only limited interest, as it's outside the normal guidlines of "personal finance." I'm recording the show in response to a question from a long-time listener who wanted my input on a specific topic: the current immigration crisis. This is clearly an important topic, but one that has only a peripheral connection to personal finance. If you're interested in hearing my extensive thoughts on the immigration crisis and topic in general, listen to this sho...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 45 minEp. 994
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