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The Stacking Benjamins ShowShould You Drain Your Emergency Fund? (And 4 Other Money Questions Keeping You Up) SB1750You've got questions. We've got two CFPs and a former planner ready to hash it out.
Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Doug, and CFP Anna Allem tackle the money decisions you're actually losing sleep over—and here's the thing: they don't always agree on the answer. That's the point.
Should you drain your emergency fund to pay off debt? Is whole life insurance for your kids a smart move or an expensive mistake? How much life insurance do you actually need (not what some calculator tells you)? And when life throws you a curveball—layoff, surprise expense, majo...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowClimbing the Wealth Ladder: Conquering Retirement Fears (with Mark Trautman) SB1713What if the scariest part of retirement isn’t running out of money—but losing your sense of identity? This week on The Stacking Benjamins Show, we tackle the fears that hold so many people back from financial independence and a joyful, purpose-filled retirement.
Joe Saul-Sehy and Doug are joined by an all-star panel of financial thinkers:
Mark Trautman (Mark’s Money Mind)
Paula Pant (Afford Anything)
Jesse Cramer (Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors)
Together, they unpack the emotional, practical, and strategic side of planning your next chapter—whether you're c...
2025-07-251h 03
The Stacking Benjamins ShowInnovation, XBox and Your Financial Plan (SB1645)Feeling stuck in your financial plan—or maybe just in life in general? Whether it’s your money, career, or day-to-day habits, a little innovation can go a long way. Today, we’re breaking down how to rethink and restructure your approach to financial planning and work-life balance using lessons from Microsoft (yes, the Xbox folks). Dean Carignan and JoAnn Garbin insights on how to build a system for innovation—because the best financial plans (and lives) aren’t built by accident.Meanwhile, a woman was scammed out of her savings, and a major financial...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowIs Your Brain Blocking Your Financial Goals? (with Jessica Moorhouse) SB1636What’s really standing between you and your financial goals? In today’s mentor, Jessica Moorhouse—financial counselor, podcast host, and author of Everything But Money—joins Joe to dive into the mental and emotional side of managing money. Jessica shares her journey with therapy, how relationships shape our financial habits, and the role of self-talk in creating a healthier money mindset. Whether you’re feeling stuck or just want a fresh perspective, this interview offers practical tools to help you take control of your financial future.In our headline segment, we explore the concept of a “no-buy” list...
2025-01-271h 14
The Stacking Benjamins ShowCan You Find More Cheddar By Navigating Volatile Markets? (SB1634)Feeling like the stock market is a high-stakes game of pinball lately? Not sure how to steady your hand when it comes to retirement accounts? In this episode, we tackle the rollercoaster of market volatility with actionable strategies to keep your retirement plans on track. Learn how to create an Investment Policy Statement, whether a Roth IRA still deserves a spot in your portfolio, and smart ways to withdraw from retirement funds without triggering costly mistakes. Plus, discover why trying to time the market is like predicting the weather with a Magic 8-Ball.Doug shares a tale...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowTaking Control of Your Life and Finances (with Anthony O'Neal) SB1630Feeling like life’s demands have you tied up in knots while your financial future seems like a moving target? Time to take charge! Today in the basement, Anthony O'Neill pulls up a chair and shows you how to claim the head seat at your own table. He breaks down the power of having a personal vision, making intentional decisions that align with your goals, and being a stellar steward of your time and opportunities.But that’s not all—we’re looking ahead with some of the biggest names in tech. What do Bill Gates, Sam Altman...
2025-01-131h 19The Stacking Benjamins ShowThe Basics of Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) with Jackie Cummings Koski (SB1610)Are you ready to take control of your finances and make this holiday season the year you avoid debt traps? Today, we're diving into the inspiring story of Jackie Cummings Koski, co-host of the Catching Up to FI podcast. Jackie’s journey—from a divorce that sparked her financial awakening to achieving FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)—is packed with lessons you can use to stack your Benjamins and live life on your terms.What You’ll Learn Today:
How to develop a saving habit that lasts.
The key steps Jackie took to overcome financial fears and inve...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowSeriously, How Many Laws of Personal Finance Do You Need? SB1603How many personal finance rules does it actually take to keep your financial house in order? Book after book, podcast after podcast—everyone seems to have "the" set of rules you need. But one intrepid blogger asked himself, "How much do I really need to know to keep my financial health on track?" Today, we dive into his answer: the four laws of financial health, as explored by our lively roundtable crew.Joining Joe and OG are Paula Pant, who's made it her mission to Afford Anything, and Jesse Cramer from The Best Interest podcast. OG’s here...
2024-11-151h 08The Stacking Benjamins ShowStacking Health or Wealth? Your Retirement Dilemma (SB1586)Today's show tackles the age-old dilemma: is it better to have good health or more money during your retirement years? Join our lively roundtable as we discuss balancing financial planning with health priorities, featuring insights from Jesse Cramer of 'The Best Interest Podcast', Paula Pant from 'Afford Anything', and OG. Learn how different retirement stages can affect your spending habits, and explore creative ways to integrate health expenses into your financial plan. Plus, discover actionable tips on motivating yourself to stick to a healthy lifestyle and whether to invest in gym memberships or home equipment. Don't miss our contributors...
2024-10-111h 00The Stacking Benjamins ShowLobsters, Lincoln, and Financial Lessons (SB1578)Wealth historian Megan Gorman stops by the basement and drops intriguing nuggets on how U.S. presidents like FDR and Ulysses S. Grant navigated their finances. There are many lessons you can learn from these iconic figures. Later, our headline conversation meanders through ERISA's 50-year legacy and political party impacts on investments, preparations unfold for an RV trip to Oregon. The adventure continues with exotic travel stories, packing tips, and reflections on Dave Barry's life lessons. Listener engagement and very-important debates, including daylight savings time, ensure there's never a dull moment! Join the lively trio of Joe, OG, and...
2024-09-231h 19The Stacking Benjamins ShowHow to Lose Money in the Markets: The Game Show Edition (SB1577)Game Show Fun and Financial Missteps with the Stacking Benjamin ShowOn today's popular game show segment we present: '15 Ways to Lose Money in the Financial Markets,' where contributors Jesse Cramer, Paula Pant, and OG explore investment pitfalls. The show presents financial advice in a light-hearted, engaging format, complete with a trivia question celebrating author George RR Martin’s birthday. Contributors discuss speculative trading, panic selling, margin investing, and more, ending with practical takeaways on avoiding investment mistakes. The episode is rounded off by discussions on meme stocks, game shows, pop culture, an...
2024-09-2059 minThe Stacking Benjamins ShowTurning Goals Into Adventures: Transforming Your Financial Journey (SB1574)In this episode of The Stacking Benjamin Show, host Joe (alongside guests Jesse Cramer from the Best Interest Podcast, Paula Pant from Afford Anything, and our own OG) delves into transforming financial goals into ongoing quests. They discuss the importance of falling in love with the process and how systematic approaches and habits can aid in personal growth and goal achievement. The episode wraps up with a trivia challenge, financial wisdom, and maybe some slightly humorous banter, emphasizing the importance of seeking real financial advisors. Links to the guest podcasts and additional resources are available at StackingBenjamins.com.
2024-09-131h 10The Stacking Benjamins ShowThree Dads Share Tips and Stories on Teaching Good Money Habits (Jon Acuff & John Lanza) SB1573Welcome to a very special episode! Three experienced dads (teens and above) chat about teaching teenagers or people new to money management, good lessons to take with them for the future. They discuss their fears, their challenges, and the ways they've been able to help their kids succeed with money. Jon Acuff wrote a book on this topic with his daughters, and he shares a wealth of information from them. John Lanza (Art of Allowance podcast) just became an "empty nester" and shares how his kids successfully launched as well. Joe Saul-Sehy is the father of nearly 30 year old...
2024-09-1151 minThe Stacking Benjamins ShowFeeling Cynical? That May Be Costly For Your Wallet and Career (SB1564)It's easy to feel cynical. The news blares bad news about "them" (defined squarely as whatever group you happen to disagree with). Social media shows you the most awful people, events, and situations. Everything that happens seems to reflect that the world is becoming more distrustful, and it's eating away at many of us. Stanford professor Dr. Jamil Zaki joins us today to give hope to cynics everywhere, by sharing data showing that we're actually far more trustworthy as a group than you may think. He also shares the cost of cynicism, and what to do if you're feeling...
2024-08-261h 15The Stacking Benjamins ShowHey Ho, Hey Ho, Some Things I Wish I'd Known (when I joined the workforce) SB1563What advice would you give your younger self just starting in the workforce? With many recent graduates securing their first "real" job, that's the question on our minds. Joining us to dish out sage advice, we welcome Paul Lambert ("Lambo") from the FILighter podcast, Paula Pant from Afford Anything, and our resident financial planner OG.In the second half of the show, sponsored by DepositAccounts.com, we dive deeper into less-common advice for new career entrants.Be sure to stick around for Doug's Bonnie-and-Clyde-related trivia question.FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/advice-for-recent-graduates-1563
2024-08-2356 minThe Stacking Benjamins ShowShould You Really Try To "Die With Zero"?Should you aim to die with zero, or is there a better way? What role does money play in our lives, and what can it do after we're no longer here? Diving into this deep topic on today's roundtable discussion, we welcome back Lacey Langford from the Military Money Show, Doc G from the Eatn & Invest podcast, and OG.In the second half of today's show, brought to you by DepositAccounts.com, we dive deeper into giving money to others while you are alive and how that can add happiness to your life.Be sure...
2024-08-161h 10The Stacking Benjamins ShowWhat's the Purpose of a Will? Why Would I Need a Trust? (Your Estate Questions Answered with Attorney Tim Semro) SB1559You have all had so many estate planning questions and today we delivered answers, with certified estate planning attorney Tim Semro. It's an "estate planning all the time" episode, as we cover everything from estate planning headlines to our estate-filled TikTok minute. You also asked tons of questions about when to leave people money, what traits make a good executor, how do you help loved ones with disabilities, what if you don't want a relatives money, and how to minimize probate costs...plus much, much more.In our headline segment we focus on celebrity cases that have...
2024-08-141h 00The Stacking Benjamins ShowHow One Woman Quit Her High Paying Job to Focus on Being a Force for GoodHave you ever thought about quitting your job, getting out of the rat race, and instead working on your passion? Maya Chupkov is a force of nature, and did just that. After scoring what was the "job of a lifetime," she realized that the actual work didn't meet what she wanted in life. So instead, she quit that job to focus on her lifestyle and needs. Her new boss at a smaller paycheck firm wanted to promote her into more responsibility (and more money) and Maya again said "no." Instead, she spends her time shining a light on the...
2024-08-121h 12The Stacking Benjamins ShowRIP Piggy Bank: You're Wasting Your Time With THESE Money ConceptsThe piggy bank is clearly outdated. What kid needs to learn about cash now? It's far more important to know what those plastic things in mom or dad's wallet really are and how to use them responsibly. While contemplating the piggy bank we asked ourselves, "What are some other outdated ideas about money that we're holding?" That topic created this wild ride of a podcast episode where OG, Doc G (Earn & Invest podcast), and Paula Pant (Afford Anything) share and critique each other's ideas of outdated money concepts. You'll hear everything from big ideas to tactical solutions that no...
2024-08-091h 03The Stacking Benjamins ShowHow To Save Big Money On DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber (SB1554)Are we overusing popular "helper" apps like DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber? One popular blogger thinks so, which made us ask some of the top podcasters in the money space: do you agree? This simple question helped create a fantastic discussion about the importance of community, real-life neighborhoods, avoiding "using" people while still appreciating them, and so much more. Dr. Bill Yount joins us from the Catching Up To FI podcast. Bill's a natural community builder, so we were thrilled that he agreed to join Paula Pant (Afford Anything) and Doc G (Earn & Invest) in this wide-ranging discussion....
2024-08-021h 11The Stacking Benjamins ShowWealthy? But All You Have is Money! (The FIVE Types of Wealth) SB1548How wealthy are you? Today we talk about different currencies than cash. While you may be monetarily rich, if you're truly stacking a better life, there are other priorities. Today we dive into a piece from the Retirement Manifesto blog (and from past guest James Clear) on building OTHER types of wealth. What are they? We ask contributors David Stein (Money for the Rest of Us podcast), Allysa Maizes (Amplify Your Wealth online), and Doc G (Earn & Invest podcast). This all-star cast has spent lots of time and energy maximizing not just their financial readiness for independence, but also...
2024-07-191h 12The Stacking Benjamins ShowYour 7 Biggest Retirement Money Headaches (SB1531)How are you preparing for retirement? Have you looked at all of the dimensions to ensure you have a successful, long runway of money always available? On today's special roundtable episode, we dive into a piece that claims there are seven things you need to do in order to be prepared for retirement. Joining us are: Don McDonald from the Talking Real Money podcast, Paula Pant from Afford Anything, and OG.In the second half of the show, sponsored by DepositAccounts.com, we dive into risk mitigation, the importance of maintaining adequate cash reserves while in retirement...
2024-06-141h 10The Stacking Benjamins ShowWhat's Holding You Back? How to Break Through Mental Barriers and Increase Your Earning Potential (SB1526)How much of your life is controlled by programming? If you're looking to make more money you have to look at what's blocking you today and transform yourself into an earning machine. It turns out that the key to earning more is right between your ears. Brandon Epstein works with top professionals (athletes, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high-level executives) to help them achieve even more. You've heard us say many times that great people surround themselves with amazing individuals. Brandon IS that maker of amazing talent. He doesn't create talent. He teaches you how to tap the talent you know...
2024-06-031h 15The Stacking Benjamins ShowDoes More Money Equal More Misery? SB 1525Maybe the key to achieving happiness doesn't lie in being perfect (financially-speaking). Today we dive deep into striking the balance between channeling your inner Warren Buffett/Jack Bogle/Scrooge McDuck hybrid and channeling your inner Neighbor Doug at the special Summer Slam-Bingo-Ladies Night down at the Sizzler. Joining us on today's special roundtable discussion are: the woman who’ll help you get out of being miserably in debt, award-winning author, Erin Skye Kelly; the guy who helps people be responsible with their future money, the host of the Inspired Money podcast, Andy Wang; and the Scrooge McDuck of this he...
2024-05-311h 06The Stacking Benjamins ShowHow We Think About Debt (SB 1522)Welcome to a very special roundtable edition of the show! On today's show, we're talking about debt, and how to use it (or avoid it) as part of your financial plan. We're joined by Afford Anything's Paula Pant; the host of The Personal Finance Podcast, Andrew Giancola; and the host of the Earn & Invest podcast Doc G!In the second half of the show, sponsored by DepositAccounts.com, we dive into the possible positive effects that having a large amount of debt can have - in terms of constant motivation to make progress.Be sure...
2024-05-241h 04The Stacking Benjamins ShowOur 7 Rules of Happiness (SB1519)At the end of the day, stacking Benjamins is all about living a better, happier life. But how can you achieve greater happiness while still on your stacking journey? That's what we're all about on today's special, all-about-happiness episode. We're joined by our special guest, host of the Best Interest Podcast, Jesse Cramer; a lady who knows plenty about the intersection of money and happiness, Paula Pant; and our own rainbow and unicorn ray of sunshine, OG!In the second half of our discussion, sponsored by DepositAccounts.com, we dive into more of our favorite ways to...
2024-05-171h 11The Stacking Benjamins ShowTalking All Things Kids and Money (SB1516)Personal finance education in schools is finally getting some attention, but the best financial education starts at home. On today's special prelude-to-summer-vacation roundtable discussion, we're joined by three experts in the field of kids and money. Joining us today are John Lanza from The Art of Allowance podcast, the founder of the Wealthy Kids Investment Club Maya Cobic, and money educator Rob Phelan.In the second half of the show, sponsored by DepositAccounts.com, we talk about how to teach kids about money in the digital world.And you won't want to miss Doug's toothy...
2024-05-1058 minThe Stacking Benjamins ShowEarn & Invest Podcast: How to Hack Retirement w/ Joe Saul-Sehy and John Neidecker GREATEST HITS WEEK (SB1510)In this current events/community we invite Earn & Invest community member John Neidecker to discuss how to hack retirement by skipping 3 of the 5 stages. We review Richard Himmer's article from Kiplinger. Joe Saul-Sehy joins us as our expert for the episode.This show originally aired February 29, 2024. Please disregard any mention of current events.For the original show notes, visit How to Hack Retirement — Earn & Invest (earnandinvest.com).FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/hack-retirement-greatest-hits-1510Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://ww...
2024-04-3055 minThe Stacking Benjamins ShowAccomplish More With a Few Benjamin-Stacking Time Hacks (SB 1508)How can you take control of your life instead of life taking control of you? On today's special roundtable episode, we're talking about making the most of your productivity habits. How has your phone robbed you of your productivity? We're joined by Rob Berger of The Dough Roller Money Podcast, founder and CEO of the financial services firm Sensible Money Dana Anspach, and founder of Afford Anything Paula Pant. They'll dive into their top productivity tips.On the second half of the show, we're joined by MetPro's Angelo Poli. He and Joe dive into health and fitness...
2024-04-261h 20The Stacking Benjamins ShowWe Dissect The 4 Main Paths To Becoming A Millionaire (SB1505)Let's talk about what it takes to become a millionaire in today's day and age. We are thrilled to bring you a special roundtable episode with three outstanding contributors: we welcome CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, CFP® Eric Brotman; the force behind the website Yes, I am Cheap, Sandy Smith, and our resident doctor and host of the Earn & Invest podcast, Doc G.In the first half of the discussion, we cover two of the primary ways to reach millionaire status: saver/investor, and passion-based activities (starting a business, reaching celebrity status, etc.)In the s...
2024-04-191h 13The Stacking Benjamins ShowSecurity, Hackers, and Your Money (Threats and Solutions w/ Kurt Long) SB1488Kurt Long used to launch rockets for NASA, but lately, he's been worried about your money (and your health). Kurt is the co-founder and CEO of security and privacy firm BUNKR, and has worked with some of the largest financial and healthcare institutions to keep your data private. We discuss where the biggest threats are coming from, what to ask advisors, what you should do to protect your health care records, and more. By the end of today's episode, you should have a clear idea of when your financial information is at risk and when you're safe....
2024-03-111h 13The Stacking Benjamins ShowHow Do You Spend Money Wisely? We Have Thoughts. (SB1487)What role does spending money play in your life: as a tool to live a better life or a yardstick of status to measure yourself against others? Our roundtable discussion centers around this, as we're lucky to be joined by the dynamic duo Kitty and Piggy from the award-winning Bitches Get Riches podcast and blog. They join up with OG and Len Penzo to form the roundtable for this epic episode. Joe's mom's cousin Diania Merriam, founder of the EconoMe Conference, takes over MC duties for Neighbor Doug.In the second half of the roundtable discussion, sponsored...
2024-03-081h 13The Stacking Benjamins ShowHow to Become a Supercommunicator (SB1480)What are the most difficult skills you can master to create more Benjamins? Among the top must be "communicating effectively." The term "rainmaker" exists because people who can bring in more connections, networks, and also business into an organization are generally among the highest paid employees. The most valuable people in any organization are those who can simply and effectively share thoughts that move the needle. But that's only at work. Communication is also a huge part of making and keeping friends, building a family, or negotiating with neighbors, contractors, or community members. In short, being a supercommunicator pays...
2024-02-211h 02The Stacking Benjamins ShowApple Vision Pro vs Your Goals: Our Review (SB1478)Have you heard about the new Apple Vision Pro that was recently launched? Are you an early adopter, or are you waiting for the price to be cut and the kinks to be worked out? Here to discuss the new world reality of augmented reality and virtual reality, we're joined by Certified Financial Coach and co-host of the hit couples' finance podcast For Better & Worth, Ericka Young. She is joined by Doc G of the Earn & Invest podcast and our very own OG.Is this amazing new technology worth its $3,500 price tag? Is there room in your...
2024-02-161h 05The Stacking Benjamins ShowImprove Your Relationships AND Your Portfolio this Valentine's Day (SB1477)Love is in the air! Today we're talking about relationships with two fantastic people - our guest of honor today is the host of the Optimal Finance Daily podcast and also the woman behind the EconoMe Conference, Diania Merriam. Diania and Joe talk about relationships, money, and that the whole idea of "relationship" doesn't start where many people think it does. We especially focus on money's role in a relationship and how focusing on the wrong aspects of "love" can end up helping out OUT of a relationship instead of getting closer with your "soulmate."Before that...
2024-02-141h 30The Stacking Benjamins ShowHow (and When) to Break Up With Your Financial Advisor (SB1476)Breaking up is hard to do...but what if your money is at stake? You don't want to be in a horrible relationship with a financial advisor that you can't trust, don't like, and who doesn't make your wallet go all a-flutter. That's why we called in Chris Mamula to kick off "relationship week" on the podcast. He's a guy who was anti-advisor for a long time and now IS an advisor. How would HE tell you to break up when you're in a bad relationship? He'll share great tips AND his personal experience from behind the advisory veil...
2024-02-121h 15The Stacking Benjamins Show5 Things You Should Know Before You Retire (SB1472)What do the happiest retirees share in common? What are some of the steps you can take to get ready for retirement before you actually reach your number? On today's special roundtable discussion, we welcome Wes Moss from the Retire Sooner podcast. He joins Crystal Hammond from our sister real estate investing show, Stacking Deeds, and Len Penzo from the award-winning blog LenPenzo.com.Stick around for Doug's DIY-themed trivia! Don't worry, no effort is required on your part.FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/friday-roundtable-countdown-to-retirement-1472Deeper dives with curated links, topics...
2024-02-021h 05The Stacking Benjamins ShowMay The Odds Be Forever In Your Favor (plus your health and wellness questions answered!) Can I Control The “Suck” In My Life and Maximize the Upside? (Plus your health and wellness questions answered!) SB1469We've all heard that you have to take on risk in order to reap the rewards of investing. Are there any ways you can achieve the rewards without taking on additional risk (in life as well as investing)? We tackle this conundrum on today's roundtable episode with Paula Pant of the Afford Anything podcast, Doc G of the Earn & Invest podcast, and our very own OG.In the second half of the show, sponsored by DepositAccounts.com, we talk to Angelo Poli, founder and CEO of MetPro, who comes back to talk about health and wellness as...
2024-01-261h 07The Stacking Benjamins ShowDoes Wealth Care Where You Live? (SB1466)Ever wonder how where you live and work could affect your ability to reach your financial goals? More specifically, is living in a big city making you poor? Here to discuss this topic on today's special roundtable episode, we're happy to welcome Maggie Tucker from the Inside Out Money podcast. She joins Len Penzo and OG to tackle this important topic and extract key lessons that Stackers can apply to their own lives.In our second half of the show, sponsored by DepositAccounts.com, we dive into what are ways that Stackers can save money despite living...
2024-01-191h 00The Stacking Benjamins ShowTricks to Rethink Your Budget w YNAB's Jesse Mecham (SB1464)The founder of one of the nation's most loved budgeting tools says he dislikes the term "budget." Why? Because most of us see a budget as restrictive and limiting. The good news? Jesse Mecham from budgeting program YNAB to dive into how to make your money go further and align with your goals. We'll share thoughts about giving every dollar a job before you earn it, "aging" your money like a fine wine, the struggle every app builder has with interfacing with banks, and much more. If you either have a budget, a "kinda" budget, or are looking for...
2024-01-151h 11The Stacking Benjamins ShowPanning for Profits: Uncovering Wealth Lessons from the Old West (Best of 2023 SB1456)Join us today for a very special installment of our Best of 2023 Week!!!Crypto? Huge profits? Taking advantage of people? Has that ever happened before? It turns out that it has, in the wild, wild west, which roped in celebrities like Wild Bill Hickok and many others. Today, we’ll tell their stories and rope the lessons around to today with master storyteller and host of the Legends of the Wild West podcast, Chris Wimmer.Please disregard any mention of current events, as this episode was originally broadcast on June 12, 2023. See the original show notes he...
2023-12-281h 13The Stacking Benjamins ShowLessons From 2023 with Today Show Money Editor Jean Chatzky (SB1451)LOTS of incredible events happened this year. What should we have learned from a big bank collapse? From Bitcoin resurging? From the stock market moving up (along with interest rates)? We asked about all of these and more to Today Show Money Editor and host of the Her Money podcast, Jean Chatzky. Jean shares great tips on your budget, investments, money in bank accounts, and more.But that's not all. In our headline segment we share some of the recent moves in interest rates. Now with rates beginning to fall again, are there moves we should have...
2023-12-201h 03The Stacking Benjamins ShowRetirement Has Been Cancelled (SB1449)Is retirement, as we know it, dead? Should the idea of retirement itself be retired, and should we all aspire to be like Betty White? Will all those decades of toiling away for The Man (and dutifully contributing to your personal retirement savings accounts, as well as you and your employer throwing in 6.2% each of your salary to the payroll tax, a.k.a. Social Security) pay off in the end when you reach the end of your working career? Is it worth postponing "happiness" during your working years in the hopes of living a life of leisure when...
2023-12-151h 05The Stacking Benjamins ShowLaunch Your Money Rocket (SB1447)How many times have you seen someone try to make their big money move and it fizzles out? Often it's because they started at the wrong place or didn't pay attention to the fundamentals. We're going to help you build your BEST launching pad today with financial whiz and host of the Journey to Launch podcast, Jamila Souffrant.Before Jamila though, our headline from CBS News warns about new and even more intricate scams this holiday season. We chat with AARP's Kathy Stokes about the warning signs something might be a scam AND the fact that LOTS...
2023-12-111h 17The Stacking Benjamins ShowNavigating Important Conversations, Small Talk, and Holiday Parties (SB1442)How many times have you found yourself headed into the company holiday party thinking, "I hope I don't end up stuck in a conversation in the corner with someone"? Then, five minutes later, you're stuck in a boring conversation in the corner with someone? Or, you're trying to make a statement around the boss during a group conversation and you just can't figure out what to say? Or (and maybe worst of all), you're in a meeting and in front of all of the influential people someone asks, "So what do you think?"Impromptu speaking isn't just...
2023-11-291h 14The Stacking Benjamins ShowTiffany Aliche Shares a BIG Money Hack and a Sad Money Truth (SB1441)Everyone says they know a great "money hack" but Tiffany Aliche (The Budgetnista, Brown Ambition podcast), knows LOTS of them and shares one that Joe calls "his favorite" core idea. While we aren't really fans of the term "money hack," in this case it most certainly applies. She also talks about accountability (probably also a money hack), her favorite insurance strategy, and then we take a LONG walk down a tangent that begins with estate planning. You'll hear about love, pain, the true role of money, what to do when you lose a loved one, and more....
2023-11-271h 19The Stacking Benjamins ShowTop 5 Ways To Get Rich (SB1437)Are you looking to become rich? How do you define rich? What are your preconceived ideas about how to best get there? On today's special roundtable discussion, we're tackling that question and debating what the "best" ways are to hit that rich goal. On today's show, we're thrilled to have Crystal Hammond from our sister show that's all about real estate investing, Stacking Deeds. Crystal joins Len Penzo from Len Penzo dot Com and OG, CFP and co-host extraordinaire of this here Stacking Benjamins podcast.In the second half of our show, sponsored by DepositsAccounts.com, we...
2023-11-171h 02The Stacking Benjamins ShowWhat If The Market Collapses? (REWIND SB1433)Our top article today discusses the current financial markets. If you thought stocks were going to move south, why wouldn’t you do anything about it? We ask our panel today that question and two more. Today’s show features an all-star guest roundtable line up. PT from the new Masters of Money podcast, Len Penzo from LenPenzo.com, and Paula Pant from the Afford Anything podcast debate and discuss our three topics ripped from the popular press on today’s show!This show originally aired in 2016, so please ignore any mention of current events.FULL SHOW...
2023-11-1044 minThe Stacking Benjamins ShowHow Personal is “Personal” Finance? (REWIND SB1432)On today's special Stacking Benjamins Rewind episode, we jump into the way back machine to listen to an episode from our friend Doc G's Earn & Invest Podcast.If you think personal finance is personal, you're mistaken!We hear it all the time: "personal finance is personal". In today's episode, JL Collins and Scott Trench join Doc G and they question this popular saying. While tactics and personal needs may vary, there are better and worse ways to invest and build wealth. Join us as we dive into the weeds.This episode of Earn...
2023-11-081h 05The Stacking Benjamins ShowHow Will You Create “The Best Days of Your Life”? (SB1430)At what age do you think will be the best days of your life? How do changing priorities impact how you view happiness? What role does stress play in detracting from the best days? What role do finances and financial independence play in happiness? Today's special roundtable discussion is all about the evolution of life satisfaction and the best days of your life — and how your happiness changes as your age progresses. What about the impact that having children has on your happiness? Joining us for this important roundtable discussion, we're proud to welcome the co-host of the How to...
2023-11-031h 04The Stacking Benjamins ShowRising Interest Rates, Uncertain Retirement, and Changing Working Conditions: What We Worry About (Live from FinCon 2023) SB1429What keeps YOU up at night? We asked an All-Star panel that you can only put together at a big conference like FinCon...and today we do just that. We're recording LIVE from the moomoo podcast booth at FinCon 2023 with Rob Berger (Rob Berger YouTube channel), Nick Loper (Side Hustle Nation), and Paula Pant (Afford Anything), to ask them what THEIR audiences are worried about right now. Man, did we get an earful. From rising interest rates to uncertain retirement conditions, to the world of work changing around us because of AI and more, we work through MANY of...
2023-11-0157 minThe Stacking Benjamins ShowFixing a Toxic Walk Toward Financial Independence (with the FIoneers)Financial independence. It's often presented by writers as the place dreams are made of. You've reached this magical place called "enough" and now life is all unicorns and rainbows. But what happens when you realize that the march toward shoveling everything toward an uncertain future is creating a horrible existence TODAY? That's what happened to Jess, one half of the Plutus Award winning coaching team The FIoneers. Jess and Corey came by Joe's mom's basement to tell the tale of their "a-ha" moment that led them to reject shoveling tons of cash from a hated job toward an early...
2023-10-301h 13The Stacking Benjamins ShowDo Hard Work Habits Create a Lifetime of Ease?Les Brown, no stranger to hard work and the resulting success it brings, famously said, “Do what is easy, and your life will be hard. Do what is hard, and your life will become easy.” Does the secret to creating an easy life lie in doing hard work first? How much of what seems easy from the outside looking in is actually the result of hours of hard work that was put in beforehand? Joining Joe for a special roundtable discussion that centers around how to do the hard things in order to create an easier life going forward are...
2023-10-271h 03The Stacking Benjamins ShowStumbling Toward -- and achieving -- Your Goals (Live from Bali!) SB1422Ever think that you aren't sure where you're headed with your money? Today we talk to TWO guests who began experimenting and found themselves much more prepared for the future than they'd thought. First, Annie decided it was time to experiment with "van life" during the pandemic. Her goal? To see if living and working from anywhere was actually viable. She'll share her stories, including what worked, what didn't and what she thinks about trying again long term. Plus, Tonia shares her story of how she realized she could actually quit her job! That was a welcome shock and...
2023-10-161h 14The Stacking Benjamins ShowWhen Have Your Saving, Spending and Earning Habits Gone Too Far? (SB 1421)How much is too much of a good thing? How do we achieve the optimal balance between the two extremes of cheapskate and YOLO? Joining us for this extreme discussion we welcome the founder of the EconoME Conference and Doug's ex-girlfriend, Diania Merriman; Doc G from our sister show, the Earn & Invest Podcast, and writer extraordinaire, Paulette Perhach. They'll discuss what makes for extreme saving and extreme spending.In the second half of this extreme roundtable discussion, we talk about how to find the right balance between the two extremes, based on your priorities and goals in...
2023-10-131h 00The Stacking Benjamins ShowThe Fear Factor in Finance (with Farnoosh Torabi)Fear is such an innate and naturally occurring emotion that we may write off irrational fear, or even living in a constant state of fear as normal. What impact do your acquired or ingrained fears have on your life, success, and finances? How do we acknowledge, come to terms with, and ultimately overcome our fears to reach our full human potential? Joining us to tackle this important topic is our friend and host of the So Money podcast, Farnoosh Torabi.In our headline, we explore a study that shows the impact of spending "spikes" and the resulting...
2023-10-041h 06The Stacking Benjamins ShowSurprise! I've Achieved Financial Independence (plus young entrepreneurs LIVE from Camp FI) SB1411Imagine that you JUST figured out what the financial independence movement is all about. You've been saving, but doing nothing exotic. You earlier had thought that putting money in the stock market was "gambling," like many people do. Today, though, you figure out that you've not only done a great job of making your dreams come true, but you've achieved financial independence, and you're still in your 40's. How happy would you be?Today we're live from Camp FI (camp financial independence), where a group of like-minded people are hanging out for a weekend talking about values...
2023-09-181h 08The Stacking Benjamins ShowDump These 8 Things To Clear Clutter and Save Money (SB1408)What could be better than clearing clutter and saving money at the same time? And just in time for the upcoming holiday season! Maybe you'll end up with more cash in your pocket to get through the traditionally rough holiday season with more money in your pocket. On today's special roundtable discussion, we dive into an article about what you can avoid buying and reduce clutter. We're joined by Columbia Magazine recipient and Afford Anything's creator, Paula Pant; Bunker Quarterly recipient and creator of the award-winning blog lenpenzo.com, Len Penzo; and Mr. "I only read the articles" and...
2023-09-1559 minThe Stacking Benjamins ShowBuilding a Strong Real Estate Foundation: Tips for Novice Investors with Paula Pant (Special Episode) SB 1405Ever wonder how real estate investors reach the summit of success? Our friend and regular Friday roundtable contributor, Paula Pant, joined Joe and Crystal Hammond on the most recent episode of our sister show, Stacking Deeds, Building a Strong Real Estate Foundation: Tips for Novice Investors with Paula Pant. Paula opens up to Joe to share her journey from the early days of starting in real estate investing to where she is today. All Stackers can learn valuable lessons about smart real estate investing by tuning into this special rewind episode.Paula's real estate investing course for...
2023-09-0659 minThe Stacking Benjamins ShowWhat Topics In Personal Finance Worry Us? (Live from Podcast Movement - SB1402)Ever wonder what personal finance topics worry everyone else? You're not alone. We all wonder if our view of the world (and personal finance, by extension), are the same that other people hold. That's why today we're live from the floor of the 2023 Podcast Movement Conference with two other great podcasters: Shannah Game from Everyone's Talkin' Money and Paula Pant from Afford Anything. Both Shannah and Paula, along with our own OG share their take on how our audience worries have changed this year. We tackle every personal finance topic from inflation to employment to interest rates...and more.
2023-08-301h 02The Stacking Benjamins ShowUse Mindset Magic To Transform Struggles Into TriumphsDoes a hard life automatically mean you're destined to struggle with finances? On today's show, we're all about mindset and how adopting the right mindset can set you on the path to financial success—and how having the wrong money mindset can hinder your financial progress. We're honored to invite Tiffany Grant down to the basement to share her real-life experiences and struggles, and how having the right mindset helped her overcome the early disadvantages. Doc G from The Earn & Invest Podcast joins us to share his formative-years experiences with a hard life, and how his mother's scarcity mindset af...
2023-08-251h 13The Stacking Benjamins ShowTeaching Better Money Lessons - Our Back to School/Back to Work episode! (SB1396)As we buckle up and prep for fall we think "curriculum." What lessons do we need in our life? What lessons do our children need from us? Whether you're headed back to work or back to school, we're diving into helping those around you do better with money. John Lanza, host of the Art of the Allowance podcast joins us to talk families and money...and even if you don't have a family OR money, there are LOTS of lessons in this discussion.In our headline segment we remember that HOW we pay can sometimes be as...
2023-08-161h 12The Stacking Benjamins ShowThe Power of Confidence When Investing (SB1395)If you've been wondering HOW to get where you want to go. If you've been wondering WHY you aren't getting the results you want. If you wonder WHERE you should look for better ideas, Peter Atwater has you covered on today's show. We recorded this podcast two weeks ago and we have already referenced it in SO MANY other situations…Peter Atwater joins us to talk confidence when investing, when managing, when leading…and generally when living. At first, we didn't understand why this was the breakthrough idea, but the longer we sat with it, the more we referenced his...
2023-08-141h 09The Stacking Benjamins Show401(k) Hacks for Optimal Retirement SavingsHow does using your retirement plan as a path to a cool million sound to you? Are the existing tools that are currently available to most of us enough to get us there, or do changes need to be made to update the rules around what investments are accessible to the masses? Joining us to tackle this important issue, we welcome Stephanie McCullough from the Take Back Retirement podcast. Also we're happy to welcome back our friends who are ready to talk retirement at the drop of a hat, Paula Pant and Len Penzo.We also dive...
2023-07-281h 15The Stacking Benjamins ShowMoney Lessons for a Strong Financial FoundationWhat are some of the most valuable lessons in money that you've acquired over your lifetime? Money education is a lifelong process. Today, our weekly roundtable reviews one popular author's list of money lessons, and we'll add a few of our own. We also welcome co-host of the Talking Real Money podcast and the owner of one of the smoothest voices in the industry, Don McDonald. Joining us from NYC, recent Columbia graduate and host of our sister show, Afford Anything, Paula Pant. And the roundtable panelist who has the most life experience of our regular panelists - by...
2023-07-211h 10The Stacking Benjamins ShowEarning a Cool Million, Saving Tons with a FREE Resource, and Rocking a Podcast (our Stackers Share Success Stories)Today we hear from our amazing community...and you will never be more motivated than after hearing their stories. First, we were excited to begin with TJ because so many of us live in an area a coach of ours calls "the gap." That's the state of mind where you're always thinking about how much more you have to do, how far behind you are, and how nothing in life is the way you want it to be. Yet, for most of us, it's actually far better to think about our successes. TJ celebrates earning money, among other cool...
2023-07-191h 03The Stacking Benjamins ShowWhen Retirement Seems Impossible (with Dr. Steve Wendel from Morningstar) Greatest Hits RewindDon’t miss our podcast rewind episode where we interview the head of behavioral science at Morningstar, Dr. Steve Wendel, on the topic of some potentially big problems in retirement - and he dishes out eight possible ways to improve your retirement readiness.The show originally aired in 2018 so ignore any mention of current events. Check out the original show notes here.FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/dr-steve-wendel-from-morningstar-rewind-1378Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at StackingBenjamins.com/201.Enjoy! L...
2023-07-051h 02The Stacking Benjamins ShowReal Estate Kickstart: Exploring Investment StrategiesIs real estate the best investment for first-time investors? Today's roundtable discussion is a special one - our panel shares their thoughts, experiences, and opinions about real estate as a viable investment for beginners. We are thrilled to welcome the co-host of our sister show, the Stacking Deeds podcast, Crystal Hammond. Of course, we couldn't have a real estate roundtable and not invite the real estate maven herself, Paula Pant. And, just to bring a little of the opposing viewpoint, we bring on Len Penzo, from Len Penzo dot com.We also dive into the Top 4 Ways...
2023-06-301h 16The Stacking Benjamins ShowUncovering Money Wisdom from DadsHappy Father's Day weekend, and thanks for joining us! In honor of Father's Day, our all-dad roundtable tackles the topic of what are some important life lessons that they learned from their dads about money, work, and life? We're happy to have Brad Barrett from the Choose FI podcast join the other two dads who frequently our Friday roundtables - Len Penza of the award-winning blog, lenpenzo.com, and our very own OG. These three dads will share their fatherly wisdom with us.Plus, we top it all off with some dad-approved trivia about a shoe brand...
2023-06-161h 10The Stacking Benjamins ShowPanning for Profits: Uncovering Wealth Lessons from the Old WestCrypto? Quick stock trades? A timeshare in a swamp? Huge profits? Taking advantage of people? Has that ever happened before? It turns out, that it has, in the wild, wild west, which roped in celebrities like Wild Bill Hickok and many others. Today, we'll tell their stories and rope the lessons around to today with master storyteller and host of the Legends of the Wild West podcast, Chris Wimmer.But that's not all. In our headline segment, we take onIn today's headline, many of the day traders are bemoaning the "June swoon," thinking that...
2023-06-121h 11The Stacking Benjamins ShowBlueprint for Purposeful Living: Designing a Meaningful LifeGet ready to unleash your inner life designer and make every day a vacation! Join the inspirational Heidi Dusek from the Ordinary Sherpa podcast as she takes you on a journey to craft the life of your dreams. Plus, we've got the retirement guru himself, Len Penzo from LenPenzo.com, engineering his way to an epic retirement from his secret bunker. And let's not forget about OG, the mastermind behind designing other people's retirements.But wait, there's more! We'll spice up the show with Doug's mind-blowing Trivia, where he'll dazzle you with fascinating facts about the iconic M...
2023-05-261h 06The Stacking Benjamins ShowWhat Does “Passive Income” Really Mean (and do we want it?)Can you actually sit back and make money without lifting a finger? Is winning the lottery truly a passive endeavor? Our Roundtable is diving into the world of 'passive' income strategies that have left them scratching their heads. Joining us today is the dynamic duo of Nurse Naseema from the Nurses on Fire podcast and the financial powerhouse behind Financially Intentional. Plus, we have the one and only Doc. G from our sister show Earn and Invest. And let's not forget our very own OG, ready to unleash his unique brand of actively passive aggressiveness.Will Naseema...
2023-05-191h 05The Stacking Benjamins ShowPennies to Prosperity: Unleashing Financial Wizardry with Erin Lowry, the 'Not-So-Broke' MillennialErin Lowry broke on the scene six years ago with her bestselling and groundbreaking book Broke Millennial. Today she's back on she podcast to dive into lessons she WISHES we'd learned from her original book and tips from her new workbook. We'll chat about credit, emergency funds, managing debt, reward points, and more!In our headline segment, who knew that you couldn't buy things with zero cash today, promise to pay installments, and NOT DO IT? #shocker. Pay later apps like Klarna and Affirm are in the news. We'll explain why on today's show.Of...
2023-05-171h 06The Stacking Benjamins ShowIs "Being Great" Holding You Back?As Stackers, it's second nature to want to be the best at everything; but when is it enough to just be good and not great? Are there instances where "good" may actually be preferable to "great?" Joining Paulette and Len for our roundtable to tackle this tricky topic, we welcome the host of the Money Confidential podcast, creator of the award-winning "Too Ambitious" newsletter, writer, entrepreneur, and all-around awesome human being Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez.Plus, Doug Joe's mom's cousin, Diana, will surprise you with a bit of telephone patent-related trivia. Will Stefanie do OG a solid an...
2023-05-121h 05The Stacking Benjamins ShowBetter–and Funnier–Flights (with Betty Thesky) REWINDBefore you fly off on your summer vacation, don’t miss our podcast rewind episode where we interview Betty Thesky of Betty in the Sky with a Suitcase, where she shares some of the craziest stories you've ever heard from the perspective of a flight attendant. She came down to the basement to share some of her anecdotes that will leave you #ROFL.The show originally aired in 2016 so ignore any mention of current events. Check out the original show notes here.FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/betty-thesky-rewind-1351Deeper dives with curated lin...
2023-05-031h 01The Stacking Benjamins ShowStop Delegating Money Decisions (with Bola Sokunbi) REWINDDon’t miss our podcast rewind episode where we interview Bola Sokunbi on the topic of why it's essential to be involved and in control of your financial decisions. Especially if you have the tendency to outsource your financial management, you want to tune into this important rewind episode!The show originally aired in 2019 so ignore any mention of current events. Check out the original show notes here.FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/bola-sokunbi-rewind-1350Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at StackingBenjamins.com/201....
2023-05-011h 14The Stacking Benjamins ShowOur Best Financial Tips For GraduatesFor millions of young prodigies, it's graduation season. But before they spread their wings and leave the nest, how will they afford it? Our roundtable tackles this timely topic on how recent college graduates can best get a head start on adulting. We're happy to welcome our special guest to said roundtable Wes Moss of the Retire Sooner Podcast. He joins our fabulous writer Paulette Perhach and our in-house CFP OG. They give their two cents on today's headline article.In part two of our discussion, each of our contributors gives his/her own expert two pieces...
2023-04-211h 04The Stacking Benjamins ShowDumping Debt: How to Get Out of the Red and Into the Black (with Dorethia Kelly)No event could have wrecked our finances as bad, or for as long, as building a debt saddle had done. Between interest payments, added stress, and missed opportunities, digging yourself out of debt can be a painful life experience - but well worth it in the end. Today's conversation with debt payoff expert Dorethia Kelly is a must-listen!Plus we throw out the Haven Lifeline to Lee who has a question about how to replenish your retirement cash position if it's used early in retirement. Add to that some of Doug's space cadet-themed trivia, and you've got...
2023-04-121h 14The Stacking Benjamins ShowLast Minute Tax Tips That Could Save You Thousands (with CPA Bob Wheeler)Ready to hit "send' on your taxes? Before you do, Bob Wheeler from the Money You Should Ask podcast, and a working CPA, joins us to dive into what YOU can do to maybe lower your tax liability. We'll cover frequent mistakes, what to do if you can't pay, and how to negotiate with the IRS. In today's headline, we dive into a 44-year-old's advice on how to build up enough "F.U." money to retire early, and the potential rewards and dangers of early retirement. And, on the Haven Lifeline, we answer a question from our F...
2023-04-0556 minThe Stacking Benjamins ShowWho CAN We Trust With Our Money and Career? (with Dr. Henry Cloud)Trust. The foundation of modern society is built on it. Today we are fortunate to welcome Dr. Henry Cloud to the Basement to talk about who is actually worthy of our trust and who is not. We'll talk about how we're rightfully reticent to extend trust when our gut says we shouldn't and how we get burned when we let people in who shouldn't be. We also discuss how to help people earn our trust so we have better relationships. Our friend Doc G from the Earn & Invest Podcast helps us out with the interview. You don't want to...
2023-03-291h 06The Stacking Benjamins ShowWhat If We Asked, "How Much Do You Earn?" More Often? (with Maya Lau)Are you down with OPP? Award-winning former investigative journalist for the LA Times Maya Lau joins us to discuss exactly what would happen if we asked people how much money they earned. She's the host of a new podcast about OPP called "Other People's Pockets." She asks the uncomfortable questions about people's money, how they make it, and what they do with it. She shares her experiences with us about pulling back the curtain on the taboo topic of money so that you can feel confident diving into these conversations yourself.Plus, for today's headline we have...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowFinding Financial Wholeness (with Tiffany Aliche – The Budgetnista) - REWINDDid you have financial security, but lacked financial wholeness? Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche shares that she felt more complete BEFORE achieving financial independence. We discussed the importance of establishing a solid financial foundation and gaining knowledge in this area. Tiffany has helped women globally in paying off millions of dollars in debt, co-hosts the Brown Ambition podcast, and has authored multiple financial education books, including a pre-education book for children. Drawing from her decade of teaching experience, Tiffany has developed simple and engaging financial education lessons.We are bringing you back to our interview with The Budgetnista...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowYour 14 Best Minutes Today (with Chris Field), Inflation’s Back, and RIP Chuck - REWINDDon't miss our podcast rewind episode where we interview Chris Field on the topic of changing the world with just 14 minutes of your time. Chris shares insights on why "charity begins at home" is flawed and simple ways to make a difference. Tune in to discover how you can maximize your return on investment and start contributing to positive change today.This show originally aired in 2021 so ignore any mention of current events. Check out the original show notes here.FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/chris-field-rewind-1323Deeper dives...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowYoung vs. Old: Which Saving Strategies Are Right for You?There are so many savings strategies out there, but which are right for YOU? If you're young, how does your savings plan differ from the plans of older people? And, when you hear advice about saving, which are meant for you? We'll dive into that today with our panel featuring the host of the Everyone's Talkin' Money podcast, CFP Shannah Game. She's joined by financial juggler and super-writer Paulette Perhach and award-winning blogger Len Penzo in a far-ranging discussion about age, saving, and optimizing your game plan.But that's not all! Of course, our panel will compete...
2023-02-241h 01The Stacking Benjamins ShowBuild Better Relationships (our Valentine's Day Special!)If you LOVE stacking some Benjamins, you need great relationships...with your boss, your co-workers, your clients and customers, your network. But how do you create these bonds and strengthen them? Today we ask not one but TWO experts to share tips. Damona Hoffman is the host of the Dates and Mates podcast and also the dating expert on the Drew Barrymore Show. She'll share everything from non-verbal cues to how to start a conversation, all things that will hopefully help not just your relationships but also your wallet.In our headlines segment, we chat with matchmaking...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowSell Your House for More MoneyIt's house-selling season, and if you're prepping to move, we have a roundtable show of experts for you! Our team will chat through a recent Philadelphia Inquirer piece about what you should and shouldn't do before selling your house. We'll walk through THEIR recommendations and why we believe they're grat (or awful) and then give our best advice for what to DO and what LEAVE on the table.Joining us for this episode is frequent contributor and top financial writer Paulette Perhach, host of the NEW upcoming Stacking Deeds real estate podcast Alan Corey (who's also currently...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowSpend Your Time Working or Investing?They say that money makes you money...so when investing should you spend your time seeking "alpha" (bigger returns than normal) or should you spend more time at your job? Today our contributors dive into this excellent topic presented in a recent Of Dollars and Data blog post from past guest and show friend Nick Magiulli. Of course, we'll explore not only Nick's thoughts from the piece (link in our show notes), but we'll also share our own perspectives...and of course our team has many ideas for you to consider.Our contributors on this episode include...
2023-01-271h 03The Stacking Benjamins ShowHow to Reboot Your Career (with Jill Schlesinger)We've all that that pivot in life, changing directions in our career. Joe sold his business at 40. OG has moved firms. Doug has worked at many firms (but none in a basement until now!) before securing his current--and favorite--role. So what should you consider before taking the leap? We're joined by Jill Schlesinger, host of the popular Jill on Money podcast and CBS News personality. She's helped many people successful change directions in their life and shares some sage advice with us on today's show.Lisa Marie Presley has passed away, and in our headlines segment we...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowRethinking Money-Spending Traditions: Are They Worth It?Do you have traditions that you value? Today we discuss traditions of all types and whether they are worth the money. Also, we advise on how to keep the tradition without breaking your bank account. We welcome our regular contributors Paulette Perhach from The Writer Paulette, the one and only Len Penzo from Len Penzo dot Com, and the ever-smiling OG from this very podcast. Whether it's finding creative alternatives to expensive gifts or rethinking the way you celebrate, we'll provide tips and strategies for keeping your money traditions alive without going into debt.At the midway...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowCelebrating 1300 Episodes of Stacking BenjaminsIt feels like yesterday we were fastening the string between two tin cans in mom's basement to make a podcast...but now we've actually reached 1300 episodes. We've spent lots of time talking about the guests and special events that have shaped our little basement-based money literacy project, but we haven't talked about some of the big headlines we've covered. So today, we've picked three out of the 1300 to focus on that represent much of what we've covered over the last nearly twelve years.But that's not all. In our headlines segment, Adam Carroll joins us to talk...
2023-01-041h 03The Stacking Benjamins ShowFastCompany Dives into Women & Work (Plus, New Retirement Laws Coming?)We dive deep today into the creation of a new podcast series from FastCompany about women and work FastCompany scoured the nation to find mother/daughter pairs to tell their own stories of the world of work. How they created the series is a testament to the power of working toward excellence, but the topic itself is also beyond compelling. 43% of women leave the workforce after having children, which is disturbingly often not always their preferred choice. Today we talk with Kate Davis, FastCompany Deputy Editor about the American Dream and women and what we all can do to...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowThis Ain't Your Grandparent's RecessionHow does today's down market compare to the past? Can we learn from the pain others endured during historical downturns? While it always makes sense to avoid mistakes in the past, our roundtable team also today throws the caution flag: beware reading too much into current events that don't necessarily correlate wth the past. CFP Eric Brotman from the Don't Retire, Graduate! podcast joins Doc G from Earn & Invest and Paulette Perhach to talk all things markets and recessions. They talk about the current financial markets, how it feels different than past recessions, lessons learned, and what YOU should...
2022-11-041h 09The Stacking Benjamins ShowMoney Tales of Bone-Chilling HorrorWhat spooky money stories keep you awake at night? There are the ghosts of bad banking, the goblins of budget nightmares, the witches haunting your net worth statement...and even some scary stories about retirement. Jaspreet Singh joins us today to share some of his personal financial lessons. He's now a successful entrepreneur money coach, running the Minority Mindset YouTube channel and market briefs newsletter, but his success didn't happen overnight. His family expected him to become a doctor, but he had his own plans. He talks about real estate mistakes, business mistakes, and why more money doesn't always...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowFight Your Financial KryptoniteWhat's that item that makes you beg, "TAKE MY WALLET ALREADY!"We all have them. Maybe it's books, travel, ice cream, or board games. Whatever. Today we face off against our personal money-sucking demons and the question, "How do we plug these leaks," and "Do we need to plug them?"Joining us for this fun look into how we spend money is the co-host of the amazing Frugal Friends podcast, Jen Smith. She joins OG and Len Penzo (LenPenzo.com) to a lively discussion about our weaknesses, our wallets, and setting up systems to better...
2022-10-281h 07The Stacking Benjamins ShowThe Ultimate Summer Escape (with Krista Edwards)Ever think about quitting your job and just hitting the road? Krista Edwards (Ready to Roth podcast) did exactly that, taking off for several months during prime earning years to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. She shares some of the story and the intense planning she did before and during the trip, and hopefully inspires you to take that leap toward doing what you want, when you want, on your terms.But before that, loans, credit, and co-signing are all featured in today's headline story. Have you ever cosigned a loan for a family member? We talk...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowChange Your Money Problems in 20 MinutesLet's make finance easy and fun! What if your BIGGEST tasks only took 20 minutes? You'd do all of them, right? Well, the BIGGEST tasks may take longer, but the good news is this: if you have 20 minutes, you can accomplish a LOT! Today, you're in for a treat because we're talking about 20-minute tasks that will help boost your finances. Kyle Hedman and Dan Leeson (2 Bulls in a China Shop podcast), Paulette Perhach (Powerhouse Writers), and Len Penzo (len penzo dot com) join our roundtable to share their thoughts. They talk about setting up emergency funds, reviewing retirement contributions...
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The Stacking Benjamins ShowPassion & Business: Match Made in Heaven or Hell?How many times have you said the words, “You should sell these?” to someone after experiencing their creativity? We all have. Let’s admit it. We’re built to think about selling things that we’re good at. From our handiwork to our speaking skills, whenever you’re good at something, the highest compliment seems to be, “You’re good enough to sell this! Start a business!”But should we?Today we talk to THREE business owners about this very topic. Our special guest, Caleb Guilliams, runs the successful Better Wealth YouTube channel and podcast. OG runs a successf...
2022-09-231h 10
The Stacking Benjamins ShowYour Biggest Financial Topics (Live from Podcast Movement)What's your biggest money concern right now? Rising prices are putting strain on people's wallets. Others have transitioned away from the corporate world and are trying to navigate a new way to earn an income. Whatever stage you are in, there are other people in the same boat. To help, we're diving in to some of the top concerns among people today and sharing our advice. We're live from Podcast Movement in Dallas, Texas with a rockstar roundtable. Mindy Jensen (BiggerPockets Money), Lacey Langford (Military Money Show) and Allison Hare (Culture Changers) join us to share the biggest concerns...
2022-09-161h 15The Stacking Benjamins ShowWhat Should We Focus on First? (with Eric Brotman) + Why Your Advisor Doesn’t TextIt's back-to-school season and with as much joy as that brings for parents (free babysitting, anyone? Just kidding. Okay, not really.), we are also bringing you back to school with your finances. Certified Financial Planner Eric Brotman joins us to break down your financial journey using the schoolyard analogy of freshman, sophomore, junior and senior year. What do you need to think about and what can you tactically do at each step of your financial journey to ensure success? Each year builds upon the previous and he helps us break it down.During our headline, we'll talk...
2021-08-251h 10The Stacking Benjamins ShowThe NEW GameStop All The $%*! Time PodcastWondering what the heck is going on with GameStop? We'll dedicate some time to explain everything from the beginning: why GameStop and Robinhood are in the news, what a short squeeze is and how it happens in real-time, why Robinhood (and other companies) stopped investors from buying GameStop stock, and more. Of course, we'll also take on the obvious question: should you invest your cash in GameStop stock?Could the "Work till you drop, I'll sleep when I'm dead" mentality actually be costing you more than you think? After we finish our explanation on all things GameStop...
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