

Radical Personal Finance
Joshua Sheats
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.
Episodes
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May 20, 2024 • 19min
1019: We're Doomed
Exploring the complexities of national debt, heated committee session, struggles in political trust, high school protest, disruptive student behaviors, and concerns over US fiscal situation.

May 17, 2024 • 27min
1018: Friday Q&A: Entity Selection for a Business and One Parent One Language Acquisition for Children
Discussions on entity selection for a consulting business and implementing One Parent One Language approach for children's language acquisition. Topics include LLC benefits, partnership structures, multilingual family challenges, and using Chat GPT for language learning.

May 16, 2024 • 38min
1017: The Ultimate Freedom Machine!
Joshua, an expert in personal finance and expanding horizons, discusses the financial burdens of car ownership and the freedom and efficiency of bicycles. He explores the challenges of city living, the versatility of folding bicycles for travel, and different brands of folding bikes, advocating for their use.

May 14, 2024 • 24min
1016: Things Young Men Should Do in 2024
Exploring the decline in US college enrollment among male students and the importance of empowering young men through mentorship. Discussing the value of trades as career paths and embracing diverse paths to success. Highlighting opportunities and personal development for young men in 2024, along with strategies for success in society and personal growth.

May 10, 2024 • 53min
1015: Friday Q&A: Deleting a Social Security Number for your Child, UTMA Accounts, Sell Old House or Keep as Rental
Topics discussed in the podcast include obtaining social security numbers for children, opening UTMA accounts, natural baby-birthing experiences, and the decision to sell an old house or keep it as a rental property.

May 9, 2024 • 32min
1014: How To Avoid Being Nailed By a State Income Tax Auditor
Explore strategic ways the affluent dodge state income taxes, focusing on accurately tracking time to minimize liabilities in high-tax areas. Learn tips on relocating to tax-friendly states, establishing genuine residency to avoid audits, and preventing tax issues by managing employment records and days spent in high-tax states.

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May 6, 2024 • 3h 2min
1013: Financially Productive Characteristics to Look for In a Potential Spouse
Exploring the correlation between financial traits and marital success, debunking myths on balancing wealth and happiness. Understanding the dynamics of homogamy/heterogamy, choosing a healthy partner, and assessing intelligence for a fruitful marriage. Highlighting the importance of emotional resilience, grit, ambition, and financial compatibility in selecting a spouse. Observing behavior, predicting success, and optimizing financial harmony for long-term marital bliss.

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May 1, 2024 • 2h 9min
1012: A Useful Framework to Find and Attract the Spouse of Your Dreams
Topics discussed in this podcast include the financial implications of marriage decisions, navigating the shrinking pool of potential spouses, promoting healthy conversations on romantic relationships, debunking the concept of finding 'The One', choosing a partner for a meaningful relationship, creating a comprehensive list for an ideal spouse, navigating modern dating challenges, decoding men's evaluation of women for marriage, and seriousness in marriage young vs old.

Apr 30, 2024 • 25min
1011: My Post-Event Report on the Inaugural RPF Family Camp
Highlights include the satisfaction of hosting an in-person event, balancing digital and in-person relationships, fostering connections in business events, successful planning of a diverse family event, reflections on the inaugural camp, and the importance of building personal relationships and community.

Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 45min
1010: Friday Q&A: Building Work Ethic and Character, Taking Drugs and Getting Plastic Surgery, Overcoming Risks for Full-Time Moms
Topics discussed include building work ethic and character in children, taking drugs or get-rich-quick schemes for fast results, getting plastic surgery to attract a spouse, considerations for becoming a full-time mom, balancing personal growth and parenting, and empowering women through financial independence and motherhood.