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.
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Aug 27, 2014 • 1h 22min
An Introduction to Estate Planning: The Basics RPF0049
Exploring high-profile estate battles, extreme estate planning scenarios, and the art and science of estate planning. Understanding the complexities of estate planning essentials and the value of legal advice. Navigating challenges in estate planning with expert guidance for proper distribution of assets.
Aug 26, 2014 • 1h 33min
Why You Should Probably Lower Your Financial Goals RPF0048
When people talk about money–especially in the world of success and financial planning–it’s often assumed that more is always better. This is wrong. More is not always better because: The more money you want, the more risk you have to take. The more money you want, the more you have to give up (or pay) […]
Aug 25, 2014 • 1h 11min
What Can We Learn From a Listener With a Ph.D. in Computer Science Who Plays Professional Poker and Retired at 37? Interview with Daniel Bernstein of www.AwesomeSecrets.com RPF0047
Last week a listener reached out to me and basically said, “I love what you’re doing and I think I’ve got a fun story your listeners might enjoy hearing about!” I read his bio and told him he was right! Today, he’s on the show. Daniel Bernstein: Got a Ph.D. in Computer Science Worked at a […]
Aug 22, 2014 • 1h 15min
Friday Q and A: What Do I Do With a Stinky 401(k)? RPF0046
I received an email from a listener named Jason who has a 401(k) with high fees. He asked me what I should do and I gave him a comprehensive answer. Enjoy the show! Links mentioned: Inflation adjusted return formula The actual rate of return of the average investor How to Get Started in Real Estate […]
Aug 21, 2014 • 1h 12min
What I Learned at the Podcast Movement Conference and Updates on the Future of the Show RPF0045
I just got back from the Podcast Movement Conference in Dallas, TX. It was a really great conference! It was the first I’ve been to in the new media space. Today’s show is about: Why should we go to conferences in the first place? Major lessons I learned from #PM14 Things I didn’t learn at […]
Aug 18, 2014 • 3min
It Couldn't Be Done…And He Did It (RPF from the road) RPF0044
It Couldn't Be Done BY EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Somebody said that it couldn't be done But he with a chuckle replied That "maybe it couldn't," but he would be one Who wouldn't say so till he'd tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he […]
Aug 15, 2014 • 1h 14min
My Plan For How I Would Become A Millionaire With a Minimum Wage Job at Walmart! RPF0043
I worked hard on today’s show and I’m excited about it! It’s my plan for how I would become a millionaire with a minimum wage job at Walmart. The show is quite good (I think) but I didn’t have time to properly type up all of the show notes before my trip. (I recorded it […]
Aug 14, 2014 • 41min
Making a Living With Your Music Online: Interview with Dan-O from DanoSongs.com RPF0042
Today’s show is an interview with Dan-O from www.DanoSongs.com. I found Dan when I was looking for royalty free intro music for my show. When I discovered his site, I found exactly what I needed. And, I thought it was neat to find a musician making money off his songs! I thought it would be […]
Aug 14, 2014 • 46min
Major Tax Planning Strategies #2 and #3 — Shifting and Converting Income From High Rates to Low Rates RPF0041
Today we round out major tax strategies #2 and #3. As a refresher, here are the three basic tax planning strategies: Timing (deferring or accelerating taxable income and tax deductions) Income shifting (shifting income from high to low tax rate taxpayers) Conversion (converting income from high to low tax rate activities) Tax rates vary across […]
Aug 12, 2014 • 1h 25min
Making $80k on 1/3 Acre With an Urban Farm Without Owning Land? Yes, Please! Interview With Curtis Stone. RPF0040
I think you’ll love today’s show! Today, we talk with Curtis Stone, Founder of Green City Acres, an urban farm in Kelowna, British Columbia. Curtis was a musician who decided he wanted a different life. He started his urban farm with a $7,000 investment and without buying any land. (That means no debt!) His first […]
