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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Jul 15, 2014 • 46min
"Entrepreneurship is the Only Opportunity to Seek Financial Freedom that is Open to Anyone" – Interview with Jake Desyllas from The Voluntary Life RPF0020
Today we have an interview with Jake Desyllas, author of “Becoming an Entrepreneur: How to Find Freedom and Fulfillment as a Business Owner” and host of The Voluntary Life Podcast. The primary interview is about entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurship is a really valid–if not the most effective–way to purse and find financial freedom and personal […]
Jul 14, 2014 • 1h 20min
A Comprehensive Guide to the Overall Process of Financial Planning for DIYers and Financial Planners (CFP® Board Job Task Domains) RPF0019
In today’s show we use the CFP Board’s “Job Task Domains” to frame the financial planning process as a helpful template for DIYers or as necessary information for financial planners. This framework and template is a comprehensive guide to the financial planning process, which is the method employed to get outstanding results. Beginning Announcements: It’s […]
Jul 11, 2014 • 1h 36min
Friday Q and A: Bear Market Investment Strategies, Investment Strategies for House Downpayments, Advice for 18y.o., Most Complicated Thing in My Life, and Thoughts on "The Millionaire Fastlane" RPF-0018
On Fridays I answer your questions! I’ll answer any question you ask me. Today, we discuss: How would I protect my investments from a bear market? How would I invest the money I’m saving for a house downpayment? What financial advice would I give an 18y.o. me? What’s the most complicated thing in my day? […]
Jul 10, 2014 • 1h 7min
Should I Stop Paying My Taxes On Moral Grounds? An Interview About War Tax Resistance with David Gross, author of "99 Tactics of Successful Tax Resistance Campaigns" RPF0017
In today’s show we move over onto the more “radical” side of financial planning. Today’s show is an interview with David Gross, author of “99 Tactics of Successful Tax Resistance Campaigns.” David worked as a computer programmer and lived a fairly normal life until 2003, when he became bothered by the actions of the U.S. Government […]
Jul 10, 2014 • 1h 7min
What Advice Would You Give to an 18-Year Old You? RPF0016
Today’s show is a bit more general and philosophy focused rather than technical. I decided to use a question from my Twitter exchange with Robbie this morning as the springboard for my show. @RadicalPF knowing what you know today. What financial advice would you have given your 18yr old self? Doesn’t just have to be […]
Jul 8, 2014 • 1h 42min
How to Eliminate Your Taxes! The Basic Foundation You Need to Understand To Do Good Tax Planning RPF0015
Explore the essentials of tax planning and strategies, maximizing returns through smart tax planning, minimizing tax contributions, leveraging the tax code, and understanding tax expenditures. Learn how to make taxes optional and avoidable, reduce tax liabilities legally, and navigate the complexities of the tax system effectively. Discover the significance of strategic tax planning for long-term financial gains and the role of tax incentives in promoting private involvement in social programs.
Jul 7, 2014 • 51min
FAQ: The Stock Market is At an All-Time High: Should I Wait for the Market to Go Down To Invest in Stocks? RPF0014
In today’s show, we tackle a Frequently Asked Question about whether I should wait to invest in stocks because of where the market is at. The Dow closed above 17,000 last week. Inevitably, here are the four articles you will see all week: Stocks have more room to run! Stocks are in a bubble and […]
Jul 3, 2014 • 1h 25min
The Forgotten History of Retirement: Who Actually Benefits When You Retire? RPF0013
In today’s show we dig deep into the forgotten history of retirement. Have you ever wondered how we wound up with the retirement system today? Have you ever wondered what political movements led to the creation of things like mandatory retirement and the Social Security system? Although I certainly can’t answer all the questions in one […]
Jul 2, 2014 • 1h 35min
Exposing One of the Biggest Problems in Financial Planning: Nobody Retires! Ever! RPF0012
Today on the Radical Personal Finance Podcast, we deal with the elephant in the living room: Nobody ever retires! Especially those who can afford to! Billionaires don’t retire. Poor people can’t retire (even though they desperately want to sometimes). The Four Hour Workweek Man works about 10 hours a day. Mr. Early Retirement Extreme himself […]
Jul 1, 2014 • 1h 9min
Introduction to the Radical Personal Finance Podcast – The [New] First Episode – RPF0011
Today’s show is an introduction to the Radical Personal Finance Podcast. We discuss: My background with financial planning and financial planning media. My frustrations with the financial press. My philosophy that very little is right or wrong in financial planning; perspective is important. Our goal to destroy financial planning dogma. A rational approach to financial […]
