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
Mentioned books
Sep 15, 2020 • 30min
745-Install a Success Operating System in Your Children
Sep 11, 2020 • 1h 26min
744-Friday Q&A: Contractor vs. Employee, Negative Interest Rates, Cash, Emergency Escape from Wildfires, How to Pay Down a Life Insurance Loan
Friday Q&A show! Today we discuss: 00:30 Contractor status or employee status? 31:00 What happens with our money when interest rates go negative? 43:21 Is it really a good idea to have lots of cash on hand? 1:03:30 How should I set up an emergency escape vehicle to get out of California wildfires? 1:17:31 I used a life insurance loan as a down payment for my house; what do I do now?
Sep 9, 2020 • 1h 20min
743-Did We Get It Wrong? Reflecting on the Unexpected (?) Recovery of the Stock Market
In March, things looked really bleak. But the stock market recovered in a spectacular 5-month period. Did we get it wrong? Do we regret anything we did? Joshua
Sep 2, 2020 • 26min
742-Great Coronavirus News All Around
All of the news these days on coronavirus is positive. Is this a glimmer of the beginning of the end? Although we certainly expect many more people to get sick with COVID-19 and some to die, I think it is. I'll tell you why. Joshua
Aug 29, 2020 • 1h 42min
741-How to Help Your Children Discover, Develop, and Profit From Their Passions and Talents: Interview with Jonathan Harris
What are your goals for your children? What skills and abilities do you want them to have when they leave your home? My guest, Jonathan Harris, is the father of nine children. His four eldest children have all established themselves as independent adults, building careers on the foundation of their personal talents and passions. In today's show, we discuss the strategies and tactics that have been helpful for him. www.ParentTheirPassion.com www.10ktotalent.com
Aug 21, 2020 • 1h 39min
740-Friday Q&A: Practical Prepping, Medicaid for Early Retirees, New Tow Rig, HOA Woes, Etc.
Live Friday Q&A today! 00:50 I just bought a new house. What practical prepper stuff should I do? 32:00 Can I & should I use Medicaid to cover my health insurance needs in early retirement? 51:01 I need a new Tow Rig; what truck should I buy? 1:10:21 Should I refinance my mortgage? 1:15:06 How can I become more relaxed with conflict in my life? 1:29:00 My HOA is underfunded; should I be worried? Enjoy! Joshua
Aug 14, 2020 • 2h 1min
739-Friday Q&A: Socializing Children, IRA Taxation for Ex-US Citizens, Foreign Corps, Private Businesses, Etc.
It's Friday! Today, we cover: 9:00 How to socialize children when stuck at home? 22:27 How are IRAs Taxed for US citizens who renounce their citizenship? 38:18 How should we set up foreign corporations for US citizens moving abroad? 50:00 How should I go about looking for a financial advisor? 59:09 How can I run a business with total privacy? 1:22:51 Where does media production go from here? 1:35:00 How can a retirement-age couple with $130,000 decide where to put their money? 1:47:21 Should I put my new house into a trust? 1:53:47 Which home security system should I install in my new house?
Jul 27, 2020 • 1h 21min
738-Why Not Skip High School Virtual Classes and Take College Courses Instead?
Millions of students are sitting at home wasting their time watching online courses for measly high school credit. That's dumb. Why not just go ahead and get an online bachelor's degree instead? In today's show, I'll tell you how. Joshua
Jul 20, 2020 • 1h 30min
737-Friday Q&A: Equity Stripping a House in Divorce, Buy Whole Life Insurance in a Sabbatical, Affirmations in Personal Development, Etc.
In today's Q&A we discuss: 1:30 How can we equity strip a house in preparation for divorce? 13:17 Should I buy more whole life insurance if I'm planning to take a sabbatical in 6-8 years? 49:21 Are affirmations useful for personal development? 1:15:00 Should I be worried about leaving my home place in the current emergency?
Jul 17, 2020 • 44min
