
Earn & Invest
Join us for thought-provoking conversations that empower you to Earn and Invest wisely, shaping your future while making informed decisions today. Every Monday, our wide-ranging panel discussions explore various financial topics, fostering engaging conversations that challenge conventional wisdom and provide fresh perspectives. Then, on Thursdays, we delve into individual interviews, offering deep insights from experts who share their experiences and expertise. While we may not always uncover definitive answers, our goal is to equip you with the essential questions necessary to navigate a richer path towards not only financial independence but living a life full of purpose, identity, and connections.
Latest episodes

Oct 17, 2024 • 58min
569. See One, Do One, Teach One w/ Kelsa Dickey
Kelsa Dickey is a financial coach who helps bring clarity around people's finances and gives them the confidence to make important money decisions. In this episode we chat about how she became a coach, who needs financial coaching, and what it means to be a coach of coaches.This Episode is Sponsored by:Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus, create custom budgets, track progress toward financial goals, and collaborate with your partner. And now listeners for this show will get an extended thirty day free trial when you go to monarchmoney.com/EARN.Fundrise: Right now, high-interest rates have crushed the real estate market. Prices are falling and properties are available at a discount, which means Fundrise believes now is the time to expand the Fundrise Flagship Fund’s billion-dollar real estate portfolio. You can add the Fundrise Flagship Fund to your portfolio in minutes by visiting Fundrise.com/EARN.LinkedIn: LinkedIn isn’t just a job board. LinkedIn helps you hire professionals you can’t find anywhere else, even those who aren't actively searching for a new job but might be open to the perfect role. In a given month, over 70% of LinkedIn users don’t visit other leading job sites. So if you’re not looking on LinkedIn, you’re looking in the wrong place.NordVPN: Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/earninvest and get extra subscription time. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring our show.Incogni: Use promo code EARNINVEST to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/earninvest.Here are a few simple ways to support the podcast that would mean the world to us. And guess what? They don’t cost a cent.Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 9min
Bonus: Why I am Not Pulling Monday's Episode
Some controversy arose surrounding Monday's guest, Sherry Peel Jackson. This quick bonus is my explanation of why I am not pulling the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Oct 14, 2024 • 57min
568. Confessions of a Former IRS Agent w/ Sherry Peel Jackson
Sherry Peel Jackson, a retired IRS agent and CPA, shares her insider perspective on the U.S. tax system. She reveals surprising truths about the IRS and discusses the inequities faced by small businesses versus larger corporations. Sherry emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and strategic planning for entrepreneurs. She provides practical advice on navigating IRS audits and highlights the significance of meticulous record-keeping. Additionally, she explores her transformation into an author and the fulfilling journey that comes with finding purpose.

Oct 10, 2024 • 1h 1min
567. Happy Money, Happy Life (Rewind) w/ Jason Vitug
Jason Vitug and I talk about his book Happy Money Happy Life. We tackle the controversial question: will money make you happy. Jason says both yes and no. We also delve into the dimensions of happiness and wealth and how we can strive towards them.This Episode is Sponsored by:Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus, create custom budgets, track progress toward financial goals, and collaborate with your partner. And now listeners for this show will get an extended thirty day free trial when you go to monarchmoney.com/EARN.Fundrise: Right now, high-interest rates have crushed the real estate market. Prices are falling and properties are available at a discount, which means Fundrise believes now is the time to expand the Fundrise Flagship Fund’s billion-dollar real estate portfolio. You can add the Fundrise Flagship Fund to your portfolio in minutes by visiting Fundrise.com/EARN.LinkedIn: LinkedIn isn’t just a job board. LinkedIn helps you hire professionals you can’t find anywhere else, even those who aren't actively searching for a new job but might be open to the perfect role. In a given month, over 70% of LinkedIn users don’t visit other leading job sites. So if you’re not looking on LinkedIn, you’re looking in the wrong place.NordVPN: Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/earninvest and get extra subscription time. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring our show.Incogni: Use promo code EARNINVEST to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/earninvest.Here are a few simple ways to support the podcast that would mean the world to us. And guess what? They don’t cost a cent.Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 2024 • 1h 3min
566: Is FIRE the Real Lifestyle Design? (Rewind)
Is FIRE lifestyle design? We chat with Jess and Corey of the Fioneers and Anders Skagerberg from the coastfiguy.com about the evolution of financial independence. We go down the rabbit hole of the SlowFI and CoastFI movements and discuss whether they are right for everyone.This Episode is Sponsored by:Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus, create custom budgets, track progress toward financial goals, and collaborate with your partner. And now listeners for this show will get an extended thirty day free trial when you go to monarchmoney.com/EARN.Fundrise: Right now, high-interest rates have crushed the real estate market. Prices are falling and properties are available at a discount, which means Fundrise believes now is the time to expand the Fundrise Flagship Fund’s billion-dollar real estate portfolio. You can add the Fundrise Flagship Fund to your portfolio in minutes by visiting Fundrise.com/EARN.LinkedIn: LinkedIn isn’t just a job board. LinkedIn helps you hire professionals you can’t find anywhere else, even those who aren't actively searching for a new job but might be open to the perfect role. In a given month, over 70% of LinkedIn users don’t visit other leading job sites. So if you’re not looking on LinkedIn, you’re looking in the wrong place.NordVPN: Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/earninvest and get extra subscription time. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring our show.Incogni: Use promo code EARNINVEST to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/earninvest.Here are a few simple ways to support the podcast that would mean the world to us. And guess what? They don’t cost a cent.Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 2024 • 52min
565. Stories That make You a Better Investor w/ Stephen Foerster
Financial historian Stephen Foerster joins us today to discuss how stories from the past can help us become better investors today. His book, Trailblazers, Heroes, and Crooks, recounts several ways in which history can teach us how not to make important mistakes today. Can you afford to miss this episode?This Episode is Sponsored by:Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus, create custom budgets, track progress toward financial goals, and collaborate with your partner. And now listeners for this show will get an extended thirty day free trial when you go to monarchmoney.com/EARN.Fundrise: Right now, high-interest rates have crushed the real estate market. Prices are falling and properties are available at a discount, which means Fundrise believes now is the time to expand the Fundrise Flagship Fund’s billion-dollar real estate portfolio. You can add the Fundrise Flagship Fund to your portfolio in minutes by visiting Fundrise.com/EARN.LinkedIn: LinkedIn isn’t just a job board. LinkedIn helps you hire professionals you can’t find anywhere else, even those who aren't actively searching for a new job but might be open to the perfect role. In a given month, over 70% of LinkedIn users don’t visit other leading job sites. So if you’re not looking on LinkedIn, you’re looking in the wrong place.NordVPN: Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/earninvest and get extra subscription time. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring our show.Incogni: Use promo code EARNINVEST to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/earninvest.Here are a few simple ways to support the podcast that would mean the world to us. And guess what? They don’t cost a cent.Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 17min
564. Live from CampFI Midwest 2024
This is a live episode in collaboration with Joe Saul-Sehy of The Stacking Benjamins podcast where we interview attendees on their more pressing issues. Listen in and hear what happens when you hang out with a bunch of financial independence minded people.This Episode is Sponsored by:Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus, create custom budgets, track progress toward financial goals, and collaborate with your partner. And now listeners for this show will get an extended thirty day free trial when you go to monarchmoney.com/EARN.Fundrise: Right now, high-interest rates have crushed the real estate market. Prices are falling and properties are available at a discount, which means Fundrise believes now is the time to expand the Fundrise Flagship Fund’s billion-dollar real estate portfolio. You can add the Fundrise Flagship Fund to your portfolio in minutes by visiting Fundrise.com/EARN.LinkedIn: LinkedIn isn’t just a job board. LinkedIn helps you hire professionals you can’t find anywhere else, even those who aren't actively searching for a new job but might be open to the perfect role. In a given month, over 70% of LinkedIn users don’t visit other leading job sites. So if you’re not looking on LinkedIn, you’re looking in the wrong place.NordVPN: Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/earninvest and get extra subscription time. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring our show.Incogni: Use promo code EARNINVEST to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/earninvest.Here are a few simple ways to support the podcast that would mean the world to us. And guess what? They don’t cost a cent.Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2024 • 52min
563. Community Episode: Can I Retire Early?
In this episode we discuss with Chris Mamula and Sandi Mccoy Kramos a Benzinga article about retiring early on a pension. a over a million of saved assets. We chat about not only the financial considerations but also the emotional and philosophical issues. Could you end up bored in retirement?This Episode is Sponsored by:Monarch Money: Monarch is the top-rated, all-in-one personal finance app. It gives you a comprehensive view of all your accounts, investments, transactions, cash flow, net worth, and more. Plus, create custom budgets, track progress toward financial goals, and collaborate with your partner. And now listeners for this show will get an extended thirty day free trial when you go to monarchmoney.com/EARN.Fundrise: Right now, high-interest rates have crushed the real estate market. Prices are falling and properties are available at a discount, which means Fundrise believes now is the time to expand the Fundrise Flagship Fund’s billion-dollar real estate portfolio. You can add the Fundrise Flagship Fund to your portfolio in minutes by visiting Fundrise.com/EARN.LinkedIn: LinkedIn isn’t just a job board. LinkedIn helps you hire professionals you can’t find anywhere else, even those who aren't actively searching for a new job but might be open to the perfect role. In a given month, over 70% of LinkedIn users don’t visit other leading job sites. So if you’re not looking on LinkedIn, you’re looking in the wrong place.NordVPN: Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/earninvest and get extra subscription time. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring our show.Incogni: Use promo code EARNINVEST to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/earninvest.Here are a few simple ways to support the podcast that would mean the world to us. And guess what? They don’t cost a cent.Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2024 • 56min
562. Money and Manliness w/ Brian Page
Brian Page, founder of Modern Husbands, discusses the evolving role of men in relationships and society. He explores how manliness is shifting from traditional financial roles to include emotional support and partnership. The conversation emphasizes shared responsibilities in marriage and challenges faced in dual-income households. Page also touches on how strong female figures redefine masculinity and the importance of effective communication. This engaging dialogue highlights the significance of adaptability amid changing gender expectations.

Sep 19, 2024 • 56min
561. Fear, Obligation, Guilt: The Movie w/ Alex Anderson
In this engaging conversation, comedian-turned-filmmaker Alex Anderson discusses his serious film, FOG, which explores deep themes of family estrangement. He delves into the complex emotions of fear, obligation, and guilt influencing relationships, particularly between a mother and daughter. Alex shares insights on managing toxic and narcissistic relationships and the importance of setting boundaries for personal well-being. Additionally, he reflects on the challenges of filmmaking, blending artistic expression with financial independence in a heartfelt narrative.