The Stacking Benjamins Show
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Named the Best Personal Finance Podcast by Bankrate.com and Kiplinger, The Stacking Benjamins Show features a light and friendly tone. Hosts Joe Saul-Sehy and OG aim to make financial literacy fun for all as they sit around the card table in Joe's Mom's half-finished basement and talk with experts about personal finance, saving, investing, and important money trends. As Fast Company once wrote, the Stacking Benjamins podcast "strikes a great balance of fun and functional." So join Joe and OG every Monday, Wednesday and Friday as they read your letters, discuss major headlines, and throw in some trivia and laughs for free.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 18min
The Surprising Secret to Leading People Effectively (SB1540)
Experienced Antarctic leader Rachael Robertson shares her secrets for effective leadership. She discusses maintaining control in harsh environments, emphasizing respect over harmony, and addressing root causes of conflicts. Also, explores vibrant Antarctica colors, comedy with penguins, using Shopify for e-commerce success, optimizing investment allocation, and mutual respect for achieving goals efficiently.
Jul 2, 2024 • 55min
Are Recessions Actually Good For Us? (Earn & Invest Community Episode) SB1539
Exploring the unexpected benefits of recessions, from increased longevity to finding happiness in simplicity. Balancing technological advancements and discussing the upside of economic downturns. Reflecting on pandemic and recession impacts on urban life, analyzing the effects on economies and stock markets, and redefining the purpose of money beyond accumulation.
Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 12min
How To Get Out Of Your Own Way (with one simple tool) SB1538 - Greatest Hits
Mel Robbins shares how a morning high-five can transform decisions and outlooks. The podcast also delves into annuity perceptions, portfolio diversification strategies, and the power of compound interest and self-celebration. An engaging mix of personal transformation, financial insights, and fun banter
Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 1min
How To Invest Like a Middle-Age Woman (SB1537)
Discover how to invest like a middle-aged woman with Brian Feroldi, Paula Pant, and OG. Topics include sticking to your investment plan, the danger of 'this time is different' mindset, indexing benefits, dollar-cost averaging, and resisting market timing. Plus, learn how to avoid FOMO and resist reacting to every news piece.
Jun 26, 2024 • 53min
How To Stage Your Own Money Revolution
Join the rebellion against conventional money ideas like needing a million for retirement. Learn why less could be more. TikTok on budgeting struggles at the grocery store. Plus, a debate on credit card reward points. Revolutionize your financial freedom!
Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 11min
The 5 Emotional Stages AFTER Financial Independence - with Douglas Tsoi (SB1535)
Douglas Tsoi, retired for over ten years after financial independence, discusses the emotional journey post-FI. Topics include the fallacy of being 'done,' overcoming darkness phases, and experiencing new states of joy. Also, analysis of market volatility, investment scams, and Formula One trivia. A deep dive into emotional stages post-FI and the importance of self-acceptance.
Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 3min
Our BIGGEST Budget "Gotchas"! (SB1534)
Budgeting expert Allison Baggerly lists 15 budget busters in a game show style podcast. Topics include gifts, taxes, auto maintenance, pet care, holiday spending, and medical deductibles. Participants share solutions to plug budget holes and engage in trivia competition. The discussion also covers property taxes, 401k matching contributions, negotiating healthcare costs, managing kid and pet expenses, and diverse topics like travel and relationships.
Jun 19, 2024 • 51min
How to Structure an Effective Emergency Fund
Learn about optimizing your emergency fund by maximizing interest earnings and exploring various account options. Discover the differences between money market accounts, funds, and CDs for emergency funds. Dive into discussions on federal holidays, TikTok memes, personal finance tips, creating investing SOPs, and TV show preferences with subtitles for enhanced humor. Wrap up with key takeaways and a funny anecdote about unconventional holidays.
Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 15min
Let's Save a Bundle on Taxes (with Hannah Cole) - SB1532
Tax planning mentor Hannah Cole shares insights on saving taxes for everyone, especially side hustlers and entrepreneurs. Learn about avoiding inheritance mishaps and building a solid estate plan. The podcast also covers financial trivia, tips on small business insurance, and the importance of updating beneficiary designations to prevent disputes.
Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 11min
Your 7 Biggest Retirement Money Headaches (SB1531)
Join Don McDonald, host of Talking Real Money, and Paula Pant, creator of Afford Anything, alongside OG for a lively roundtable on retirement planning. They explore the seven vital dimensions for a successful retirement, stressing the balance of cash reserves and understanding evolving expenses. Expect intriguing insights on structuring income, the psychological toll of market volatility, and the fear of outliving savings. They mix in personal anecdotes and humor, making complex financial discussions engaging and relatable.
