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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Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 6min
Learning from 130 Years of Stock Market Crashes: Resilience, Strategy, and a Dose of Doug (SB1695)
Miranda Marquit, a financial journalist, and Jesse Cramer, host of a personal finance podcast, dive into 130 years of stock market crashes. They explore the value of diversification, staying invested during turmoil, and lessons from historical events like the Great Depression. The duo emphasizes resilience in financial strategies, reinforcing that panic rarely pays off. Plus, expect some laughs with quirky trivia about mailing children! This lively discussion is packed with practical insights and offer a humorous take on serious financial topics.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 8min
Rethinking Earning and Spending (with "Money With Katie"'s Katie Gatti Tassin) SB1694
Katie Gatti Tassin, the savvy mind behind Money With Katie and author of Rich Girl Nation, joins the conversation to shake up your view on money. Discover how to combat consumerism and the 'hot girl hamster wheel' of overspending. Katie shares powerful tips on salary negotiation and the benefits of job-hopping for better pay. Plus, learn to automate your finances to dodge lifestyle creep. The hosts sprinkle in personal anecdotes, from depreciation tales to celebrating financial independence, ensuring you get entertained while you learn!
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Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 6min
Trapped in the Spend Cycle? How to Break Free from Consumerism SB1693
Feeling trapped by your spending habits? The hosts tackle the weighty topic of consumerism and its impact on finances, sharing real stories of impulse buys and the high cost of buy-now-pay-later services. They dive into the pressures of consumer culture, particularly on women and children, while advocating for value-based spending. A humorous burger chain draft adds a light touch to the serious discussions, ensuring a lively exploration of balancing enjoyment and financial health.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 1h 10min
11 Great Ways to Build Wealth (SB1692)
Join Jordan Grumet, Paula Pant, and Jesse Cramer, each seasoned hosts in personal finance, as they turn wealth-building into a lively game show. They tackle how homeownership stacks up against savvy investing, and why insurance might just be your secret weapon. Expect humor mixed with insights on income boosts, effective budgeting, and the age-old debate of when to pay off debt versus invest. Plus, trivia about 50 Cent's Vitamin Water win adds unexpected twists. Get ready for practical tips wrapped in playful banter!
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Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 5min
Taking Your Portfolio Global: Expert Guidance from MarketVector's Joy Yang (SB1691)
Joy Yang, Head of Index Product Management at MarketVector Indexes, shares her expertise on navigating global markets. She emphasizes the power of ETFs in capturing international growth while minimizing risk. The discussion includes strategies for investing in emerging markets like India and navigating private equity in retirement accounts. Joy also highlights the balance between simplicity and opportunity in modern investing while exploring how to diversify effectively. This engaging conversation is sprinkled with humor and insightful trivia.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 58min
The Case for International Investing & The True ROI of Emergency Funds (SB1690)
Discover the compelling case for international investing, focusing on its ability to enhance returns and lower risk through smart diversification. The hosts discuss how different markets can improve your portfolio's resilience. In a practical twist, they tackle the importance of emergency funds, revealing that the true return isn't just about interest rates but building financial resilience. Social insights on money and life are shared, offering valuable advice for new graduates.
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May 30, 2025 • 1h 4min
Is Flourishing Tied to Financial Freedom? A New Study Reveals Insights (SB1689)
Paula Pant, a personal finance expert and host of Afford Anything, joins Ryan Doolittle, the creator of Try and Ryan and host of the Happiest Retirees podcast. They dive into a new study linking flourishing to factors beyond money, like childhood experiences and community ties. Ryan shares insights from his hobby adventures that enhance retirement joy. They discuss how financial flexibility trumps mere wealth and reveal surprising connections between happiness and religious attendance. Expect heartfelt dialogue and plenty of laughter!
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May 28, 2025 • 1h 17min
Here's An Easy Way To Save $3,000 Per Year (with Bryan Suddith) SB1688
Join guest co-host Len Penzo and expert Bryan Suddith as they dive into smart saving strategies, revealing how Suddith gamified his grocery budget to save thousands. Discover freezer hacks, tips for sourcing local meats, and the surprising benefits of mindful meal planning. They also tackle the growing trend of high school students opting for vocational training over traditional degrees, and why these paths can lead to impressive salaries right out of school. Get ready for savings advice that’s as delicious as it is practical!
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May 26, 2025 • 1h 19min
Lies We're Told at Work (with NBC Universal Vice Chairperson Bonnie Hammer) and Climbing into the Driver's Seat with Your Money (with Beyond Finance's Dr. Erika Rasure)
Join Bonnie Hammer, former Vice Chair of NBCUniversal and the 'Queen of Cable,' as she challenges the lies women face in the workplace and shares the behind-the-scenes stories of hits like 'Suits.' Dr. Erika Rasure, a financial wellness expert, discusses why many Americans struggle with money confidence and offers strategies to overcome emotional barriers. Together, they explore practical tips for reclaiming financial control and empowering women's voices in the workplace. Get ready for insightful discussions that tackle both career and financial hurdles!
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May 23, 2025 • 1h 5min
Our Favorite Summer Travel Tips (SB1686)
Join Crystal Hammond, co-host of the Stacking Adventures podcast, and Jesse Cramer, host of Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors, as they share their best budget-friendly travel tips and hilarious personal stories. Discover how to maximize credit card points, choose the right travel companion, and navigate airports like a pro. With practical advice and entertaining anecdotes, they reveal the balance between dream destinations and budget constraints, helping you prepare for your summer adventures without the guilt.
