The Stacking Benjamins Show

Help us narrow a field of 16 different strategies to reach a cool MILLION dollars to one winner. They're seeded and ready to go (follow along on our show notes or a social media post, if you'd like!). We're joined by Mindy Jensen (BiggerPockets Money) and Tom Brickman (Twitter @FrugalGay11), for a broad, sweeping comparison of many of the different paths to real estate victory that we plan to discuss over the next several months. Plus, we'll take a break at the midway point for a helping of Doug's trivia! Enjoy!Stacking Deeds is moving to a new channel, so search for "Stacking Deeds" and subscribe wherever you're listening to Stacking Benjamins to continue to listen in the future!For show notes and more visit StackingDeeds.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What could you achieve if you planned better? CFP Taylor Schulte shares two stories told by financial planners about clients who achieved extraordinary results by creating and working on their financial plans. We dive into how you can dream bigger and do more with just a few better tactics.Plus, in our headlines segment, it turns out that a million dollars isn't enough to be comfortable in retirement (according to one source). We'll help you tweak your plan. In our TikTok minute, we ask, "What could happen to your trust if it isn't all done correctly?" Apparently, you need to do ONE big thing to make sure your trust works the way you want.We also throw out the Haven Life line to a Stacker who wants to become a financial planner. How do you break into the biz? ...all of that, AND of course, we'll share Doug's trivia.  Find show notes at stackingbenjamins.com/taylor-schulte-1332Find deeper dives tomorrow on ALL of these topics in our newsletter, the 201: stackingbenjamins.com/201Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Saint Patrick's Day, Stackers! Have you ever found yourself wondering what are the expenses most primed to cut back on in order to stack some big-time Benjamins? Today's roundtable ponders that very topic: what are the 10 biggest expenses in life, and how to reduce them? We got the gang back together this week! Welcome back to long-time contributor and bunker-dweller, Len Penzo of award-winning lenpenzo.com; we say "¡Bienvendia de nuevo, amiguita!" to Paulette Perhach who's just back from her week-long trip to México; and finally....you know him, you love him, he tolerates us (sometimes)....it's O.G.!FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/friday-roundtable-1331Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olympian and distance running star Kara Goucher joins us to share explosive details involving Alberto Salazar, the disgraced coach of the Elite Nike Running Team. She also shares her history of money and transitioning from running for fun to running for money…and then the triumphant battle back to running for joy. It's a story about greed, power, disturbing abuse, and more (doping, NCAA violations…), and yet it is still an uplifting, empowering story.In today's headlines, we dig into a piece from the Wall Street Journal that goes over signs that the long-running hot job market may finally be showing signs of cooling off. We'll also review a piece from Indeed.com about best practices to find a job (in case you'd forgotten). What does the cooling job market mean for you and your stack of Benjamins? Doug has some sports apparel-related trivia. And today's Haven Lifeline call discusses the pros and cons of rolling over pre-tax and Roth 401(k) balances from a previous employer to traditional and Roth IRAs while still early in your career. Be sure to listen to today's show!FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/kara-goucher-1330Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at StackingBenjamins.com/201.Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we dive into the short-term rental game. Think it's difficult? So did our guest Lauren Keene Aumond, until she began practicing a few techniques she'll share today. Plus, in our headline segment, we'll talk about noise and real estate rentals. Do you need to pay attention to noise levels more? We'll also share how to budget for a property that may require a lot of work and how to find properties at a discount. All of that, plus we'll discuss a TikToker's advice on increasing your income by 50% AND Doug's trivia! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who's excited about Tax Day this year? Anyone? Bueller? Even though this year's tax-filing deadline is pushed back to April 18, don't let it sneak up on you! Today we welcome TheCollegeInvestor.com's Robert Farrington to discuss tax-preparation software. Which one is the right choice for you? Robert shares some of the pros and cons of many of the popular tax-prep programs available and helps YOU pick a favorite.And what's the state of the mortgage market? With The Federal Reserve on its inflation-destroying/interest-rate-hiking crusade, what does that mean for housing demand and the value of your home? We'll jump into the details in today's headline ripped from the from page of CNBC.Prepare yourself to be dazzled by Doug's incredible trivia skills and his uncanny ability to tie Women's History Month to his other love - chicken. Our TikTok Minute may leave you reconsidering your life path. And finally we'll throw out the Haven Lifeline to Angela, who has a question specifically for our friend Len Penzo about tax write-offs on his bunker.FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/robert-farrington-1329.Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at StackingBenjamins.com/201. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Silicon Valley Bank's collapse is the second-largest FDIC takeover since the Great Depression. What does that mean for you, your money, and your long term plan? OG, Doug, and Joe gathered around the card table for a rare weekend discussion. They review what happened, what to expect, and how it may affect your future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discussing finances can be intimidating, especially for beginners. However, initiating regular money conversations early on can be a great way to introduce the topic and potentially set yourself up for financial success. In today's roundtable, we welcome Dan Sheeks, author of the new hit book, First to a Million: A Beginner's Guide to Achieving Early Financial Independence, Katie Brewer, a certified financial planner and professional money teacher, and OG, our in-house money expert and father of three. They will discuss the importance of having money conversations and provide tips on how to set yourself up for a life of financial abundance.But wait! There's more! Doug will try to stump our panel with some this-day-in-history-based trivia. It's a tie ballgame in our year-long competition; who will pull ahead?FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/dan-sheeks-1328Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we invite three inspiring Stackers down to the basement to share their stories- Amy Minkley, an ex-pat who is hosting a Financial Independence Retreat in Bali - where Joe is invited to speak; Glenn Hebert, who built and sold his horse radio network (talk about niching down!); and the new Communications Director for Stacking Benjamins, Kate Younkin.Plus, in today's headlines segment, we'll learn about the guaranteed secrets to building wealth! What are they? We'll dig in with details that just might be too good to be true. Finally, Doug will share some horse-themed trivia.FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/community-stackers-1327Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at StackingBenjamins.com/201.Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join our brand new sister show Stacking Deeds, as hosts Alan Corey and Crystal Hammond dive into the world of real estate. We'll cover headlines about the often-reported "cool down" in the real estate market. Should you worry? We'll handle a listener question about interest rates. Should you wait for them to come down? But most of all, Crystal and Alan will share their inaugural Top 5 lists: their Top 5 Places to Start With Real Estate Investing. Enjoy!Subscribe to the new show wherever you're listening to today's episode! Just type "Stacking Deeds" into your search function so you catch all of the latest shows the day they arrive (every Tuesday). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices