Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger

Chanel Reynolds' journey to helping others began with a brutal accident that killed her husband, leaving her to not only grieve and raise their son alone, but to negotiate the bureaucratic thicket of living wills, life insurance, computer passwords and much more. She is the author of the What Matters Most: The Get You Sh*t Together Guide to Wills, Money, Insurance, and Life’s ‘What Ifs’. Listen and learn how you might not have your sh*t together, and check out http://GYST.com for in-depth resources to help you shape the hell up.  Visit http://paulollinger.com or email PaulOllinger@gmail.com with comments, questions, and grammar pointers.  

William Ollinger is a retired nuclear engineer, a genius of frugality, and my father. (Today, April 9, is his 92nd birthday!) Along with my late mother, Dad raised six children on a reliable but modest salary from the local utility. In an attempt to understand better where my attitudes toward money come from, I ask him to tell me about the financial goals and stresses when he was a younger father. His secrets for wealth accumulation are simple but rarely followed today: spend less than you make, when you do spend, don’t buy a bunch of crap.Bored out of your mind? Check out my website on http://paulollinger.com

Brendan O’Connell is an American painter who chronicles our contemporary way of living. Called the “Warhol of Walmart” for his series capturing scenes within the retail giant’s stores, Brendan's work hangs in the homes of A-list celebrities, and has been reviewed in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Cosmopolitan, Time and almost everywhere else art is discussed. Today we cover how he got his start on the streets of Paris, the hustle required to make it as a painter, and why he has a beef against the Dutch.  Go to Brendan’s website to find links to his interview with Alec Baldwin and his appearance on the Colbert Report. My website is http://paulollinger.com

Mike Carano is a 52 year-old photographer, filmmaker, and podcaster. He has worked in comedy for 30 years and knows everyone in the business. He is also dead broke, thanks to years of compulsive spending, IRS debt and underlying mental health issues. He is working hard to get his financial act together, and is making a documentary about death and money, which I’m executive producing. He is my friend and the producer/editor of this podcast. See more about Mike on his website and find his podcast here. My website: http://paulollinger.com. Email me with your thoughts about this podcast or the weather on paulollinger@gmail.com

Ed Roland, lead singer and founder of deca-platinum+ rock band Collective Soul, joins us today to discuss how he got started in a music career and what has kept the band together for over 25 years. With seven #1 rock hits, over ten million albums sold, and a busy touring schedule, Collective Soul is not just a band, but a business that requires drive, grit, and a lot of work to maintain. Ed talks about some very wise early choices that have sustained the band and some of the financial pitfalls that almost took them off course. Listen to learn what you shouldn’t do when you finally get a studio to yourself, why you should own your master recordings, and why the clarinet is cool.Collective Soul's new album comes out in June. To find out more, go to http://www.collectivesoul.com/. To share feedback with me on how to make Crazy Money the best podcast in history, visit my website or e-mail me at paulollinger@gmail.com. 

New York Times best-selling author, Anna David always wanted to be a writer and never worried about how she’d make a living. This may have been because her family had a lot of money… until they didn’t. But she survived… through the ups and downs of family fortunes. Through addiction and recovery. Through horrific publishing nightmares. And, most remarkably, through Jeff Bezos’ wedding. Today — a handful of books and a prolific stint in journalism — Anna has found her way to a lucrative career as an entrepreneur in the arts. For more on this week’s hilarious guest, visit Anna’s website, get the newly-released audio version of her novel, Party Girl here, or check out the Light Hustler podcast. To share feedback with me on how to make Crazy Money the best podcast ever, visit my website or E-mail me at paulollinger@gmail.com.  

Ron Lieber is the "Your Money" columnist for The New York Times and the author of The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous and Smart About Money. Find out more about Paul Ollinger on his website and/or follow him on the socials: • Twitter: http://Twitter.com/Paul_Ollinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_ollinger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulOllinger/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulollinger/

Turney Duff was making millions on Wall Street until cocaine addiction brought him to his knees. His book The Buy Side: A Wall Street Trader’s Tale of Spectacular Excess is a funny, horrifying, then hopeful read and a New York Times best-seller (you should buy it here).  Paul and the esteemed author share a lot of laughs as they discuss what money meant to Turney as he got rich, got lost, got sober, then got published. This darn funny conversation covers everything Turney's middle school science fair fiasco to insider trading. Also, prostitutes.  Find out more about Turney and hear the Galleon rap here.  Find out more about Paul Ollinger on his website and/or follow him on the socials: •Twitter: http://Twitter.com/Paul_Ollinger • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_ollinger/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulOllinger/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulollinger/

Dr. Drew offers candid insight into the ups and downs of a career in broadcasting and medicine. From Loveline to Celebrity Rehab, Dr. Drew has been a staple on radio and cable television for over 30 years, but that doesn’t mean he’s rich — he’s got triplets to get through graduate school, after all. But he is definitely conversant on almost any topic you throw at him, including opera, coffee and Ulysses S. Grant. Oh, and doctor stuff. He knows about that too.Find out more about Dr. Drew on his website. Find Ron Chernow’s biography of Ulysses S. Grant here. One more thing - here’s a link to the espresso machine Dr. Drew will buy himself when he gets the ball into the end zone. Find out more about Paul Ollinger on his website and/or follow him on the socials: •Twitter: http://Twitter.com/Paul_Ollinger • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_ollinger/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulOllinger/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulollinger/

Jessica Mah, CEO of Indinero, discusses her life as a entrepreneur, her experiences flying a jet, crashing on friends' couches, and using frequent flyer miles for groceries. She also shares insights on dating as a successful CEO and reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome. Lastly, she explores the impact of Burning Man and the importance of surrounding oneself with good friends.