
Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors - The Best Interest
Why is personal finance so complicated?
The internet is flooded with personal finance “experts” sharing short-sighted, error-prone advice. But long-term financial success requires thoughtful, patient, and well-researched strategies.
Hosted by Jesse Cramer, a former aerospace engineer turned fiduciary financial advisor in Rochester, NY, Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors simplifies complex financial topics. With relatable stories, in-depth research, and practical tips, Jesse helps you master financial planning for families, make smart decisions about tax-efficient investing, and build strategies for retirement planning and beyond.
Formerly known as The Best Interest Podcast, and inspired by Jesse’s award-nominated blog The Best Interest, this podcast is your trusted resource for comprehensive financial planning and smart investing.
Whether you're looking for optimal investment allocations, retirement planning advice, or generational wealth transfer ideas, this show makes personal finance approachable, enjoyable, and actionable.
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Latest episodes

Aug 25, 2021 • 1h 5min
The Alabama Debt Killer a.k.a. Money Jrod - E33
Today's guest is Money Jrod, a man whose simple-but-effective financial tactics allowed him to defeat debt and start his path to financial freedom. Jrod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoneyJrod Jrod's free ebook: https://jrodbudgeting.gumroad.com/l/oaKXv Start your Personal Capital account today - personalcapital.sjv.io/9WAGRE

Aug 17, 2021 • 15min
Rules, Dave Ramsey, and the Sith - E32
Start your Personal Capital account today - personalcapital.sjv.io/9WAGRE Rules - are they meant to be broken? This episode looks at financial rules. Should we follow them at all costs? Is it ok to break them? Who makes these rules, anyway? This episode is based on an article written on The Best Interest blog: https://bestinterest.blog/rules/

Aug 10, 2021 • 1h 20min
Decades of Growth with The Decade Investor - E31
Kolin a.k.a. Decade Investor shares the ideas that have garnered him tens of thousands of followers and students at the young age of 23! Twitter: https://twitter.com/DecadeInvestor Insta: https://www.instagram.com/decadeinvestor/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dKixSDvctXjUhPcCj9vug Website: https://decadeinvestor.com/ Start your Personal Capital account today - personalcapital.sjv.io/9WAGRE

Aug 4, 2021 • 1h 9min
Stock Market Heroics with "Dividend Hero" - E30
Episode 30 features "Dividend Hero," a 23-year old investor with a 20K+ social media following. 'Hero' guides us through some of his favorite stock picks, as well as general thoughts about being a young investor. Dividend Hero's Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeroDividend Article on Bayesian analysis: https://bestinterest.blog/results-oriented-thinking/#Bayesian_Analysis Start your Personal Capital account today - personalcapital.sjv.io/9WAGRE

Aug 3, 2021 • 1h 17min
Ask Us Anything Vol. 1 (Twitter Spaces) - E29
This week on our Twitter Spaces, the listeners write and call in to ask us anything, and we reply live on air. Dave - @UncommonYield Roger - @UpshotWealth Brandon - @RinkydooFinance Adam - @AdamShoup Andy - @OhHaiAndy Shadow - @ShadowRents Jesse - @BestInterest_JC

Jul 28, 2021 • 60min
Nuts of Financial Wisdom, with the FI Squirrel - E28
Sean, a.k.a. the FI Squirrel, might be the BEST guest yet on The Best Interest Podcast. I loved this conversation so much, as we traverse his financial knowledge and experience. Whether you're just getting started or an experienced investor - you'll love his genuine thoughts, his helpful wisdom, and his willingness to help others. Start your Personal Capital account today - personalcapital.sjv.io/9WAGRE FI Squirrel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FI_Squirrel

Jul 26, 2021 • 54min
Real Estate Investing (Twitter Spaces) - E27
This week on our Twitter Spaces, we spoke about real estate investing. Show notes: Shadow's book: https://shadowskaggs.gumroad.com/l/rentingrural Dave - @UncommonYield Roger - @UpshotWealth Brandon - @RinkydooFinance Adam - @AdamShoup Andy - @OhHaiAndy Shadow - @ShadowRents Jesse - @BestInterest_JC

Jul 20, 2021 • 44min
Crushing Debt with Adam Shoup - E26
Adam Shoup freely shares his debt story, and that openness has earned him thousands of fans. On this episode, Adam tells us how he fell into debt...but also how he crawled back out (with help from his wonderful wife - it's a team effort!). Tons of great lessons to learn from Adam's experience. Start your Personal Capital account today - personalcapital.sjv.io/9WAGRE Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamShoup Adam's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/374211647647562

Jul 19, 2021 • 41min
The Cost of College (Twitter Spaces) - E25
This week on our Twitter Spaces, we spoke about the cost of college. What do the financial numbers say about college's long-term benefits? Show notes: Dave - @UncommonYield Roger - @UpshotWealth Brandon - @RinkydooFinance Adam - @AdamShoup Andy - @OhHaiAndy Shadow - @ShadowRents Jesse - @BestInterest_JC

Jul 13, 2021 • 54min
Creating Wealth with "The Art of Purpose" - E24
This episode features "The Art of Purpose," an online content creator who recently reach financial independance. We discuss: Online content creation Financial independance The public school system The psychology of money And even classical music :) Links: Start your Personal Capital account today - personalcapital.sjv.io/9WAGRE AOP's Twitter: https://twitter.com/creation247 The Create 24/7 Course: https://gumroad.com/a/235476083/oHCQf The MasterClass: https://creation247.gumroad.com/l/masterclass247 Jesse's contact: Jesse@bestinterest.blog https://bestinterest.blog https://twitter.com/BestInterest_JC