Radical Personal Finance
Joshua Sheats
Joshua J Sheats, MSFS, CFP, CLU, ChFC, CASL, CAP, RHU, REBC is a financial planner who teaches people how to live a rich life now while building a plan for financial freedom in 10 years or less. He mixes creative approaches to lifestyle design, deep-dive financial planning techniques, and hard-core business strategy to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to build financial independence.
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Sep 2, 2014 • 1h 25min
The Simple, Clear Path from $25,000 in Debt to an Entrepreneur's Lifestyle: An Interview with Kraig Mathias from www.CreateMyIndependence.com RPF0052
We’re back from a most excellent three-day weekend with a great interview with my new friend Kraig Mathias from www.CreateMyIndependence.com. I met Kraig in Dallas at the Podcast Movement Conference. We hit it off and I really loved hearing his story. Kraig was living a fairly normal financial life until 2010 when he was inspired to […]
Aug 29, 2014 • 1h 54min
Friday Q and A: Accrual Accounting vs. Cash Method, Roth IRA as an Emergency Fund, Permaculture Resources, Coming Up With Business Ideas, and Disagreements With My Walmart Show RPF0051
Today, I answer your questions for the show! And we’ve got quite a mix of questions! How do I adjust my accounting system to handle irregular expenses? (Accrual accounting vs cash basis and double-entry accounting vs. single-entry accounting.) How can I use a Roth IRA for an emergency fund? How can I learn about permaculture? How […]
Aug 28, 2014 • 1h 30min
From an $8/hr Job After College to Financial Independence at Age 30 to 10+ Years of Global Travel With Family! Interview With Pat Schulte From Bumfuzzle.com RPF0050
Today we have a very special interview to share with you! I’m thrilled to bring you an interview with one of my favorite writers, Pat Schulte. Pat and his wife Ali have a really neat story: Pat and his wife were highschool sweethearts. After college he started working an $8/hr job as a clerk to […]
Aug 27, 2014 • 1h 22min
An Introduction to Estate Planning: The Basics RPF0049
Exploring high-profile estate battles, extreme estate planning scenarios, and the art and science of estate planning. Understanding the complexities of estate planning essentials and the value of legal advice. Navigating challenges in estate planning with expert guidance for proper distribution of assets.
Aug 26, 2014 • 1h 33min
Why You Should Probably Lower Your Financial Goals RPF0048
When people talk about money–especially in the world of success and financial planning–it’s often assumed that more is always better. This is wrong. More is not always better because: The more money you want, the more risk you have to take. The more money you want, the more you have to give up (or pay) […]
Aug 25, 2014 • 1h 11min
What Can We Learn From a Listener With a Ph.D. in Computer Science Who Plays Professional Poker and Retired at 37? Interview with Daniel Bernstein of www.AwesomeSecrets.com RPF0047
Last week a listener reached out to me and basically said, “I love what you’re doing and I think I’ve got a fun story your listeners might enjoy hearing about!” I read his bio and told him he was right! Today, he’s on the show. Daniel Bernstein: Got a Ph.D. in Computer Science Worked at a […]
Aug 22, 2014 • 1h 15min
Friday Q and A: What Do I Do With a Stinky 401(k)? RPF0046
I received an email from a listener named Jason who has a 401(k) with high fees. He asked me what I should do and I gave him a comprehensive answer. Enjoy the show! Links mentioned: Inflation adjusted return formula The actual rate of return of the average investor How to Get Started in Real Estate […]
Aug 21, 2014 • 1h 12min
What I Learned at the Podcast Movement Conference and Updates on the Future of the Show RPF0045
I just got back from the Podcast Movement Conference in Dallas, TX. It was a really great conference! It was the first I’ve been to in the new media space. Today’s show is about: Why should we go to conferences in the first place? Major lessons I learned from #PM14 Things I didn’t learn at […]
Aug 18, 2014 • 3min
It Couldn't Be Done…And He Did It (RPF from the road) RPF0044
It Couldn't Be Done BY EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Somebody said that it couldn't be done But he with a chuckle replied That "maybe it couldn't," but he would be one Who wouldn't say so till he'd tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he […]
Aug 15, 2014 • 1h 14min
My Plan For How I Would Become A Millionaire With a Minimum Wage Job at Walmart! RPF0043
I worked hard on today’s show and I’m excited about it! It’s my plan for how I would become a millionaire with a minimum wage job at Walmart. The show is quite good (I think) but I didn’t have time to properly type up all of the show notes before my trip. (I recorded it […]
