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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Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 15min
Navigating Important Conversations, Small Talk, and Holiday Parties (SB1442)
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges of impromptu speaking, the link between income and happiness, and strategies for navigating conversations during holiday parties. They share personal stories, tips from their guest, and emphasize the importance of effective communication. The hosts also discuss investing from an HSA and share movie reviews. Navy Federal Credit Union provides resources for the military community.
Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 20min
Tiffany Aliche Shares a BIG Money Hack and a Sad Money Truth (SB1441)
Financial expert Tiffany Aliche, known as The Budgetnista, shares numerous money hacks, including her favorite insurance strategy. The podcast also delves into the importance of estate planning, coping with the loss of a loved one, and the true role of money. Prioritizing financial goals, building a support system, and automating budgeting through multiple bank accounts are discussed. The chapter concludes with tips on throwing a budget-friendly holiday party and a true story of the Osage people and their oil wealth.
Nov 24, 2023 • 1h 17min
Top 5 Board Games about Money and Business With Candice Harris from BoardGameGeek (SB1440)
Candice Harris from BoardGameGeek joins the show to discuss the top money and business board games. They compare Mysterium to Clue and highlight Brick and Mortar as a supply and demand manipulation game. They also discuss Kootna Horror: The City of Silver, a city-building Euro game. Doug shares Black Friday trivia and they recommend games for non-gamers during the holidays.
Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 9min
Our 2023 Hot (and not) Tech Guide (SB1439)
CNET's Bridget Carey shares what to watch out for in the tech world. They discuss household items, security, televisions, and toys. They also cover Dave Ramsey's retirement portfolio solution, obscure investments, and offer strategies. The hosts answer a question, share trivia, and discuss Monarch Money, the risks of the 8% retirement rule, and investing in life settlements. They explore hot tech products, Black Friday deals, shopping traditions, target date funds vs S&P 500 ETFs, cost of fund of funds, and a Netflix show. They end with a discussion on Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'.
Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 10min
Save Big Money on Holiday Gifts (SB1438)
Save big money on holiday gifts with Regina Conway from Slickdeals, explore money tracking app alternatives, learn about pre-planning and budgeting tips, discover the envelope system and other money management apps, resist temptation while shopping, and discuss holiday shopping trends and avoiding materialism.
Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 3min
Top 5 Ways To Get Rich (SB1437)
Hosts discuss the top 5 ways to get rich, including building your own business and leveraging compounding. They also share personal experiences with MLMs and the allure of passive income. Trivia questions about centi millionaires and wealthy individuals in the world are discussed. The chapter concludes with gratitude towards the guests and an advertisement for the 'Rolling Stone Music Now' podcast.
Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 24min
Stop Chasing Shortcuts and Bet on Yourself (with BiggerPockets' David Greene) SB 1436
David Greene, from BiggerPockets, shares his journey from zero contacts and zero money to wealth and success. He emphasizes the importance of building skills and focusing on personal development. The podcast also discusses fire safety, including dangers of lithium batteries in e-bikes and tips for practicing good fire safety.
Nov 14, 2023 • 49min
Investing In An Election Year (Special Episode - SB1435)
In this special episode, the panel discusses the emotional impact of election years on investors and the importance of beating inflation. They explore historical data on past elections and the importance of the Federal Reserve and tech regulation on investment strategies. The hosts emphasize focusing on building a machine rather than reacting to noise and discuss the impact of our prehistoric brain on financial decision-making.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 19min
Four Strategies to Transform Your Workplace Performance into Brilliance (with Andrew McAfee): SB1431
Andrew McAfee, an expert in workplace performance transformation, joins the podcast to discuss ways to improve workplace performance. The episode also covers changes in saving for college, including increased limits for financial aid. The impact of technology on work is explored, along with recent changes to FAFSA and college funding. Geek culture and the four pillars of workplace performance are also discussed, with emphasis on the importance of openness. Other topics include donor advised funds, kids' credit cards, and teaching children about money.
Nov 10, 2023 • 45min
What If The Market Collapses? (REWIND SB1433)
PT from Mastery of Money, Len Penzo from LenPenzo.com, and Paula Pant from Afford Anything podcast discuss market collapse, market timing, analyzing rental properties, and the strategy of buying items at full price.
