Earn & Invest

This is a crossover episode on both the Stacking Benjamins Podcast as well as Earn & Invest. Joe Saul-Sehy and I interview CampFI Southwest participants about their unique financial stories. We cover starting too late, the expat life, and tackling huge amounts of debt.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding the stock market is something that even the most savvy investors struggle with. Myles Gage helped create the Rapunzl app to teach young students (especially from underserved areas) this important skill.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does gig work suck? Joel and Matt of the How to Money podcast join me to talk about their recent episode about the insidious nature of gig work. We talk the good, bad, and ugly. They also provide some tips about how to utilize the asset most effectively.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Timmins bought a beat up motorcycle and took off on an epic journey from Vancouver to the tip of South America. He not only recovered from personal trauma but learned valuable lessons about money and personal relationships.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haven't you always wanted to peak under the hood and see how others handle their money? Especially millionaires? We discuss money management with the hosts of the Millionaires Unveiled podcast about what they've learned after interviewing over 300 millionaires worth more than a billion dollars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Hayes is on a mission to redefine rich. She is a 3rd generation farmer and entrepreneur who has learned to live a more intentional, more wealthy life. In this far ranging conversation we discuss everything from the passive income to writing your own quality of life statement.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is now the time to become a digital nomad? No doubt the pandemic has made working remotely more possible than ever. What are the pros and cons? Is burnout an issue? What are the economics like? We answer these questions and more with panelists Gabby Wallace, Amberly Grant, and Kitty Walders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gene Guarino found that when his mom underwent a health crisis and needed assisted living, the options were not up to his standards. So what choice did he have? He created the kind of establishment not available on the market and unwittingly sparked an incredibly successful business. Learn about opening assisted livings and more on this wide ranging episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

There is a myth that real estate investing is always profitable. The truth is, that there are a number of us who haven't found the path to be so easy. We join JL Collins, Gwen Merz, and Paul Thompson on a journey of real estate success and failures. We also discuss JL's new book, How I Lost Money In Real Estate Before it was Fashionable.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Chris Hanna eschewed Wall Street to become a professional blackjack player. From there he entered the gig economy and studied Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is now a financial advisor and coach and brings the various lessons he learned to help you manage your money. You got to know when to holdem! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was taped live at CampFI Midwest 2021. We discuss old school vs new school FI. How has the community and movement evolved. Hear some standard bearers for the movement plus many new voices to our community. Why come to a CampFI? Listen to this episode to understand why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you asking the bigger questions now? Diania Merriam discovered financial independence and immediately changed her life. It is only after starting the Econome Conference that she realized that she could start asking the more important questions right away even before she becomes financially independent. Hear Diania's story as well as the latest info on the upcoming Econome Conference.  Learn mo...

The number of people who have ended up crying over financial issues in the last year is staggering. In their forthcoming book, Stacked: Your Super Serious Guide to Money Management, Joe Saul-Sehy and Emily Guy Birken bring not only levity but also knowledge to help alleviate financial stress. We talk about why all financial books start to sound the same but this one is different. Be prepared to la...

Have you ever considered investing in nuclear? Although previously thought to be dangerous or non viable, nuclear energy via uranium is powering more of our electricity needs...and it is doing it cleanly. On this episode we interview Scott Melbye a 36 year veteran of the nuclear industry and current EVP if Uranium Energy Corp. Could this asset class be right for you?  Learn more about your ad choi...

The COVID pandemic changed just about everything. In the beginning we faced massive unemployment and recession. As the economy has improved, a new problem has arisen: Not enough employees! What gives? Why are small businesses struggling to fill the void in the face of rising demand? We discuss these issues and more with small business people David Blobaum and Tricia DiFranco. Learn more about your...

On this rewind episode we revisit the topic of fatFIRE. What is fatFIRE and is it a worthy pursuit? Listen to Physician on FIRE, Liz from Frugalwoods, and the duo from Millionaires Unveiled discuss how much money is enough. What's your answer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a rumor out there that the FIRE (financial independence/retire early) movement is dying. Certainly, as with any large accomplishment, the risk of burnout of such undertakings is always present. In this rewind episode we revisit with a group of community members and content creators the evolution of their feelings regarding financial independence. Has the FIRE burned out?  Learn more about...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by social media? Not only content producers, but everyday people are constantly cultivating our online persona. We are always creating. It feels wonderful when our audience is supportive and congratulatory, but what happens when the negative comments roll in? How do we deal with them and decide how important are they? On today's episode we discuss Jillian Jonhsrud's...

You may be surprised to learn that financial independence is not a new concept. In this broad ranging conversation we trace some of these financial concepts as far back as Ben Franklin and the 1700's. Are we reinventing the wheel or is today's version of financial independence new and improved. Featuring JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly and Grant Sabatier author of Financial Freedom. Learn more about yo...

Have you ever worried about the availability of clean water? Have you ever thought of investing in water? Well, Riggs Eckelberry tackles both issues with his company OriginClear. He calls water the new gold and feels we are in the middle of the second water revolution. Take a listen and think about the future of water differently.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Often the discovery of personal finance in general and financial independence in particular is an isolating experience. Friends and family often don't understand your newfound interest or even believe that financial freedom is possible. This week we talk with twin brothers, David and Stephen Baughier, about discovering FIRE and becoming part of a community.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

In today's episode we talk with Ramsey Solution's newest personality George Kamel about personal finance for millennials and Gen Z'ers. Are the baby steps still relevant? We talk to George about the ABC's of personal finance for young people and discuss his new project The Fine Print Podcast.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever considered living in a community of people who share values similar to yours? Would you share common resources, community space? Lauren Tang heard about cohousing at the same time she discovered financial independence. She has joined Jennie Lindberg as part of the Sunnyside Village Cohousing community. Today we talk about their plans and how cohousing could become part of your financ...

In this episode we discuss with Frank Vasquez from Risk Parity Radio the ins and outs of annuities. Are they ever a good deal? When should you buy them and what are the important factors to consider. This episode was recorded live on the Fireside Chat App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Estate planning is one of the most feared personal finance topics today. And yet, it behooves us all to tackle this somewhat complex topic as early as the tender age of 18. We talk estate planning 101 with Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices