Mindset with Brad Barrett

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   If you've ever wished for a crystal ball that could tell you what your money is about to do, good news — the big banks have been squinting into theirs and making some educated guesses on everything from stock market moves and federal interest rates to whether your dream hous...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   The dawning of 2026 brings in a renewed sense of possibility — a fresh chance to reset, refocus, and finally take control of the areas of life that matter most. For many of us, our finances sit at the top of that list, carrying the weight of old habits, lingering stress, and...

Well, it's finally here…the most wonderful time of the year. With the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you to "be of good cheer."   There's a special kind of magic that settles over the world during the days leading up to Christmas day, a twinkling blend of excitement, hope, and the joyful anticipation of what tomorrow might bring.   As we celebrate the yuletide, we're reminded that the tr...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Just because you love a company doesn't mean investing in it will turn you into the next Warren Buffett. You might think their products are life-changing — maybe they saved you from bad hair days or brought you the softest sweatpants known to humankind — but that doesn't aut...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Winning the lottery feels like the universe just handed you a golden ticket to Easy Street—until you take a closer look and realize it actually comes with fine print the size of a CVS receipt. Yes, you may have imagined yachts, mansions, and dramatically quitting your job, b...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   It's that magical time when financially responsible adults everywhere start asking themselves the big question: "How can I avoid donating half my paycheck to the IRS next year?" While most people would rather dream about sugar plum fairies dancing around the Christmas tree t...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Ah, the holidays — that magical time of year when families gather to eat, laugh, exchange gifts, and absolutely avoid talking about anything remotely related to money. Mention budgets at Thanksgiving and suddenly everyone's gotta get fresh air. Bring up spending habits at Ch...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money. Having a baby is a magical experience—right up until you realize diapers cost more than the GDP of Norway. Whether you're dreaming of starting a family or already staring at a newborn who's loudly demanding room service at 3 a.m., getting financially prepared can make the whol...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Few things make people squirm faster than being asked for money. Suddenly, everyone forgets how to make eye contact, checks imaginary text messages, or develops an urgent need to "run to the bathroom real quick." If you're one of those people don't feel bad. You're not alone...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Ah, passive income—the magical unicorn of the financial world. It's the idea that money could keep flowing into your account even while you're binge-watching Netflix or pretending to be productive on a Sunday afternoon. For many, it sounds too good to be true—like a get-rich...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   If you hear faint ghostly wails on a cold October night, don't worry — it's probably just the restless spirits of millionaires who didn't buy into JP Morgan's banking plans. Legend (and a few very dedicated Reddit threads) say the Titanic didn't sink because of an iceberg… i...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   If money came with a warning label, it would probably say: "Side effects may include stress, denial, reckless Amazon purchases, and hiding delivery boxes from loved ones." The truth is, we've all got our financial quirks—but some of us take it to Olympic levels. From the chr...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Remember cash? Those colorful bits of paper that used to live in your wallet before being replaced by a sleek piece of plastic—or, let's be honest, your phone? These days, pulling out actual dollar bills at a checkout counter feels about as old-fashioned as paying for grocer...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   They say love conquers all, but that's only because no one wants to print wedding invitations that read "'Til overdraft do us part." You can be soulmates, finish each other's sentences, and agree on everything from pizza toppings to pet names—but the moment one of you thinks...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Trying to decide whether to buy a house or keep renting is a bit like choosing between pancakes and waffles—both can be delicious, both come with their own quirks, and everyone seems to have a strong opinion about which one is "the right" choice. When it comes to retirement,...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Day trading is often pitched as the financial world's version of extreme sports: fast, thrilling, and just dangerous enough to make your mother nervous. The promise is intoxicating—skip the 9-to-5, make money in your pajamas, and casually "retire" before lunch. But behind th...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   If you've ever opened a brokerage app, stared at a stock chart shaped like a heart monitor, and thought, "Am I investing, or did I just put $500 on red at the roulette table?" — you're not alone. For many of us it feels like investing and gambling are like cousins at a famil...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Credit scores are like that mysterious number your parents warned you about but never fully explained—sort of like the adult version of a GPA, except instead of determining whether you get into college, it decides whether you get a car loan, a mortgage, or just a sad little...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   If you've ever looked at the stock market and thought, "This looks like Vegas, but with fewer slot machines and way more people in suits sweating over coffee," you're not alone. To many, the stock market seems like a giant marketplace where people buy and sell tiny pieces of...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Picking the right savings account can feel a lot like online dating: they all promise security, growth, and a bright future together, but the fine print can make or break the relationship. High-yield savings? That's your money hitting the gym. Certificates of Deposit? That's...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   If you've ever wondered whether to trust your life savings to a warm-blooded human in a suit or a cold, unblinking algorithm that dreams in ones and zeros, you're not alone. On one hand, financial advisors can offer a reassuring smile, a firm handshake, and occasionally a st...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Let's face it—keeping your money safe these days feels a bit like guarding a cookie jar in a room full of toddlers hopped up on sugar. We've heard the horror stories: from people who clicked one "urgent" email and ended up buying a broken-down lawnmower in Latvia, to those w...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   Picking a financial advisor shouldn't feel like a blind date with your retirement on the line—but for many people, it kind of does. You sit across the table, nodding along as they throw around words like "diversification" and "risk tolerance," while you silently wonder if th...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   President Trump has just unveiled his latest legislative masterpiece: the One Big Beautiful Bill™ — a bill so long, so dense, and so packed with random capitalized words, it makes War and Peace look like a tweet. Clocking in at roughly the length of the Old Testament and the...

Welcome to Mindset! This is a show that is dedicated to honest, inspiring and thought-provoking conversations about money.   So, you just got fired—congrats! You're now the proud owner of a surprise vacation and a 401(k) that's wondering what it did to deserve this. While your inbox is eerily quiet and your sweatpants are seeing more action than your resume, your retirement accounts are still on t...