Joshua Sheats

Radical Personal Finance

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.

Author

Joshua Sheats

Category

Business

Podcast website

radicalpersonalfinance.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

842-Moving Around Is Not Conducive to Your Wealth (A Report from 6 Months of Digital Nomadism) 17.01.2022
841-Friday Q&A: DIY Projects, Roth Conversions, Vacation Home in El Salvador, French Inheritance Taxes, Preparing for a Baby, Joining the Military for VA Benefits 14.01.2022

It's Friday! On today's Q&A call we discuss: 2:00 Should I do my own DIY projects? 15:36 Should my in-laws sell their rental house? 25:00 Should my father do a Roth conversion of his $1,000,000 IRA? 36:30 Should we buy a vacation home in El Salvador? 59:11 How can a French citizen reduce inheritance taxes? 1:09:01 What kind of financial preps can I do to prepare for a baby? 1:33:00 Should I join t...

840-Who Do You Want to Live With? Spend Your Money to Make That Happen 12.01.2022
839-Friday Q&A: Job Loss, Getting out of the Matrix, Taxes on Crypto, Finding a Good Accountant, Should I Contribute to a Retirement Account 07.01.2022

Welcome to our first Friday Q&A of 2022! 2:55 How do I prepare for an imminent job loss due to my refusal to take the jab? 14:30 How do I get out of the modern monetary matrix? 21:59 How do I calculate the taxes on my crypto portfolio? 32:57 How do I find a good accountant? 46:45 Should I contribute to a retirement account? 1:02:33 How should I save for a second house? 1:20:00 I have a child who i...

838-How to Have a Truly Rich Christmas (With the Inspiration of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens) 21.12.2021

Today, let's discuss how you can enjoy a truly rich Christmas—nay, a truly rich life. Joshua If you'd like to follow along with my reading, you can find the text here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/19337/19337-h/19337-h.htm  

837-The Watchman Guide to Privacy: Reclaim Your Digital, Financial, and Lifestyle Freedom - Interview with Gabriel Custodiet 20.12.2021

I'm often asked where to start with regard to privacy. For the last few months I have been publicly and privately recommending Gabriel Custodiet's book "The Watchman Guide to Privacy: Reclaim Your Digital, Financial, and Lifestyle Freedom." It's perhaps the best single book that I've read that discusses privacy in a comprehensive, yet accessible way. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Gabriel himself...

836-The Valuable Lifestyle Benefits of a Second Home 10.12.2021
835-Why a Vacation Home Might Very Well Be Your Best Investment Ever 09.12.2021
834-Friday Q&A: Baseball Cards, VideoGame YouTube, Inheritances, Borrowing Against Assets, Etc. 03.12.2021

It's Friday! And today we cover: 2:01 What should I do with my old baseball cards? 6:31 Should I help my 6 & 8 year old's build a YouTube channel about video games? 45:33 I've just received an inheritance from my grandfather. What do I do with it? 53:01 What books should I read to my new baby? 1:12:12 How do you actually borrow against assets so as not to pay taxes?

833-Why Reading Aloud to Children is So Effective in Improving Academic Outcomes 03.12.2021

There is one simple thing you can do that will almost assuredly ensure phenomenal academic outcomes for your child: read aloud. Lots. In today's episode, I explain in great detail why this works and how the process works, pulling from the phenomenal book by Jim Trelease called " The Read Aloud Handbook ." Joshua

832-The Best Way to Invest in Your Children's Education (It's Absurdly Simple and Cheap) 02.12.2021

The Read-Aloud Handbook: Seventh Edition by Jim Trelease The Lexile Framework for Reading and Book Finder Honey for a Child's Heart: The Imaginative Use of Books in Family Life Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's Literature Books That Build Character: A Guide to Teaching Your Child Moral Values Through Stories Robinson Self-Teaching Curriculum Robinson Curriculum Book List Amblesid...

831-"An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving" by Louisa May Alcott 24.11.2021

Today, in celebration of the American holiday "Thanksgiving Day," I want to share with you a recording of short story written by Louisa May Alcott, called "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving." The audio file has no commentary—it's merely an unabridged reading of the story—and is suitable for you to share with your children as a worthwhile story to enjoy this time of year. But this story is filled with...

830-When the TSA Steals Your Cash...Sue Them! 20.11.2021

https://youtu.be/MOy4QQP0oBs https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20211106/17503547889/dea-racks-up-two-forfeiture-losses-one-week-returns-100000-stolen-cash-to-victims.shtml  

829-Friday Q&A: Life Insurance, Live Rittenhouse Verdict, House Money, GILTI Tax, Etc. 19.11.2021

On today's Q&A: 1:30 Should I buy life insurance if I want to build generational wealth? Live reaction to the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict 28:23 My parents have sold their house and they have $200,000 cash. What should they do? 36:00 Can I escape GILTI tax on my offshore earnings? 41:56 How can I make a living as an economist?  

828-Mrs. RPF is Back! Homeschooling, Worldschooling, and Full-Time Travel with Little Kids 17.11.2021
827-How Quickly Will Social Security Run Out of Money? 15.11.2021

https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/TR/2021/tr2021.pdf  

826-Supply Chain Disruptions: Where Do We Go From Here? Interview with Steven Harris 11.11.2021

We are living in a significant supply chain crisis. In today's show I've invited Steven Harris back on the show to discuss the current events as we seek to prognosticate a bit about where things could go from here and how we can be prepared for the impending changes. Enjoy! Joshua www. Harris1234.com and www. Steven1234.com  

825-Friday Q&A: Moving Cash Safely, Massive House Values, Moving Abroad with Bitcoin, Etc. 04.11.2021

On today's Friday Q&A we cover: 1:30 - How can I grow my new blog? 17:10 - We bought a house that has massively increased in value. What do we do now? 29:06 - I need to move >$100,000 of currency across the country. How do I do this safely? 1:05:00 - I'm moving abroad while waiting for my Bitcoin to appreciate. What do I need to think about? 1:40:29 - How do I know when I'm ready to hire a financi...

824-Is it Cheaper to Live in Mexico or the USA? 21.10.2021
823-Don't Take My Advice. First Ask Yourself If It Actually Applies to Me Right Now. 19.10.2021
822-DELETED EPISODE - Mental Models to Deal with Controversial Topics 18.10.2021

I recorded this episode of the show to deal with a recent minor controversy from a passing comment I made. Then I decided it was too far out of the scope of what I want discussed on RPF, so I canned it, choosing not to release it. Well, the controversy continued, and after I shared this "deleted episode" with a few listeners privately who found it helpful, I decided to let you choose for yourself,...

821-Friday Q&A: Business, Student Loans, Bankruptcy, Babies, Annual Fees, Houses, Etc. 15.10.2021

On today's Friday Q&A show: 1:30 Difficulties on 1031 exchanges 6:45 Should I start a business on the side or full-time? 11:45 Can I deduct my student loans as a business expense? 12:15 We are expecting a baby. How should I use my paternity leave? 22:30 How do I get rid of a credit card with an annual fee? 30:15 Should I maintain multiple bank accounts and multiple brokers? 39:30 Should I buy a ho...

820-Is Freedom in the USA Doomed Due to Forced V Mandates? 12.10.2021

In today's podcast, I share with you: Why I think the USA is a good place to be right now with regard to personal freedom, even with various rules and mandates. What I think will happen in coming months. How to prepare if the USA turns into a not-so-good place to be. Enjoy! Joshua https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult  

819-My Recent Experiences Teaching My Children French 11.10.2021

I recently traveled with my family to France, with a primary goal of buying French books to read to my children! Today, I'll share a progress update on this project. Joshua

818-How to Protect Yourself from Civil Asset Forfeiture 06.10.2021

Recently, US government agents raided 800 safe-deposit boxes and stole $86,000,000 of cash plus other valuables from the box holders. The government is trying to keep the money under the Civil Asset Forfeiture rules in the USA. Today, I explain the details of the case to you as well as how to protect your money and stuff from similar thefts. Joshua BOOK A CONSULTING CALL WITH JOSHUA: www.radicalpe...

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