Radical Personal Finance

Friday Q&A show! Today we discuss: 00:30 Contractor status or employee status? 31:00 What happens with our money when interest rates go negative? 43:21 Is it really a good idea to have lots of cash on hand? 1:03:30 How should I set up an emergency escape vehicle to get out of California wildfires? 1:17:31 I used a life insurance loan as a down payment for my house; what do I do now?

In March, things looked really bleak. But the stock market recovered in a spectacular 5-month period. Did we get it wrong? Do we regret anything we did? Joshua

All of the news these days on coronavirus is positive. Is this a glimmer of the beginning of the end? Although we certainly expect many more people to get sick with COVID-19 and some to die, I think it is. I'll tell you why. Joshua

What are your goals for your children? What skills and abilities do you want them to have when they leave your home? My guest, Jonathan Harris, is the father of nine children. His four eldest children have all established themselves as independent adults, building careers on the foundation of their personal talents and passions. In today's show, we discuss the strategies and tactics that have been...

Live Friday Q&A today! 00:50 I just bought a new house. What practical prepper stuff should I do? 32:00 Can I & should I use Medicaid to cover my health insurance needs in early retirement? 51:01 I need a new Tow Rig; what truck should I buy? 1:10:21 Should I refinance my mortgage? 1:15:06 How can I become more relaxed with conflict in my life? 1:29:00 My HOA is underfunded; should I be worried? E...

It's Friday! Today, we cover: 9:00 How to socialize children when stuck at home? 22:27 How are IRAs Taxed for US citizens who renounce their citizenship? 38:18 How should we set up foreign corporations for US citizens moving abroad? 50:00 How should I go about looking for a financial advisor? 59:09 How can I run a business with total privacy? 1:22:51 Where does media production go from here? 1:35:...

Millions of students are sitting at home wasting their time watching online courses for measly high school credit. That's dumb. Why not just go ahead and get an online bachelor's degree instead? In today's show, I'll tell you how. Joshua  

In today's Q&A we discuss: 1:30 How can we equity strip a house in preparation for divorce? 13:17 Should I buy more whole life insurance if I'm planning to take a sabbatical in 6-8 years? 49:21 Are affirmations useful for personal development? 1:15:00 Should I be worried about leaving my home place in the current emergency?

Moving is an extremely effective—albeit disruptive—way to improve certain aspects of your life, both financially and personally. All over the world there are millions of people who understand very clearly that if they can simply move to a country with a healthier, more robust economy. But what country do you choose? For hundreds of thousands of people, Canada is an obvious solution. Today I've inv...

Friday Q&A: 1:30 What steps can I take to protect my privacy and assets as I get into real estate investing? 17:22 Should I take an early $100,000 IRA distribution due to the CARES Act? 24:30 WWJD if his global trip were cut short and he were trying to build an online business? 44:00 How can I build a sideline bee business that my children can help me with? 1:02:00 How can we reconcile the value o...

Live Friday Q&A: 2:00 Do I stick out my job and current career because it's profitable and comfortable or do I pivot to something new while I'm young? 16:20 Should I do Infinite Banking as part of my retirement plan? 38:40 Should I go to college? 59:10 My 79-year-old father needs income. What should he invest in? Join next week's show here: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance Listen to 227-...

Resource: "Languages for the Future: The foreign languages the United Kingdom needs to become a truly global nation"   https://www.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/languages_for_the_future_2017.pdf  

Increasing your language skills can help your brain, your social life, and your wallet. In today's show, I give you some tools I have found to be useful in my own foreign language studies. Joshua Fluent Forever by Gabriel Wyner https://fluent-forever.com/book/ Anki https://apps.ankiweb.net Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/en/  

This episode was first published in May 1, 2017. It's important. Please listen. ------------------------------------------------------ If you get arrested, you can kiss anywhere from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars good-bye. You need insurance against that eventuality. Today, I'm going to teach you why it's vitally important that you arrest-proof yourself and how to do it. Joshua Arr...

Time for live Q&A today! 3:15 Does changing my credit mix improve my credit score? 8:50 How can I find a good real estate deal? 14:48 My parents are in their early 50s and not saving money. How can I help them? 32:37 Should I buy life insurance on the lives of my children? 46:37 Should I buy a rental house first or my forever house? 50:46 How do I prioritize my financial goals? 55:15 We're having...

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It's Friday! Today we cover: 1:30 - What does Joshua think about the long-term future of the USA? 25:08 - Is Bank on Yourself / Infinite Banking a good idea? 56:13 - Should I get a Master's Degree right now or a job? 1:13:00 - How can I start a forum to meet smart people? Joshua P.S.  To join me on next week's Q&A show, join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance  

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