The Stacking Benjamins Show

After Monday’s primer on why your portfolio needs some international flavor, we’re following up with a deeper dive—this time with someone who lives and breathes global markets. Joe Saul-Sehy and OG welcome Joy Yang, Head of Index Product Management at MarketVector Indexes, to talk through how to actually invest beyond U.S. borders. Joy explains how ETFs can help investors capture international gro...

How global is your portfolio, really? This week in the basement, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and the gang zoom out from the U.S. markets and take us on a whirlwind trip around the investing world. Spoiler alert: the case for international investing is stronger than you think—and it’s not just about chasing higher returns. It’s about risk reduction, smart diversification, and maybe even admitting that the U...

This week, we’re getting deep (like, basement-deep ) into what it means to flourish . Join Joe , OG , Paula Pant , and special guest Ryan Doolittle as they unpack a brand-new study on happiness. Spoiler: it’s not just about stacking cash. From the influence of childhood experiences to the surprising power of community, autonomy, and faith, this episode asks whether true wealth is more emotional th...

Turns out, saving $3,000 a year might be easier (and tastier) than you think. This week, we’re dishing up big savings with Bryan Suddith , who turned his family’s runaway grocery bill into a budget-friendly game—complete with freezer hacks, local meat tips, and food waste strategies that actually work . He joins Joe , OG , and guest co-host Len Penzo (yes, that Len Penzo of LenPenzo.com fame) to s...

Think you're being lied to at work? You probably are. From boardrooms to bank accounts, this episode pulls no punches. We’re stacking double the wisdom on this special Memorial Day episode, as Joe Saul-Sehy interviews two powerhouse guests: Bonnie Hammer , former vice chair of NBCUniversal and bestselling author, and Dr. Erika Rasure from Beyond Finance. Whether it’s breaking glass ceilings or bre...

Memorial Day weekend is here, which means it’s officially time to break out the grill, the beach bag… and maybe that travel budget spreadsheet. But don’t worry—this isn’t a guide from travel influencers who hike barefoot with artisanal backpacks. Nope. This episode is brought to you by your favorite money geeks in Joe’s mom’s basement. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Jesse Cramer, Crystal Hammond, and Doug gat...

What do cupcakes, frosting, and financial independence have in common? This week in the basement, Stacking Benjamins welcomes legendary personal finance thinker JL Collins , author of The Simple Path to Wealth , to connect the dots between simple investing and sweet, stress-free success. In a lively conversation with Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Mom’s neighbor Doug (who may or may not be launching a fro...

Is it summer already, or is that just our theme park budget melting in the sun? Either way, we’re kicking off the season with our annual guide to roller coasters, churros, and how not to hurl after one too many loops. Theme Park Insider’s Robert Niles returns to share the biggest news in amusement park land—from a new Disney park in Abu Dhabi (what?!) to Universal Orlando’s game-changing Epic Univ...

What really moves the needle on your happiness—making more money or saving more of what you’ve got? This week, Joe Saul-Sehy and OG are joined by Paula Pant, Jesse Cramer, and the guy who still owes money on his Beanie Baby collection—Doug—for a roundtable filled with bold financial takes and even bolder choices. It’s a rapid-fire round of “either-or” dilemmas, and while nobody gets voted off the...

Ever feel like money is a never-ending game of not enough? Today, we're rewiring that thinking. Our special guest, Leisa Peterson —author of The Mindful Millionaire and now The Money Catalyst —joins us to talk about abundance, scarcity, and how to stop living life like you're budgeting for armageddon. (Hint: It's okay to order the nice wine now .) Joe Saul-Sehy and OG also shine a light on the res...

What do most millionaires have in common? No, it’s not a yacht named “Compound Interest.” It’s mindset. In this episode, Joe Saul-Sehy and OG kick off Mindset Week by welcoming Sam Dogen, the Financial Samurai himself, to help you start your journey toward a million-dollar net worth—one intentional step at a time. Sam shares why building wealth is less about luck and more about grit, clear goals,...

If your grocery bill has you doing double-takes at the checkout line, you’re not alone—and this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show is packed with practical ways to take control of your food spending. Joe Saul-Sehy is joined by Janice Torres of the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast, regular contributor OG , and the always-frugal Len Penzo to serve up real-world grocery hacks that help you stretch your d...

Your burning questions fuel this episode! Joe Saul-Sehy , OG , and special guest Christine Benz of Morningstar unpack some of the biggest questions facing investors today—especially those just starting out. We kick things off by diving deep into target date funds . They promise simplicity—but do they deliver long-term results? We explore when they work, when they don’t, and what you should conside...

Joe Saul-Sehy sits down with bestselling author Jen Sincero , the powerhouse behind You Are a Badass and You Are a Badass at Making Money . If you've ever felt stuck in financial quicksand or caught in a loop of scarcity thinking, Jen brings the fire (and the funny) to help shift your mindset and start building wealth from the inside out. You’ll hear: How Jen went from living in a garage to becomi...

Buying vs. renting: it’s one of the most emotionally charged—and financially misunderstood—topics in personal finance. This week on The Stacking Benjamins Show , Joe Saul-Sehy , OG , and guests Jesse Cramer and Chris Luger enter the ring to challenge the conventional wisdom behind homeownership. It’s not just a polite chat. It’s a full-on basement debate where no side goes unchallenged. You’ll hea...

Retirement might be the goal, but the journey? Full of curveballs. On today’s episode, Joe Saul-Sehy is joined by special guest co-host Len Penzo of LenPenzo.com, along with OG and Neighbor Doug, for a no-holds-barred look at what really derails retirement plans—and how to build a strategy that can handle the chaos. From unexpected job loss to rising long-term care costs, adult kids moving back ho...

When it comes to living your best financial life, good health isn't a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have. In today’s episode, we welcome Angelo Poli from MetPro, who shows us why smart fitness and nutrition choices are just as important as smart money moves. Drawing on insightful listener questions, Angelo shares: How consistent habits—not extreme diets—build the foundation for long-term health The rea...

What do zipper injuries, holiday party mishaps, and servant leadership have in common? They’re all part of today’s wide-ranging look at careers—what to do, what not to do, and how to make your next move smarter (and safer). Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug are joined by contributors Sandy Smith , Jesse Cramer , and a few classic career stories from the SB vault. Together, they explore: The sur...

How do you stand out in a competitive workplace—without shouting or burning out? In this episode, Joe and OG sit down with Lorraine K. Lee , a sought-after keynote speaker and former LinkedIn and Prezi leader, to dig into the real strategies behind building a career brand that lasts. Lorraine shares what she’s learned from coaching thousands of professionals, plus her own journey from behind-the-s...

Today’s episode blends career strategy with financial know-how, because who says you can’t build your personal brand and your balance sheet at the same time? Joe Saul-Sehy and OG explore what it really means to shape your professional reputation—from the way you show up in meetings to how you set (and measure) your career goals. Whether you're climbing the ladder, shifting industries, or mentoring...

Some people master reinvention. They move from one stage of life to the next with confidence, purpose, and an eye on long-term success. What if your financial plan could do the same? In today’s roundtable, Joe is joined by Alyssa Maes , Roger Whitney (The Retirement Answer Man) , and OG to talk about what it takes to build wealth that lasts—not just through one season of life, but through all of t...

What Taylor Swift teaches us about strategy, long-term thinking, and building an empire. Taylor Swift isn’t just a pop icon—she’s a master strategist. And in this episode, we unpack exactly how she built a cultural and financial empire with smart moves that offer powerful lessons for any Stacker. Joe Saul-Sehy sits down with Kevin Evers of Harvard Business Review Press to explore: How Taylor’s ear...

It’s Taylor Swift week in the basement, and we’re kicking things off by looking at the business behind the beats . Joe, OG, and the gang pull back the curtain on the intentional, savvy moves that took Taylor from breakout teen artist to industry powerhouse—and why her playbook might just work for your financial life, too. We’re talking about more than album drops. This episode covers: The power of...

Feeling anxious about where your money’s going? You’re not alone—and you’re not without a plan. In today’s episode, Joe is joined by OG, Mom’s neighbor Doug, and two sharp minds from the personal finance world: Paula Pant from Afford Anything and Dr. Jordan Grumet from Earn and Invest . Together, they take a deep dive into the many faces of investment risk, from the obvious to the overlooked. Beca...

Market volatility, overthinking portfolios, and why simple might be smarter. Trade wars. Tariffs. Tumbling markets. When headlines scream and your portfolio wobbles, what’s a Stacker to do? Today, we tackle how to invest confidently during uncertain times—without overcomplicating your strategy or losing sleep. We start by breaking down smart ways to manage volatility, whether you’re just getting s...