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The Stacking Benjamins Show

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Named the Best Personal Finance Podcast by Bankrate.com and Kiplinger, The Stacking Benjamins Show features a light and friendly tone. Hosts Joe Saul-Sehy and OG aim to make financial literacy fun for all as they sit around the card table in Joe"s Mom"s half-finished basement and talk with experts about personal finance, saving, investing, and important money trends. As Fast Company once wrote, the Stacking Benjamins podcast "strikes a great balance of fun and functional." So join Joe and OG every

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64:50

Extreme Rentals: Should You Rent Everything? (SB1566)

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2024/08/30

Sure, you've rented a car. Maybe your home. But what about renting your clothing, your tools, or even your Christmas tree (if you celebrate the holiday)? Today we talk about an emerging group of people who have taken renting to the extreme. They rent nearly everything. If you decide to rent are you asking to spend more money or is the concept of "ownership" outdated? Today we dissect renting and what it truly means AND how it affects your financial picture. We're excited that CFP Benjamins Brandt

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53:18

Stop Losing Money on Your Company Benefits (SB

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2024/08/28

We collectively lose MILLIONS because we skim our company benefit package and quickly pick options, or we simply take what we've always had and ignore the rest. Today we'll dive into the changing world of benefits. From tele-health to mental health and gym memberships, perks are looking different at companies than they did ten years ago. We'll share what's new in the world of benefits, what's out, how to pick smarter, and shine a flashlight on some hidden gold in that gigantic pdf most of us receive

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75:11

Feeling Cynical? That May Be Costly For Your Wallet...

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2024/08/26

It's easy to feel cynical. The news blares bad news about "them" (defined squarely as whatever group you happen to disagree with). Social media shows you the most awful people, events, and situations. Everything that happens seems to reflect that the world is becoming more distrustful, and it's eating away at many of us. Stanford professor Dr. Jamil Zaki joins us today to give hope to cynics everywhere, by sharing data showing that we're actually far more trustworthy as a group than you may think

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56:12

Hey Ho, Hey Ho, Some Things I Wish I'd Known (when I...

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2024/08/23

What advice would you give your younger self just starting in the workforce? With many recent graduates securing their first "real" job, that's the question on our minds. Joining us to dish out sage advice, we welcome Paul Lambert ("Lambo") from the FILighter podcast, Paula Pant from Afford Anything, and our resident financial planner OG.In the second half of the show, sponsored by DepositAccounts.com, we dive deeper into less-common advice for new career entrants. Be sure to stick around for

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63:32

Our Favorite Investment Shelter (SB1562)

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2024/08/21

Remember the line in Lord of the Rings, "One ring to rule them all?" How about, "One tax shelter, available to all of us, to be the best of all?" Today we'll identify THAT investment shelter, tell you how to use it (and tips to avoid using it incorrectly). Here's a hint: it's NOT the health savings account (which may be better), because that account is not available to everyone. This type is truly a tool that everyone can use in the USA.Of course, that's not all. We'll talk MORE about this special

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74:09

Want More Money? Help Someone Else Become Financially...

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2024/08/19

John Hope Bryant says that even if you're a money geek, soaking up as much knowledge as possible, financial literacy for all (not just you) is YOUR problem. Today the financial activist takes aim at everyone to pitch in and help bring up our entire world by empowering people to become more financially literate. If you've never heard John speak, you may not know that he grew up in Compton (Los Angeles) in a very poor home, and struggled to find financial security. Now, as a frequent media contributor

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70:25

Should You Really Try To "Die With Zero"?

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2024/08/16

Should you aim to die with zero, or is there a better way? What role does money play in our lives, and what can it do after we're no longer here? Diving into this deep topic on today's roundtable discussion, we welcome back Lacey Langford from the Military Money Show, Doc G from the Eatn & Invest podcast, and OG.In the second half of today's show, brought to you by DepositAccounts.com, we dive deeper into giving money to others while you are alive and how that can add happiness to your life. Be

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60:56

What's the Purpose of a Will? Why Would I Need a...

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2024/08/14

You have all had so many estate planning questions and today we delivered answers, with certified estate planning attorney Tim Semro. It's an "estate planning all the time" episode, as we cover everything from estate planning headlines to our estate-filled TikTok minute. You also asked tons of questions about when to leave people money, what traits make a good executor, how do you help loved ones with disabilities, what if you don't want a relatives money, and how to minimize probate costs...plus

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72:38

How One Woman Quit Her High Paying Job to Focus on...

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2024/08/12

Have you ever thought about quitting your job, getting out of the rat race, and instead working on your passion? Maya Chupkov is a force of nature, and did just that. After scoring what was the "job of a lifetime," she realized that the actual work didn't meet what she wanted in life. So instead, she quit that job to focus on her lifestyle and needs. Her new boss at a smaller paycheck firm wanted to promote her into more responsibility (and more money) and Maya again said "no." Instead, she spends

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63:24

RIP Piggy Bank: You're Wasting Your Time With THESE...

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2024/08/09

The piggy bank is clearly outdated. What kid needs to learn about cash now? It's far more important to know what those plastic things in mom or dad's wallet really are and how to use them responsibly. While contemplating the piggy bank we asked ourselves, "What are some other outdated ideas about money that we're holding?" That topic created this wild ride of a podcast episode where OG, Doc G (Earn & Invest podcast), and Paula Pant (Afford Anything) share and critique each other's ideas of outdated

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84:12

Pack a Lunch: Len Penzo's Annual Cost of a Sandwich...

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2024/08/07

What's the most fun way to look at inflation? Well, even though it might not be fun to watch your wallet disappear at the grocery store, it is VERY fun to watch trends in food costs over time. Len Penzo began his annual sandwich study to just prove that packing your lunch is cheaper than buying food at a restaurant. He also wanted to show just how much money you could save to either pay down debt or invest. Instead, many years later, Len's sandwich study is always compared to the classic "Big Mac"

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62:03

Is a Simple 401k Mistake Costing You Millions? (SB1555)

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2024/08/05

You've played the game by the rules...moving your money from a 401k to an IRA when you change jobs (which happens in the USA far more often than you'd think). But are you forgetting a "step two" that could cost you over a million dollars? A recent Wall Street Journal piece says that you may be making a HUGE mistake. Today we'll break down where people are getting it wrong so that YOU aren't stuck with a much smaller retirement nest egg than you'd hoped or expected.We also take a question from a

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71:50

How To Save Big Money On DoorDash, Instacart, and...

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2024/08/02

Are we overusing popular "helper" apps like DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber? One popular blogger thinks so, which made us ask some of the top podcasters in the money space: do you agree? This simple question helped create a fantastic discussion about the importance of community, real-life neighborhoods, avoiding "using" people while still appreciating them, and so much more. Dr. Bill Yount joins us from the Catching Up To FI podcast. Bill's a natural community builder, so we were thrilled that he

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61:31

Vanguard Raises Fees, What is "Velocity Banking," and...

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2024/07/31

One of the world's largest money management companies is raising fees AND has a new CEO from a competing firm. Are times a-changin' at Vanguard? We'll dive into all of the behind-the-scenes action, and discuss how this just might affect your wallet. Of course, we'll widen the argument for those of you NOT at Vanguard. If your money is with another firm, what happens when there's a change at the top? What should you look out for when it comes to prudently deciding whether it's time to move your nest

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83:44

The True Path to "Wealth" (AKA: Uncle Danny's Story...

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2024/07/29

Want to know how to make your money perform better? Begin controlling that stuff between your ears. Between negative self-talk and obviously-bad money moves, we find plenty of ways to sabotage our long term goals. Today we're joined by behavioral economist Dr. Daniel Crosby, who dives into what he calls "the soul of money." We'll discuss wisdom from some of the world's greatest legendary figures, like Alexander the Great, and dive into stories like The Kite Runner and what we can learn about money,

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68:05

Winning Your Personal Gold Medal in Personal Finance...

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2024/07/26

If you could win medals for your financial performance, what would you need to accomplish? Today, four-time Olympian and the first American woman to medal in both the winter AND summer games, CFP Lauryn Williams, joins us to both share the inside look at tonight's opening ceremonies and help our roundtable team outline the moves YOU need to make to score gold with your money. We'll talk about the foundation it takes to begin the journey and then the moves beyond to be a true champ. Of course, our

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63:20

Why Are Boomers Running Through Money So Quickly (and...

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2024/07/24

A new study shows that baby boomers are tapped out. On today's show we dive into the reasons why this is the case and explore a TON of ways that you can ensure that you aren't running out of money before you run out of life. We'll explore lots of areas, like:Health care costs Automatic savings plans Better investing to increase returns Avoiding common pitfalls ...and lots more. In our TikTok minute we explore estate planning. What happens when dad is about to die and he tells his son, "Just

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79:09

Find The Work You'll Love (plus how Mark Cuban...

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2024/07/22

Tessa West has seen lots of people in the wrong careers. Either the job has drifted from what they'd initially thought, or maybe they're a leader at work, but they're passed over for promotions or raises. There are many reasons why people feel the malaise of a job that doesn't work anymore, but the effect is nearly always the same. Either you stagger through the work, wasting your life, or you dream about early retirement. What if there was another answer? What if the job that lights you up is

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72:16

Wealthy? But All You Have is Money! (The FIVE Types...

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2024/07/19

How wealthy are you? Today we talk about different currencies than cash. While you may be monetarily rich, if you're truly stacking a better life, there are other priorities. Today we dive into a piece from the Retirement Manifesto blog (and from past guest James Clear) on building OTHER types of wealth. What are they? We ask contributors David Stein (Money for the Rest of Us podcast), Allysa Maizes (Amplify Your Wealth online), and Doc G (Earn & Invest podcast). This all-star cast has spent lots of

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72:56

Savings Bonds, "Coast FI," and Do I Need a Trust?...

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2024/07/17

On today's show we dive headfirst into the mailbag, and answer your excellent questions on every facet of investing, saving, and protecting your money:Do I need a trust? What should I do with these savings bonds? Should I take my money out of a 529 college savings plan? Can I stop saving money well before I retire? ...and LOTS more. We're excited to not only bring you those questions, plus our TikTok minute (wait until you hear THIS bride...), AND Doug's incredible trivia question. Plus, we

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