Welcome to a very special episode! Three experienced dads (teens and above) chat about teaching teenagers or people new to money management, good lessons to take with them for the future. They discuss their fears, their challenges, and the ways they've been able to help their kids succeed with money. Jon Acuff wrote a book on this topic with his daughters, and he shares a wealth of information from them. John Lanza (Art of Allowance podcast) just became an "empty nester" and shares how his kids successfully launched as well. Joe Saul-Sehy is the father of nearly 30 year old twins, who are also doing well with their money. They share do's, don'ts, and much much more.

Introduction to the Episode

Meet the Hosts and Their Parenting Fears

Introducing the Celebrity Guest: John Acuff

Discussing Parenting and Money with John Acuff

John Lanza on Parenting and Empty Nesting

The Challenges and Realities of Parenting Teens

Repetition and Real-Life Lessons

Finding Opportunities in Everyday Tasks

The Value of Hard Work and Money

Parenting and Teaching Financial Wisdom

Kids' Perception of Parental Advice

Encouraging Self-Awareness in Teens

The Importance of Role Models

Navigating Teen Challenges with Support

The Fast Gauntlet: Quickfire Questions

Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Today we focus on resilience in both personal finance and investments, as we celebrate the kickoff of a new professional football season! We're featuring an engaging discussion with Wharton professor and former NFL player Brandon Copeland. Highlights from this episode include Copeland's mission to teach financial literacy, strategies for managing cash reserves for retirees, and handling fraud cases with banks like USAA. The team emphasizes the importance of giving investments time to recover, as shown by the S&P 500 rebound post-COVID. They warn against keeping retirement accounts in cash and offer practical tips such as monitoring bank transactions, freezing credit, and aligning your portfolio with your goals. A contest on historical investment returns based on political parties is extended, and as you'd expect from a financial podcast, there's a recap of dramatic events from 'Below Deck Mediterranean' Season 5. 

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Today we speak with some great coaches about the difference a great coach can make, and how hiring the wrong one can give you a horrible taste in your mouth (and lead you down paths that aren't helpful to your long-term growth). Coach Sharita Humphrey joins us, along with CFP Roger Whitney and Len Penzo to a great chat. Plus, we celebrate International Travel Day by diving into the best places to live or "slow travel" overseas. That AND much, much more!

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Kyle Collins joins Joe and host Doc G for an episode of the Earn & Invest podcast to discuss a recent piece featuring Mark Cuban, a billionaire, talking about frugality. Do we really care what billionaires think about being frugal?

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Today we ask David Bach the question: what does a latte truly have to do with your retirement plan...or your financial well-being in general? Plus, we chat with Sallie Mae about some trends in student loans.

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Bola Sokunbi (Clever Girl Finance) has an amazing story of resilience, growing up in Europe, moving to Africa, and having to learn a BUNCH of financial knowledge from her mother, who made the mistake of trusting someone else with her financial knowledge. Today she tells her incredible story. Plus, Detroit Free Press reporter Susan Tompor joins us to share some scary stories about scammers. That and much, much more as we go WAY back in the vault of SB shows for this greatest hits episode.

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On today's show, what should YOU track for a better financial plan? We go WAY back in the archives to one of our early episodes. You'll hear us back when the podcast was young. :-)

Enjoy the theme music, the Evil HR Lady, and more!

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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 (Retirement Begins Today podcast) and Paula Pant (Afford Anything) join OG, Joe and Doug to help you make better rent/own decisions.

Plus, of course, at the halfway point of our discussion, we make time for our epic trivia challenge!

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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 to make our choices.

In our TikTok minute, we share the story of a hated football player and also a valuable money lesson. Do you have haters? Of course you do! Maybe you can learn something about cha-chinging the cash register in a quirky way on today's show!

Of course, Doug shares his trivia, but we also open up a fun election-jitters contest. OG will explain, and we hope you participate. Joe will also unveil a new guide from Stacking Benjamins that could help you save thousands. He'll walk you through the details.

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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. He also shares the cost of cynicism, and what to do if you're feeling particularly down about your fellow human beings. Especially with all of the negativity around the election, you'll find today's show is a bright spot to kick off your week!

In our headline segment, we set out to share tips on buying used cars, but instead end up in a MONSTER discussion about the efficacy of buying used at all. We talk leasing, buying new, and the many ways you can buy used cars. We review the positives and drawbacks of each approach so that you can make a more informed car-buying decision.

Of course, we also leave time for Doug's trivia, and much more!

Are you near Minneapolis this weekend? Join Joe and a bunch of other Stackers in Stillwater, MN. on Thursday night at 6:30 (River Siren Brewing) for a pre-Camp FI party! We hope to see many of you there! Head to http://stackingbenjamins.com/meetup for details and to snag a free ticket.

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