The Stacking Benjamins Show

With prices up (inflation) and wages stagnant, this is a GREAT year to look to save big on holiday gifts (and also to save big on those things you needed to buy anyway for around the house!). Regina Conway from Slickdeals makes her annual stop in Joe's mom's basement to dive into ALL of the top deals the fans at Slickdeals have found. We cover clothing, toys, kitchen gadgets, housewares, garage items, personal care, and more! With tons of great deals (and some quirky ones, too), you're sure to save big on your holiday season with Regina's help.

And that's not all.

In our headline segment we share the recent news that Mint, the popular money tracking app is shutting down. If you're trying to save big money into savings AND want to find the best app to track your cash, which way should you turn for support? We share MANY of our favorite solutions and why we like them so you can focus on the options that fit you best.

Of course, that's not all. We share a TikTok minute, throw out the lifeline to a lucky Stacker, and of course share some of Doug's amazing trivia.

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Are you looking to become rich? How do you define rich? What are your preconceived ideas about how to best get there? On today's special roundtable discussion, we're tackling that question and debating what the "best" ways are to hit that rich goal. On today's show, we're thrilled to have Crystal Hammond from our sister show that's all about real estate investing, Stacking Deeds. Crystal joins Len Penzo from Len Penzo dot Com and OG, CFP and co-host extraordinaire of this here Stacking Benjamins podcast.

In the second half of our show, sponsored by DepositsAccounts.com, we round out the remainder of the top five ways to get rich.

Stay tuned for Doug's Benjamin-laden trivia question. Will Crystal keep Paula in the game as we head down the stretch into the end of the year? Can OG orchestrate a comeback? Will Len extend his lead? Stay tuned to find out!

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Everyone wants something for nothing. Today's guest says the term "passive income" is a lie, and he's the guy hosting the biggest podcast in the "passive" income space...BiggerPockets! David Greene joins us again, this time to share his journey from being a guy with ZERO contacts and ZERO money to a guy wealthy beyond belief, with a giant team, and a career that most would love to have. We share his incredible journey that began working part time at a (of all places) Baskin Robbins ice cream shop. You'll learn what to focus on if you want wealth, how to build skills, and what NOT to do if you hope to advance up the career ladder.

Plus, it's fire safety month! We're joined by Adam Barowy from UL's Fire Safety Research Institute. This year we're highlighting the dangers of lithium batteries, especially some of the big ones found in e-bikes and large powered toys. He'll dive into how to tell when there's the potential for a fire, how to identify potentially unsafe batteries, and how to practice good fire safety.

Of course, we still leave time to throw out the life line to a lucky Stacker (even one from Ohio!), and dive into some of Doug's incredible trivia.

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/the-truth-about-passive-income-david-greene-1436/

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It seems like an uncertain time, doesn't it? High inflation, high interest rates, job uncertainty for some...and just under one year from now, a huge presidential election. These are the types of years when people sit out of the financial markets. They wait for "calmer waters" and "better times" to invest, moving their money to cash. But is that the right move? What should you do with your money as we ramp up toward another presidential election cycle?

Today we've assembled an All-Star panel to address that very question. From T. Rowe Price, CFA and Capital Markets Strategist in the Multi-Asset Division, Tim Murray joins us. And from Fidelity Investments, Certified Financial Planner and Vice President, Financial Consultant Ryan Viktorin also chimes in, as does our behavioral expert, Certified Financial Planner and Co-Founder of the Financial Psychology Institute, as well as Associate Professor of Practice at Creighton University, Dr. Brad Klontz. We're excited they're all here and ready to help you guide your financial boat into safe waters.

Do you know someone who's really worried about this election? This is definitely the episode for them! Share this with them so that you can help them stay calm and avoid potentially horrible moves with their money.

FULL SHOW NOTES are at StackingBenjamins.com/investing-in-an-election-year-special-1435.

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Here's a question: who walked into work recently and said, "I hope I suck at my job today?" I'm hoping the answer is NONE of our Stacker community. And yet, many of us underperform every day. Why? There are so many ways that we can make ourselves smarter, faster, better at our jobs. We shouldn't leave whether we're excellent at our jobs to our boss, and yet, there ARE some things that we and our boss can both do to transform our workplace and make our company better. Today we're joined by the guy who the world's wisest bosses turn to when they're wondering how to get their workforce to work better -- Andrew McAfee. Andrew has picked the lock on why some companies stink when it comes to empowering their team to rock at their goals and others wallow in mediocrity. He tells us the meaningful stories of how some leaders have transformed their workplace on today's show.

But of course, that's not all. In our headline segment, there's good news for people saving for college. The rules have gotten easier? Unfortunately, we don't mean "easier to understand," but just "you can now save more money that helps you also not screw yourself over for financial aid." We'll discuss the secrets you need to know on today's show. You think transforming the workplace is all you need? Now you can also save money on your college costs? Double-whammy!

And yet, we still bring you more. We also throw out the Haven Life Line to a guy wanting to "learn something" from the show (he must not know that Andrew McAfee is bringing it this episode!)...and asks us about putting money into a "donor advised fund." What is that exactly, how does it work, and will it transform your workplace? The answers are: "It's complicated, so you should listen," "It helps you avoid LOTS of taxes," and "No."

There's still SO MUCH MORE! Come join the fun.

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/find-bigger-opportunities-andrew-mcafee-1431

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Our top article today discusses the current financial markets. If you thought stocks were going to move south, why wouldn’t you do anything about it? We ask our panel today that question and two more. Today’s show features an all-star guest roundtable line up. PT from the new Masters of Money podcast, Len Penzo from LenPenzo.com, and Paula Pant from the Afford Anything podcast debate and discuss our three topics ripped from the popular press on today’s show!

This show originally aired in 2016, so please ignore any mention of current events.

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/timing-the-market-rewind-1433

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On today's special Stacking Benjamins Rewind episode, we jump into the way back machine to listen to an episode from our friend Doc G's Earn & Invest Podcast.

If you think personal finance is personal, you're mistaken!

We hear it all the time: "personal finance is personal". In today's episode, JL Collins and Scott Trench join Doc G and they question this popular saying. While tactics and personal needs may vary, there are better and worse ways to invest and build wealth. Join us as we dive into the weeds.

This episode of Earn & Invest Podcast originally aired on June 19, 2023, so please ignore any mention of current events. For the original episode's show notes, you can see them at If You Think Personal Finance is Personal-You're Mistaken! — Earn & Invest (earnandinvest.com).

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/is-personal-finance-personal-earn-invest-rewind-1432

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In today's special rewind episode, we feature an episode from our sister show, The Stacking Deeds Show.

Are you a novice investor interested in real estate? Do you want to learn how to navigate the world of real estate investing and make a positive impact in your neighborhood? In this episode of The Stacking Deeds Show, we dive into the importance of neighborhoods and how investing in real estate can help improve and strengthen communities. Join us as we discuss the challenges and opportunities of investing in fragile states, the power of building relationships in neighborhoods, and the importance of taking a horizontal approach to real estate investing. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode will provide valuable insights and strategies for making a difference in your community through real estate.

This show originally aired on October 17, 2023, so ignore any mention of current events. To see the original show notes, visit Saving Distressed Neighborhoods Through Responsible Real Estate Investing: with Dr. Seth Kaplan (stackingdeeds.net).

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/rewind-stacking-deeds-distressed-neighborhoods-1431

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At what age do you think will be the best days of your life? How do changing priorities impact how you view happiness? What role does stress play in detracting from the best days? What role do finances and financial independence play in happiness? Today's special roundtable discussion is all about the evolution of life satisfaction and the best days of your life — and how your happiness changes as your age progresses. What about the impact that having children has on your happiness? Joining us for this important roundtable discussion, we're proud to welcome the co-host of the How to Money podcast, Joel Larsgaard. He joins Afford Anything's Paula Pant and our very own OG as they offer their opinions and experiences on how the best days of our life and satisfaction change as we age.

In the second half of the discussion, sponsored by DepositAccounts.com, our panelists share their thoughts on whether we should focus on achieving financial independence faster in order to the best days of our life quicker? We also discuss how taking an optimistic outlook may benefit you in the long run.

Be sure to stay for this week's edition of our year-long trivia contest. Doug breaks out the way back machine and has some 90s pop music-themed trivia. Does that spell certain doom for Paula? Will she or OG break their current tie and join Len in first place? Or will Joel make Len proud and increase his lead?

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/friday-roundtable-best-days-of-your-life-1430

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What keeps YOU up at night? We asked an All-Star panel that you can only put together at a big conference like FinCon...and today we do just that. We're recording LIVE from the moomoo podcast booth at FinCon 2023 with Rob Berger (Rob Berger YouTube channel), Nick Loper (Side Hustle Nation), and Paula Pant (Afford Anything), to ask them what THEIR audiences are worried about right now. Man, did we get an earful. From rising interest rates to uncertain retirement conditions, to the world of work changing around us because of AI and more, we work through MANY of the big issues people are facing in 2023 and often come up with solutions to help relieve those fears.

It's a special episode of Stacking Benjamins, without our usual segments (only the trivia remains...and Doug brings us a GREAT one today). Enjoy!

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/live-from-fincon-new-orleans-1429

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