You think your credit score is a jumbled mess now? Luckily, the three major credit bureaus just stopped counting most medical debt into your score. But it used to be that credit was based on so much more (and less), because the credit "bureaus" were run by people who could be paid off or who could raise or lower your credit just because they liked you. Or they didn't.
Dr. Josh Lauer joins us today to continue our dive into American financial history, helping us understand the early days of credit in our country. We'll chat about how it worked, the interesting nuances of your "score," and more.
Plus, on this rewind episode from 2017, Mandi Woodruff from the Brown Ambition podcast joined us as our special guest co-host! She'll help us with a couple of headlines, answer a question on the Haven Life Line, and much more.
This episode originally aired in 2017 so be sure to ignore any mention of current events. Check out the original show notes here.
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When Credit Was REALLY Messed Up

Named 2023 Best Personal Finance podcast by Bankrate.com, The Stacking Benjamins Show has 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 Monday, Wednesday and Friday as they read your letters, discuss major headlines, and throw in some trivia and laughs for free.

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Today's episode is all about a very important, topic that's sure to arouse interest at personal finance get togethers: risk management. Specifically, Joe and OG jump into their Top 5 risks that people don't think about enough - and what you should do ahead of time.
In our headline segment, we dive into a popular personal finance website's piece about what to keep in mind when aging.
Our TikTok Minute features unfathomable consequences that one might experience if living near a certain sporting location.
And finally, Doug brings it all home with his trivia that's loosely related to insurance (but not really). Classic Doug!
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/all-about-better-insurance-choices-1504
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Our Primer On Making Better Insurance Decisions (SB1504)

If you've ever wondered if there's more in life and your career waiting for you than your current job, then today's mentor is someone you want to listen to! On today's show, we welcome Michael Balter to the basement to discuss his career path and how he pivoted in a big way!
In our headline segment, we see some shocking (eye-roll) news about one store's credit card and how they are going to make up the lost revenue that they can charge in late fees. OG is not surprised.
And, finally, stick around for Doug's trivia loosely tied to April 15th. It's a stretch, but he's going with it.
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/career-pivots-for-the-win-1503
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A Story About Money That is So Good It Probably Isn't True

How do you know when the time is right to walk away from a career? Do you even want to? Can you afford to? Our roundtable discussion centers around thinking about retirement and how to prepare yourself financially so you can stay retired. We welcome Founder/President of Capital City Wealth Management, CFP® Benjamin Brandt, to join Paula Pant and Len Penzo.
How do you factor paying for health insurance into your early retirement planning? What about debt payments? When you retire, there will be greater spending in some areas that you may not think about while still working.
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/why-you-should-retire-by-62-1502
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Why You Should Retire at 62 (or Before) (SB 1502)

Did you recently come into some money? Are you expecting to in the near future? How have you treated "found money" in the past? With millions of Americans receiving their income tax refund, today we discuss what smart Stackers do with "found" money.
Not only that, but we also dive deeper into tips for how to decide ahead of time what you will do with any windfalls that come your way throughout the year, so you don't have to worry about blowing investing the entire amount on a brand new El Camino.
Be sure to stick around for Doug's this-day-in-baseball-history-themed trivia question!
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/what-to-do-with-your-tax-refund-1501
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Strategies on Allocating Windfalls, Plus Does the Government Owe You 2K (SB1501)

How can simply being kind (and using math) bring more Benjamins into your life? Today we explore the topic of how changing your outlook towards others can attract more abundance and wealth in life when Joe sits down with our mentor, the brilliant James Rhee, MIT professor and author of the hit book red helicopter: a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math).
In our headline, we talk about the recent cutback in spending on lavish weddings, and how much is too much to expect to spend on your nuptials? Plus, how do you get out of budget for attending a wedding you've been invited to?
Stick around for Doug's wandering trivia! You're sure to not feel any older after his knowledge!
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/kindness-math-and-benjamins-1500
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When Credit Was REALLY Messed Up

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