Be Wealthy & Smart
Episodes
303: How the Super-Rich Keep Their Wealth
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what assets the uber wealthy have their money invested in. This episode is sponsored by Audible. It's the way I "read" more books and stay ahead...
302: Why 7 Billionaires Are Worried About a Stock Market Correction
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why 7 billionaires are worried about a stock market correction. This episode is sponsored by Audible. It's the way I "read" more books and stay ...
301: The Difference Between Being Frugal and Smart Spending
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why frugality is not the way to wealth. Sometimes I grow weary from hearing people advise others to be frugal in order to build wealth. Frugalit...
300 Episodes, 900k downloads & Your Financial Freedom!
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why financial freedom really IS possible for you to achieve! Sponsor: Audible – Get your first audiobook for FREE today. Over 150,000 titles t...
299: ENCORE: The Money Podcast
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the truth about money and wealth building. I'm going to push back on experts who write about how to build wealth! The articles usually go someth...
298: ENCORE: Set and Accomplish Big Goals with Jeff Hoffman
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to set and accomplish huge goals with Priceline co-founder, Jeff Hoffman. Jeff talks about how a dream became the $60 billion company, Price...
297: ENCORE: Investing like billionaires with Richard C. Wilson
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why billionaires are all around you, how they invest and what they look for when investing. Get an inside view of the ultra wealthy, what's myth...
296: Listener Q: What's My Next Step to Wealth?
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the next step to wealth may be for you. Good evening Linda! I really appreciate your podcast as well as the giving of your time! I listen ...
295: Tech Stocks Finally Back to Year 2000 Highs. Now What?
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how tech stocks get ahead of themselves sometimes and how not to get burned. Stocks got ahead of themselves in the year 2000 and it took 17 year...
294: Make Investing Your Hobby
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why it pays to make investing one of your hobbies. Thomas J. Stanley, author of the classic book, The Millionaire Next Door, said: "On average,...
293: Listener Q: Where to invest $300 to $500?
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 17 potential places to invest a small amount of money. It's listener question day! Here is our question: Linda, I only have a small amount to in...
292: How to Get Rich and Stay Rich
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the 3 things you shouldn't change to get rich and stay rich. "Same house, same spouse, same car." - Thomas J. Stanley, author of The Millionai...
291: How to Retire by Age 40
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how much money you have to save each month to retire by age 40. Article on CNBC.com by Kathleen Elkins. The numbers may discourage you, but I'll...
290: Watch the Hundreds Not the Pennies
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why it's the big mistakes that keep you from financial success, not the small ones. Here's another article about giving up coffee or cigarettes ...
289: Your Money History is Driving Your Money Habits
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why what has happened to you in the past is important to your present self. I'm traveling and visiting with friends who have mentioned money sto...
288: Tom's Founder Shares the One Habit That Helped Him Get Rich
07 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the one habit that helped Tom's shoe founder get rich and how it can help you too. Find the article on my website at http://lindapjones.com, pod...
287: World's 13 Best Cities for Renters
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the world's 13 best cities for renters based on percentage of income to pay rent. Really interesting article from CNBC's, Kathleen Elkins. Selec...
286: How Much Money Does it Take to Be Considered Wealthy?
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how much money Americans think it takes to be considered wealthy. From CNBC.com, Kathleen Elkins: According to a Schwab survey on wealth, Americ...
285: 800k Thank You's!
01 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what listeners have to say about the podcast. Thank you for 800,000 downloads! When I started the podcast, I really had no idea how it would do....
284: Common Financial Mistakes Made by Women
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the most common financial mistakes women make and how to solve them. Great for men too! Please subscribe and leave me a review on iTunes or Stit...
283: Inheriting Money? Why You Need a Will
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why you need a will and what to do if you might be inheriting money from parents. The article is posted on my website at http://lindapjones.com,...
282: SNAP Back to IPO Price, Buy Now? - Listener Question
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to analyze a stock like SNAP. Today is listener question Friday! Here is today's question: Linda, I see SNAP went back to its IPO price. Do ...
281: Meet a Bitcoin Millionaire at Age 18
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how an 18 year old became a millionaire in Bitcoin. The article is posted on my website at http://lindapjones.com, podcast 281. Please subscribe...
280: Wine Collecting vs. Classic Cars as Investments
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn whether wine collecting or classic cars have been a better investment. Article is posted on my website at http://lindapjones.com, podcast 280. P...
279: Millionaire Mindset Resources
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn my favorite millionaire mindset books and how to find more resources. It's listener question Friday! Here's the email I received from Mandy: Hi...
278: Billionaire Once So Broke, He Didn't Even Have $2
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what billionaire, Kevin Plank, CEO of Under Armour, learned from having less than $2 that helped him become rich. The article is on my website a...
277: Daymond John's 5 Principles to Become a Millionaire
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn Damond John's "5 Shark Principles" to become a millionaire. A link to the article from CNBC.com is posted on my website at http://lindapjones.co...
276: 3 Ways Millionaires Think Differently
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 3 ways millionaires think differently and how you can apply it to create your wealthy mindset. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know a...
275: America's Richest Self-Made Women
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn who America's richest women are according to the Forbes list. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast call...
274: The Surprising Cost of Selling a Home
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the surprising costs of selling a home and an important strategy for your wealth building. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about...
273: Don't Leave Social Security Money on the Table
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how not to leave Social Security money on the table. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast called Prof...
272: Do You Have What it Takes to Become a Millionaire?
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn if you have what it takes to become a millionaire. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast called Profit B...
271: 8 Things Young Millionaires Say About Money
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what 8 millionaires under the age of 25 have to say about money. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast c...
270: Should I Put My Money in this Bank?
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to evaluate whether high interest bank account offers are worth their salt or not. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about ano...
269: The Real Cost of Money
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how to calculate whether buying an item is worth it to you or not. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podc...
268: The Hottest Luxury Real Estate Market in the U.S.
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn where the hottest luxury real estate market is in the U.S. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast called ...
267: Money Strategy: Mortgage or Car?
20 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn whether it's better to pay down a mortgage or buy a new car. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast calle...
266: Billionaire Collections
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why a billionaire paid a record $110.5 million for a painting. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast cal...
265: 8 Things Rich People Believe
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 8 things that rich people believe and how it can help your wealth building. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesom...
264: Daily Habits of 6 Billionaires
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the habits of 6 billionaires that might create wealth for you too. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast...
263: Best Emerging Market ETFs
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast called Profit Boss Radio. Profit Boss Radio, hosted by MBA and Certified...
262: Trends in US Real Estate Migration
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn where people are moving from and to in the US and how that impacts real estate prices long-term. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know...
261: Should I Withdraw From My 401(K) to Pay Off Mortgage?
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why it's not urgent to pay off your mortgage and why a 401(k) is more important. Listener question day. Should I Withdraw From My 401(K) to Pay ...
260: Worst Advice from Financial Podcasts
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the 10 worst pieces of financial advice are from Hilary Hendershott of Profit Boss Radio. Please subscribe and leave me a review on iTunes ...
259: Best Large Cap Growth Funds for 5 Years
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what equity mutual funds have performed best for the last 5 years, through April 15, 2017. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about...
258: 7 Actions to Take If You're Laid Off From Your Job
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 7 items to do in advance of losing your job and income. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast called Pr...
257: Get Your 401(k) Working Harder
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to get your 401(k) working harder for you. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast called Profit Boss ...
256: Beware of Craig's List Scams
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why you don't want to buy financial items on Craig's List. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast called ...
255: 7 Travel Tips for Be Wealthy & Smart International Travelers
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn smart hacks to save money while traveling and shopping abroad. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast cal...
254: The Invisible Grocery Rip Off
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn where grocery stores are fooling you to pay more when you think you are paying less. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about anoth...
253: How to Cruise & Get the Most Value
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to cruise and get the most value. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast called Profit Boss Radio. Pr...
252: How to Get a Free Credit Report
15 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to get a free credit report. It's listener question day! Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast calle...
251: How to Transform a Good Credit Score to Great
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to transform a good credit score to great. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast called Profit Boss ...
250: Best Equity Sector ETFs of 2017
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn which equity sector ETFs are performing the best and how to use them to spice up your portfolio. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know...
249: Intrinsic Value
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why the true value of an item for purchase is not always the price tag and what to consider so you aren't overpaying. Before we get started, I w...
248: Best Diversified Equity ETFs of 2017
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn which ETFs are top performing diversified ETFs and how to create a top performing asset allocation. Before we get started, I wanted to let you k...
247: Best Health Care ETFs of 2017
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the what the best health care ETFs are in 2017. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast called Profit Boss...
246: Women Billionaires
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about how many women billionaires exist in the world, what country they are in and how they made their money. Before we get started, I wanted to...
245: The 10 Most Expensive Cities in the World
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the 10 most expensive cities in the world are. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast called Profit ...
244: Money Mastermind
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about money mindset and a money mastermind from Hilary Hendershott. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcas...
243: Financial Question
24 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why a little talked about financial question may be the most important action you take with money. Before we get started, I wanted to let you kn...
242: Dow Ends Trading Streak
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what it means when the Dow ends it's winning streak. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast called Profit...
241: Is Johnny Depp Going Bankrupt?
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how being foolish with money can catch up with you, no matter how much you have. Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another a...
240: 5 Things You Can Do to Spend Money Wisely
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about another awesome podcast called Profit Boss Radio. Profit Boss Radio is hosted by MBA and Certifi...
239: Best Performing ETFs in 2017
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn which ETF's have performed the best so far in 2017. Photos of this page will be posted on my website at http://lindapjones.com, podcast 239. Ple...
238: FED Rate Hikes Slow the Economy
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what's happening in the economy with jobs and interest rates. Looks like the jobs number came in strong enough for the FED to justify a .25% rat...
237: Mortgage Rates Today
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what interest rates rising means to the economy and to you personally, why rate "normalization" still means rising interest rates, and what you ...
236: SNAP Chat Buyers Beware
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why profits matter. Snapchat, the social media turned camera company went public last week. It was the biggest IPO Wall Street has seen since 20...
235: Should I Sell My Stocks?
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to know when to sell a stock or investment. It's listener question Friday! I had a question from a listener about their investment portfolio...
234: Social Security: Early or Late Retirement?
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the ins and outs of Social Security, how to decide when to take SS and how it will impact you. 1. What are people who are retiring saying about ...
233: Where the Most Millionaires Live
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn where most millionaires live and don't live and 2 reasons why it may change in the future. This article was on CNBC. It listed where millionaire...
232: Prioritize to Pay Cash or Invest
24 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to prioritize paying bills, debt and expenses. Listener question today. Dana asks: Linda, there are several things we want to do this year a...
231: Money Podcast
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the truth about money and wealth building. I'm going to push back on experts who write about how to build wealth! The articles usually go someth...
230: World's Most Affordable Housing Markets
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the world's most affordable housing markets (8 out of 10 are in the US). Source: 13th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Sur...
229: The Least Affordable Housing Markets in the World
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the least affordable housing markets in the world. Investor's Business Daily report, week of 2/6/17. "The survey used Q3 2016 data to gauge the ...
228: The Most Affordable Housing Markets in the US
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the most affordable housing markets in the U.S. Graph printed in Investor's Business Daily report, week of 2/6/17. Source: 13th Annual Demograph...
226: Run Your Household like Family Inc.
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to run your family finances like a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Interview with author of Family Inc., Doug McCormick.
225: Dow Jones 30 Company Changes in 20 Years
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how much the Dow Jones Industrial Average has changed and why it is a poor indicator to gauge stock performance. I decided to research changes i...
224: ETF's vs. Mutual Funds
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about ETFs and mutual funds Listener question - Are ETFs or mutual funds better? What they are: ETF's: Fixed basket Trades like a stock, continu...
223: 3 Financial Education Secrets
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the 3 secrets about financial education that most financial experts don't tell you. This show is all about financial education! Specifically, ho...
222: Is the Trump Economy Going to Grow at 5% Soon?
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn if the economy can get to 5% GDP growth quickly or not. Weakest GDP since 2011 - went from 3.5% to 1.9% in one quarter! Lower earnings reported ...
221: GDP Growth Slows - Recession Ahead?
28 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn key economic signs to follow. For the election, GDP grew over 3%. FED raised interest rates, now GDP is 1.9%, markedly lower. Where do we go fro...
220: Listener Question - Contribute to 401k Without a Match?
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn if it's smart to contribute to a 401k if you're not getting a match. Should we contribute to our 401k, even though there is no match? Benefit...
219: Dow 20,000 - Is a Bear Market Coming?
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the challenges are for the stock market going forward. It's a new record; the Dow made history! DJIA is only 30 companies, but been around ...
218: 11 Financial Moves to Make in 2017
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 11 financial moves to make in 2017 1. Identify any mistakes made in 2016 - Stocks to sell, trim losses 2. Review & rebalance portfolio - Make su...
217: 2016's Top Stock Funds
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what 2016's Top Stock Funds are according to Investor's Business Daily. Hard copy of the numbers are posted on my website at www.lindapjones.com...
216: Best and Worst Performing ETF's in 2016
10 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the Best and Worst Performing ETF's in 2016 according to Investor's Business Daily. Get the information in print form at my website, www.lindapj...
215: Companies with Rising Dividends for 25 Straight Years
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn which companies have been paying rising dividends for 25 straight years. Many people are looking for higher interest rates because bonds are pay...
214: 5 Reasons Why You Need to Be a Contrarian Investor
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why contrarian indicators move opposite to the crowd. British economist, John Maynard Keynes identified features of financial markets that subje...
213: Will the Dow Go to 50,000 Without a Rest?
09 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn from a listener question: Will the Dow Go to 50,000 Without a Rest? Listener question: Dear Linda, My friend say the market is off and running a...
212: Why the Interest Rate Cycle Bottomed & What to Do
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard me talk about following cycles. We are in the midst of several cycles happening simultaneously. Bonds lost over $1.7 trillion in November...
211: The Leading ETF's of 2016
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn The Leading ETF's of 2016 To get "11 Quick Financial Tips to Boost Your Wealth", go to www.lindapjones.com.
210: What Are the Best Sectors in the S&P 500?
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Top holdings are Apple, Amazon, Facebook - poor performers this month. There's been a rotation of leadership in the S & P 500 since the election. Thes...
209: Plan Your Life Like a Billionaire
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I love talking about the importance of mindset in wealth building. We haven't visited mindset for a long-time, so I thought we would today. Recently I...
208: 4 Choices for a Former Employers' 401(k)
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
4 Choices for a Former Employers' 401(k) Hi Linda, I would like your opinion on the following; my wife is beginning a new chapter in her career and st...
207: Should I Repair My Car or Buy a New One?
26 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Q. Linda, I bought a 2002 Porsche Boxster in 2013 for $13,000, low mileage, not much to repair until this year, I think my repair cost became 4K. I gu...
206: Seasonality & Cycles with Garrett Jones
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about stock market seasonality and cycles in this interview with Garrett Jones from Peter Eliades Stock Market Cycles Management, Inc. Get 11 qu...
205: Who is Buying Homes in 2016?
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
According to Nat'l Association of Realtors, who is buying homes in 2016? Let's take a look at who is buying homes, by marital status: Married 66% Sing...
204: 5 Moves to Make With President-Elect Trump in 2016
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
These are financial moves, not a pro or con commentary for a candidate. Check your taxes - income deferred if possible If Trump gets the 15% corporate...
203: Should I Buy Amazon's Stock? (CANSLIM Overview)
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to look at investment opportunities in stocks like Amazon. (CANSLIM Method) Listener question Friday! One of the members of the Be Wealthy &...