Be Wealthy & Smart
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360: Best Performing ETF's of 2017
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the best performing ETF's for 2017 that are U.S. Diversified Stock and Sectors. The article is posted on my website at http://lindapjones.com. G...
359: 10 Financial Moves to Make in 2018
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 10 Financial Moves to Make in 2018. Here are some suggestions to improve your finances in 2018: 1. Review & rebalance portfolio - Make sure you ...
358: Last Minute Tax Tips
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn last minute steps you can take to save money on your taxes in 2017. This is adapted from an article in Investor's Business Daily. It takes into ...
357: Gratitude and a Wealth Mindset
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why gratitude is important for a wealth mindset and how to shift from fear and negativity to gratitude. What a perfect day to talk about gratitu...
356: REIT Dividend Income Leaders, Part 3 of 3
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the top 10 Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) dividend paying stocks with steady and growing dividends. Investor's Business Daily has a list of...
355: Utility Dividend Income Leaders, Part 2 of 3
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the top 10 utility dividend paying utility stocks with steady and growing dividends. Investor's Business Daily has a list of dividend leaders wi...
354: Dividend Income Leaders, Part 1 of 3
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the top 10 dividend paying stocks with steady and growing dividends. Investor's Business Daily has a list of dividend leaders with steady and gr...
353: How to Get Started Investing When You're Afraid
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to dip your toe into investing in spite of fear. Listener Q: Linda, Thanks for the financial information that you are providing to your list...
352: 3 Reasons Bitcoin Millionaire Says Don't Buy Bitcoin
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why a Bitcoin millionaire does not think now is a good time to buy Bitcoin. With Bitcoin going crazy and everyone buying it, is now a good time?...
351: 6 Reasons Why Millionaires Chose Their Financial Advisors
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 6 reasons why millionaires chose their financial advisors and 6 reasons they would change them. Millionaires may do things that you don't expect...
350: 3 Millionaires' Savings Secrets
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how 3 millionaires saved money and created a million dollars. Also learn why saving isn't the only thing you need to do to grow your savings int...
349: Basics About the Financial Industry
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what is important to understand about how the financial industry works. Recently I was talking to a friend about the book I'm writing. She menti...
348: 5 Smart Uses For a Tax Refund
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 5 ways to benefit from your tax refund. The article is from Investor's Business Daily and is posted on my website at http://lindapjones.com Get ...
347: When Will You Become a Millionaire?
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn when your 401(k) will be worth $1 million, according to a Fidelity Investments study. There are 3 parts to creating wealth: money, time and comp...
346: Have Home Prices Reached Their Limit?
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the housing market and how much homes have appreciated in U.S. markets. Could we be near a real estate peak? Here is the article: https:/...
345: 7 Ways to Develop a Millionaire Mindset
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 7 ways to develop a millionaire mindset. This is from Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker. The article is here: http://psychologyfo...
344: Millionaire Quiz
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ten questions to find out if you know what it takes to reach $1 million. Here is the article: https://www.kiplinger.com/quiz/saving/T063-S001-do-you-...
343: ENCORE: 3 Ways to Prepare for Money Before You Have It
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why "money is like a newborn baby. You have to prepare for it and learn about it BEFORE it arrives. If you wait until after it arrives to start ...
342: ENCORE: 10 Things to Do When the Stock Market Crashes
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what to do, what not to do, how to be safe and where to put money when the stock market crashes.
341: ENCORE: 3 Ways Millionaires Think Differently
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 3 ways millionaires think differently and how you can apply it to create your wealthy mindset. The article is posted here. Please subscribe and ...
340: How to Stop Spending Unconsciously
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why spending to save money can be a trap. Shopping - have you ever still had tags on clothes you've never worn in the closet? How does that happ...
339: Why Not to Take Loans From Your 401(k)
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why it's not a good idea to loan money from your 401(k). Here is the link to the article: https://money.usnews.com/investing/investing-101/arti...
338: 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Investing
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what 3 things not to do when investing. The link to the article is here: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/07/financial-advisor-john-spooner-dont-...
337: ENCORE: Watch the Hundreds Not the Pennies
06 Nov 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 ...
336: How to Retire Early with Billy and Akaisha Kaderli
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how one couple retired early and travels the world. It's an episode of the Money Tree Investing podcast (the other podcast I'm on). I hope you e...
335: Watch Out for These Financial Scams!
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to avoid common financial scams. Recently I got an email offer to buy a domaine name for $55,000. It was from a Japanese business who said t...
334: 5 Reasons to Finance a Home Purchase
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to think through whether or not to finance a home. A friend called me. Should I finance the home or pay cash? What is the fixed rate? 3.5% 1...
333: Real Millionaire Habits
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what habits are supposed to make you a millionaire and which ones really will. Recently I came across an article on habits to become a millionai...
332: 10 Steps to a Good Money Relationship With Your Partner
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 10 things you can do that will give you a positive money relationship with your partner. Hit the subscribe button! The article is here: http://...
331: 10 Steps to Get a Financial Jump in 2018
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 10 things you can do now that will give you a head start financially in 2018. Hit the subscribe button! The article is here: https://www.cnbc.c...
330: What NOT to Do After Accomplishing a Big Goal
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the one thing NOT to do after accomplishing a big goal. Hit the subscribe button! Whether on TV or on the internet, there are people knocking t...
329: Use Your HSA Like an IRA
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to use your health savings account (HSA) like an IRA. Hit the subscribe button! Here is the article: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/02/hack-y...
328: Change Your Money Story with Jen Hemphill
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to change your money story with Money Confidence Coach Jen Hemphill. Hear how Jen was able to get a handle on her finances and change her mo...
327: Receive a Dose of Positive Vibes
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what a positive message feels like and pass it on. I saw a post like this on InstaGram and it made me feel good, so I'm passing along a similar ...
326: ENCORE: 7 Investment Strategies of Centimillionaires
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 7 investment strategies of centimillionaires. In this episode of Be Wealthy & Smart, I interview Richard C. Wilson from familyoffices.com. Here ...
325: How to Invest in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to invest in a rising interest rate environment. Hit the subscribe button! ***I announced winners of the contest!*** The article is here: ...
324: Best Performing Large Cap Growth ETFs YTD
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn which large cap growth ETFs have performed the best year-to-date. Hit the subscribe button! The chart is posted on my website at www.lindapjone...
323: What Are the Top 10 Most Valuable Brands in the World?
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what brands are the top 10 in the world and looking at them as a potential investment. Hit the subscribe button! This is from information in an...
322: Is Active or Passive Management Better?
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why active management is outperforming index funds this year and what to do about it. Hit the subscribe button! The article is posted here: h...
321: ENCORE: 5 Easy Ways to Fix Your FICO Score
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with MyFICO.com expert Ethan Dornhelm about what makes up a FICO score and common myths. Hit the subscribe button to get the latest podcast...
320: The 3 Simple BASICS for Wealth Building
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the 3 basic things to do and why managing money is not as hard as we are making it to be! Hit the subscribe button! There's so many tools for fi...
319: The 2 Types of Millionaires
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the 2 types of millionaires and which one I agree with the most! Hit the subscribe button! Today we are reviewing a study about rich people and...
318: Listener Q: How do I change my mindset from negative to positive?
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to get your mindset turned around! Hit the subscribe button! Here is today's listener question: Hi Linda, I'm sitting here listening to you...
317: 1 Million Downloads + a BIG Announcement!
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about why wealth is possible for you! Hit subscribe! So excited to announce today we crossed 1,000,000 downloads on iTunes! Wow! It's very excit...
316: 10 Billionaires Who Grew Up Poor
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about 10 billionaires who grew up poor. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! The article is here: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/11/10-billionaires-who-gr...
315: Avoid a Common Financial Mistake
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to avoid making a common personal finance mistake. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! Research shows 59% of Americans are making a big personal fi...
314: My #1 Hack to Save 20% to 30% at Your Favorite Restaurants
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a hack to save 20% to 30% at some of your favorite restaurants. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! I have a great money saving idea for you today. Man...
313: A Simple Way to Overcome Limiting Beliefs About Money
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a simple way to overcome limiting beliefs about money. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! One of the ways we get limiting beliefs is through good ...
312: Buzz Index, Artificial Intelligence in FinTech & Investing with Jamie Wise
03 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the BUZZ Index, artificial intelligence in FinTech and Investing with Jamie Wise. New listeners hit SUBSCRIBE! Our interview today is with...
311: 3 Financial Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Future
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what 3 financial mistakes not to make so you can have a bright future. New listeners please SUBSCRIBE! Here are 3 financial mistakes that can hu...
310: What 7 Things You Should Do Immediately If You Want to Become a Millionaire
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn steps to take right now to become a millionaire. It may surprise you! ******************************** This episode is brought to you by Sanebox...
309: 9 Things You Should Be Saving For But Probably Aren't
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn common things you should be saving for. Here's the article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2017/08/26/6-things-you-should...
308: 5 Money Mindset Mistakes
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what 5 common money mindset mistakes are and how to avoid them. The article is here: http://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/wealth-management/t...
307: When Money Actually Does Buy Happiness
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about studies that show when money makes you happier. The results will surprise you! A study on money and happiness provided startling results a...
306: Avoid 3 Common Home Remodeling Mistakes That Reduce Value
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 3 common home remodeling mistakes that reduce a home's value. This episode is sponsored by Audible. It's the way I "read" more books and stay ah...
305: Best and Worst Places to Retire in 2017
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the top 10 best and worst cities to retire in. This episode is sponsored by Audible. It's the way I "read" more books and stay ahead of the curv...
304: Listener Q: How Do I Find ETF's and Decide What to Invest In?
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to find ETFs and decide what to invest in. This episode is sponsored by Audible. It's the way I "read" more books and stay ahead of the curv...
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 ...