Be Wealthy & Smart
Episodes
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 &...
202: Should You Buy or Rent High-End Homes?
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn whether it makes sense to buy or rent a high-end home. Interview with Jason Hartman of the Creating Wealth podcast. http://bit.ly/wealthpod To g...
201: 10 Quality Dividend Stocks
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what to look for with dividend stocks. I saw an article about 3 stocks that are a "must own" for retirement. Whaaat? One was a huge telecom, one...
200: Is Value Investing Dead?
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn ways technology is impacting value investing and ways it's not. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason Hartman? It's fu...
199: Why Are Individual Stocks Despised by Financial Experts?
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why individual stocks are never in style and why they might be right for you. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason Ha...
198: 3 Reasons Reduced Spending and Savings Are NOT Creating Wealth
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 3 reasons why reduced spending and savings are not going to make you wealthy. You still need to invest! Have you checked out the Creating Wealth...
197: What Company Should Buy Twitter?
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason Hartman? It's full of amazing information and over 700 podcasts about real estate inve...
196: DDoS Cyber Attack and the Next Way You'll Get Hacked
23 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason Hartman? It's full of amazing information and over 700 podcasts about real estate investing. If you like this p...
195: Why "Buying What You Know" Can Get You Into Investing Trouble
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why buying what you know, without doing more research, can get you into investing trouble. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet ...
194: Should I Short Deutsche Bank? (Listener Question
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what shorting is and the pros and cons of shorting. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason Hartman? It's full of amazin...
193: What is a Hedge Fund?
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what a hedge fund is and why they are often preferred by millionaires and billionaires. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet wit...
192: How Will Kim Kardashian's Insurance Claim Work?
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what happens when you make a claim for a jewelry loss and what Kim Kardashian might experience. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast...
191: Where Can I Invest and Find High Rates?
07 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn where to invest and find high rates. I've mentioned Jason Hartman's Creating Wealth podcast and how there are 700 podcasts about real estate inv...
190: Top 11 Undervalued Real Estate Markets in the US
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason Hartman? It's full of amazing information and over 700 podcasts about real estate inve...
189: Is it Better to Invest in Real Estate for Capital Gains or Cash Flow?
03 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn if it is better to invest in real estate for capital gains or cash flow. I've mentioned Jason Hartman's Creating Wealth podcast and how there ar...
188: Do you think the penalties were big enough for Wells Fargo fraud scandal?
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why the scandal at Wells Fargo is even worse than you're hearing. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason Hartman? It's ...
187: Why There are More Millionaires Today
29 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why there are more millionaires today, according to a wealth management study, and how they are getting wealthier. Have you checked out the Crea...
186: What Multi-Millionaires Talk About With Their Friends
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what multi-millionaires talk about with their friends. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason Hartman? It's full of ama...
185: Listener Question: How do I decide what home improvements to make?
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to determine whether investing in a home improvement is a good idea or not. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason ...
184: Why 6 Figure Income Earners Need to Save More
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why people who earn 6 figures don't necessarily have it made and need to save more. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Ja...
182: Listener Question: 5 Ways to Purchase and Store Silver
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the do's and don'ts of purchasing and storing silver. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason Hartman? It's full of amaz...
183: How to Avoid Money Traps
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why impulse buying of money traps is making you poorer. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason Hartman? It's full of am...
181: 7 Investment Strategies of Centimillionaires
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 7 investment strategies of centimillionaires. Have you listened to the Creating Wealth podcast with Jason Hartman? It has over 700 podcasts on r...
180: Billionaire Sara Blakely Reframed the Word "Failure"
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how billionaire Sara Blakely learned to reframe to word "failure". Have you listened to the Creating Wealth podcast with Jason Hartman yet? Ther...
179: Listener Question: Why Mansions Are the Result Not the Cause of Wealth
09 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn Why Mansions Are the Result Not the Cause of Wealth Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason Hartman? It's full of amazin...
178: The One Thing That's Holding You Back From Reaching Your Goals
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the 1 thing that is holding you back from reaching your goals. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason Hartman? It's ful...
177: 3 Things to Prioritize to Keep You Happy, Healthy and Wealthy
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the 3 things to prioritize to keep you on a happy, healthy and wealthy path and the winner of the Twitter BW&S Wealth Journal giveaway! Have you...
176: Listener Question - How to Determine Assets for Asset Allocation
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what assets make up your asset allocation and how to decide how much to invest. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason ...
175: Most Expensive and Least Expensive Cars to Maintain
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn which cars are the most expensive and least expensive to maintain and what problems occur with greater frequency in some car models. Have you ch...
174: 3 Ways to Save Money with Loyalty Programs
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to get savings from retailers you frequently purchase from. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth podcast yet with Jason Hartman? It's fu...
173: Listener Question - How do I get out of the rat race faster?
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what steps you can take to make a different growing your wealth. Have you listened to Jason Hartman of the Creating Wealth podcast yet? Check ou...
172: Investing Like Billionaires with Richard C. Wilson
24 Aug 2016
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...
171: Entrepreneurship with Nelson Davis
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The host of the TV show "Making It" shares his wisdom from interviewing over 1,000 successful entrepreneurs. Have you checked out the Creating Wealth ...
170: Mortgage Loans with Dana Zito Bator
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about mortgage loans, refinancing, Harp loans and how to ensure a successful closing with Loan Officer Dana Zito Bator of GuaranteedRate.com. Da...
169: Starting an Online Business with Jason Van Orden, Part 2
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about starting an online business with one of the pioneers of internet marketing, Jason Van Orden of the Internet Business Mastery podcast. Have...
168: Starting an Online Business with Jason Van Orden, Part 1
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about starting an online business with one of the pioneers of internet marketing, Jason Van Orden of the Internet Business Mastery podcast. Have...
167: Creating Wealth with Real Estate
12 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the 3 types of real estate and which is the best to invest in to create wealth. Interview with Jason Hartman of the Creating Wealth podcast. ...
166: Investing
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're going to talk about something that's been bothering me. I call this episode simply "Investing". It's the truth about how money works. Ther...
165: Asset Allocation in a Low Yield World
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why asset allocation models are broken, why and what to watch out for. Just want to mention our sponsor, Jason Hartman of the Creating Wealth Po...
164: Listener Question & How to Join the VIP Experience?
05 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn whether to invest in hedge funds, what returns are possible and a special $1 offer for the Be Wealthy & Smart VIP Experience! Just want to menti...
163: Entrepreneurship with Jason Myers of CXO Collective - Part 2
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur, why passion isn't enough and what you must do to thrive as an entrepreneur. Just want to menti...
162: Entrepreneurship with Jason Myers of CXO Collective
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur, why passion isn't enough and what you must do to thrive as an entrepreneur. Interview with Jas...
161: Home Equity
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how much home equity Americans have, how many Americans own their home free and clear and if it impacts your wealth. Recently a friend told me s...
160: Women & Investing
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Women in households across the US manage $5 trillion! More than half of women with investible assets of $1 million think their financial advisor doesn...