The Stacking Benjamins Show
Episodes
Spotting a Subpar Advisor: Our Top 5 Clues (SB1390)
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Advisors aren't all created equal. Besides charging different fees and performing vastly different services, some just aren't very good at their job. ...
How to Re-Start Your Student Loan Repayment Plan (SB1389)
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No more pushbacks. No more reprieve. If you have student loans, interest begins again in September and payments resume in October. That means you need...
How to Re-Start Your Student Loan Repayment Plan (SB1389)
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No more pushbacks. No more reprieve. If you have student loans, interest begins again in September and payments resume in October. That means you need...
401(k) Hacks for Optimal Retirement Savings
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does using your retirement plan as a path to a cool million sound to you? Are the existing tools that are currently available to most of us enough...
401(k) Hacks for Optimal Retirement Savings
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does using your retirement plan as a path to a cool million sound to you? Are the existing tools that are currently available to most of us enough...
Innovations in Credit Union Land
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a rare look we bring you today "behind the curtain." Credit unions are owned by members and serve (in most cases) a community of people. In theor...
Innovations in Credit Union Land
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a rare look we bring you today "behind the curtain." Credit unions are owned by members and serve (in most cases) a community of people. In theor...
From Letterman's Early Boss to Radio Rebel (lessons from FM Radio Mastermind Jeff Smulyan)
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may not know Jeff Smulyan's name, but you know what he's done. The creator of New York's famous The Fan radio station and the former owner of the ...
From Letterman's Early Boss to Radio Rebel (lessons from FM Radio Mastermind Jeff Smulyan)
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may not know Jeff Smulyan's name, but you know what he's done. The creator of New York's famous The Fan radio station and the former owner of the ...
Money Lessons for a Strong Financial Foundation
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the most valuable lessons in money that you've acquired over your lifetime? Money education is a lifelong process. Today, our weekly ...
Money Lessons for a Strong Financial Foundation
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the most valuable lessons in money that you've acquired over your lifetime? Money education is a lifelong process. Today, our weekly ...
Earning a Cool Million, Saving Tons with a FREE Resource, and Rocking a Podcast (our Stackers Share Success Stories)
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we hear from our amazing community...and you will never be more motivated than after hearing their stories. First, we were excited to begin with...
Earning a Cool Million, Saving Tons with a FREE Resource, and Rocking a Podcast (our Stackers Share Success Stories)
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we hear from our amazing community...and you will never be more motivated than after hearing their stories. First, we were excited to begin with...
The Credit Gamechanger: Expert Insights for a Better Score
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to kick your credit game into high gear, even if you come from a less-than-ideal credit background? We go straight to Christina Roman, who lives...
The Credit Gamechanger: Expert Insights for a Better Score
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to kick your credit game into high gear, even if you come from a less-than-ideal credit background? We go straight to Christina Roman, who lives...
Boost Your Efficiency With These Hacks For Maximum Productivity
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to supercharge your productivity and unlock your full potential? Today, we're diving deep into the world of productivity and sharing som...
Boost Your Efficiency With These Hacks For Maximum Productivity
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to supercharge your productivity and unlock your full potential? Today, we're diving deep into the world of productivity and sharing som...
Financial Self-Defense: Techniques for Outsmarting Scammers
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it really human nature to believe what we're told at first pass, but then start to doubt after the conversation ends? Should we be more doubtful fr...
Financial Self-Defense: Techniques for Outsmarting Scammers
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it really human nature to believe what we're told at first pass, but then start to doubt after the conversation ends? Should we be more doubtful fr...
From Stuck to Unstoppable: How to Get Up, Get Started, and Get Moving
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trish Hunt had no idea that one phone call in her late twenties would change her life. This call, for most of us, might stop us in our tracks forever,...
From Stuck to Unstoppable: How to Get Up, Get Started, and Get Moving
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trish Hunt had no idea that one phone call in her late twenties would change her life. This call, for most of us, might stop us in our tracks forever,...
Is It Taxable? (and an intro to Clarity Money) Greatest Hits Rewind
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fun with taxes! Riveting, isn't it? On this 2017 roundtable powwow, Paula, Len, and Greg McFarlane flexed their obscure tax knowledge. The show origin...
Is It Taxable? (and an intro to Clarity Money) Greatest Hits Rewind
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fun with taxes! Riveting, isn't it? On this 2017 roundtable powwow, Paula, Len, and Greg McFarlane flexed their obscure tax knowledge.The show origina...
When Retirement Seems Impossible (with Dr. Steve Wendel from Morningstar) Greatest Hits Rewind
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t miss our podcast rewind episode where we interview the head of behavioral science at Morningstar, Dr. Steve Wendel, on the topic of some poten...
When Retirement Seems Impossible (with Dr. Steve Wendel from Morningstar) Greatest Hits Rewind
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t miss our podcast rewind episode where we interview the head of behavioral science at Morningstar, Dr. Steve Wendel, on the topic of some poten...
Money Saving Hacks (with David Pogue) - Greatest Hits (Rewind)
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of paying retail for everything? David Pogue (of NOVA and CBS Sunday Morning fame) joins us to talk money-saving hacks. How much can you save ju...
Money Saving Hacks (with David Pogue) - Greatest Hits (Rewind)
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of paying retail for everything? David Pogue (of NOVA and CBS Sunday Morning fame) joins us to talk money-saving hacks. How much can you save ju...
Real Estate Kickstart: Exploring Investment Strategies
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is real estate the best investment for first-time investors? Today's roundtable discussion is a special one - our panel shares their thoughts, experie...
Real Estate Kickstart: Exploring Investment Strategies
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is real estate the best investment for first-time investors? Today's roundtable discussion is a special one - our panel shares their thoughts, experie...
Your World on Money - Behind the Scenes of the new Million Stories Series with host Andini Mankosinski
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you improve your credit, your real estate savvy, your knowledge of taxes, your ability to budget and save, and more? You listen to shows like S...
Your World on Money - Behind the Scenes of the new Million Stories Series with host Andini Mankosinski
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you improve your credit, your real estate savvy, your knowledge of taxes, your ability to budget and save, and more? You listen to shows like S...
Three Tales of Financial Triumph (with Jonathan Clements)
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many think that the people who write about money on the internet were either born with a special "saving and investing" gene, or they had to grind the...
Three Tales of Financial Triumph (with Jonathan Clements)
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many think that the people who write about money on the internet were either born with a special "saving and investing" gene, or they had to grind the...
Mastering Rollovers: Strategies for a Smooth Transition of Retirement Funds
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have assets in a previous employer's retirement plan? Would it be easier to consolidate all your retirement assets into one place? Today we're ...
Mastering Rollovers: Strategies for a Smooth Transition of Retirement Funds
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have assets in a previous employer's retirement plan? Would it be easier to consolidate all your retirement assets into one place? Today we're ...
From Orphan to Fintech Award Winner: How to Find Mentors, Build a Future, and Help Others Grow
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rosalia Gitau is a force of nature. Don't take our word for it...Monday's guest Michael Gilmore, creator of the prestigious Money Awareness and Inclus...
From Orphan to Fintech Award Winner: How to Find Mentors, Build a Future, and Help Others Grow
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rosalia Gitau is a force of nature. Don't take our word for it...Monday's guest Michael Gilmore, creator of the prestigious Money Awareness and Inclus...
Zen and the Art of Better Money Decisions
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does picking the right investments, avoiding debt, or saving for goals stress you out? To most of us -- even the best savers -- stress is a reality, a...
Zen and the Art of Better Money Decisions
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does picking the right investments, avoiding debt, or saving for goals stress you out? To most of us -- even the best savers -- stress is a reality, a...
Uncovering Money Wisdom from Dads
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Father's Day weekend, and thanks for joining us! In honor of Father's Day, our all-dad roundtable tackles the topic of what are some important l...
Uncovering Money Wisdom from Dads
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Father's Day weekend, and thanks for joining us! In honor of Father's Day, our all-dad roundtable tackles the topic of what are some important l...
Money Magnet Manifesto: Our Top 5 Money Mindset Tweaks to Build Wealth
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mindset. The one thing you can change instantly is to find more opportunities, attract more dollars, and win new income streams. OG and Joe both share...
Money Magnet Manifesto: Our Top 5 Money Mindset Tweaks to Build Wealth
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mindset. The one thing you can change instantly is to find more opportunities, attract more dollars, and win new income streams. OG and Joe both share...
Panning for Profits: Uncovering Wealth Lessons from the Old West
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto? Quick stock trades? A timeshare in a swamp? Huge profits? Taking advantage of people? Has that ever happened before? It turns out, that it has...
Panning for Profits: Uncovering Wealth Lessons from the Old West
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto? Quick stock trades? A timeshare in a swamp? Huge profits? Taking advantage of people? Has that ever happened before? It turns out, that it has...
Maximizing Your Money: Unveiling the Top 20 Money-Wasters You Should Skip
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really get what you pay for? Are some things just worth it to pay more for? We're beyond excited to welcome the one and only Paula Pant back to...
Maximizing Your Money: Unveiling the Top 20 Money-Wasters You Should Skip
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really get what you pay for? Are some things just worth it to pay more for? We're beyond excited to welcome the one and only Paula Pant back to...
One Woman's Inspiring Journey to Get Her Financial Ball Rolling (with Yanely Espinal)
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine growing up in a neighborhood where everyone is on government assistance, and still pulling yourself up onto your feet enough to attend one of ...
One Woman's Inspiring Journey to Get Her Financial Ball Rolling (with Yanely Espinal)
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine growing up in a neighborhood where everyone is on government assistance, and still pulling yourself up onto your feet enough to attend one of ...
From Covert Ops to Unleashing the Mind: Itamar Marani Shares Mindset Hacks
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Itamar Mirani had to control his emotions while working as a spy for the Israeli government. The way he worked through emotions, mental blocks, and mo...
From Covert Ops to Unleashing the Mind: Itamar Marani Shares Mindset Hacks
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Itamar Mirani had to control his emotions while working as a spy for the Israeli government. The way he worked through emotions, mental blocks, and mo...
Less is More: Simplifying Wealth for a Richer Life
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mom always said, "You can do more with less," but is that really true? Another popular line is, "problems are always more fun to show up to in a limo!...
Less is More: Simplifying Wealth for a Richer Life
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mom always said, "You can do more with less," but is that really true? Another popular line is, "problems are always more fun to show up to in a limo!...
Can You Finally Trust Annuities? Is Crypto For You? What's The Future of Money? (with Ric Edelman)
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ric Edelman has opinions, and they're both well-researched and timely. We pick his brain on annuities, crypto, central bank digital currency, and the ...
Can You Finally Trust Annuities? Is Crypto For You? What's The Future of Money? (with Ric Edelman)
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ric Edelman has opinions, and they're both well-researched and timely. We pick his brain on annuities, crypto, central bank digital currency, and the ...
Running Slow AF Toward Your (Big) Goals (with Martinus Evans)
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard the term "get rich slowly"? Today we're inspiring you to jump in the race! Martinus Evans was told, that as a 300 pound-plus man, that he...
Running Slow AF Toward Your (Big) Goals (with Martinus Evans)
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard the term "get rich slowly"? Today we're inspiring you to jump in the race! Martinus Evans was told, that as a 300 pound-plus man, that he...
Blueprint for Purposeful Living: Designing a Meaningful Life
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to unleash your inner life designer and make every day a vacation! Join the inspirational Heidi Dusek from the Ordinary Sherpa podcast as sh...
Blueprint for Purposeful Living: Designing a Meaningful Life
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to unleash your inner life designer and make every day a vacation! Join the inspirational Heidi Dusek from the Ordinary Sherpa podcast as sh...
How One Woman Flipped Five Dollars Into Millions
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mignon Francois was down to her last five dollars. Her power had been turned off and she flipped on a generator only at night so her kids would have s...
How One Woman Flipped Five Dollars Into Millions
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mignon Francois was down to her last five dollars. Her power had been turned off and she flipped on a generator only at night so her kids would have s...
Thrill on a Budget: Save Big and Have a Blast at Theme Parks
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here! Robert Niles kicks off our summer season by sharing deals and thrills around the nation's theme parks. We ask Mr. Theme Park Insider h...
Thrill on a Budget: Save Big and Have a Blast at Theme Parks
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here! Robert Niles kicks off our summer season by sharing deals and thrills around the nation's theme parks. We ask Mr. Theme Park Insider h...
What Does “Passive Income” Really Mean (and do we want it?)
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you actually sit back and make money without lifting a finger? Is winning the lottery truly a passive endeavor? Our Roundtable is diving into the ...
What Does “Passive Income” Really Mean (and do we want it?)
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you actually sit back and make money without lifting a finger? Is winning the lottery truly a passive endeavor? Our Roundtable is diving into the ...
Pennies to Prosperity: Unleashing Financial Wizardry with Erin Lowry, the 'Not-So-Broke' Millennial
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Lowry broke on the scene six years ago with her bestselling and groundbreaking book Broke Millennial. Today she's back on she podcast to dive int...
Pennies to Prosperity: Unleashing Financial Wizardry with Erin Lowry, the 'Not-So-Broke' Millennial
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Lowry broke on the scene six years ago with her bestselling and groundbreaking book Broke Millennial. Today she's back on she podcast to dive int...
Make "A Couple Million" Without Ruining Your Life (with Steve Chou)
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Chou has made lots of money. He didn't do it by "following his passion." He sold hankerchiefs with his wife, who wanted to quit her job. Togethe...
Make "A Couple Million" Without Ruining Your Life (with Steve Chou)
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Chou has made lots of money. He didn't do it by "following his passion." He sold hankerchiefs with his wife, who wanted to quit her job. Togethe...
Is "Being Great" Holding You Back?
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Stackers, it's second nature to want to be the best at everything; but when is it enough to just be good and not great? Are there instances where "...
Is "Being Great" Holding You Back?
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Stackers, it's second nature to want to be the best at everything; but when is it enough to just be good and not great? Are there instances where "...
The Happily Never After Show: Finding Help and Hope in Divorce
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your marriage is struggling? Today we'll share some of the horrible stories and (more importantly) how to solve them OR how to make ...
The Happily Never After Show: Finding Help and Hope in Divorce
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your marriage is struggling? Today we'll share some of the horrible stories and (more importantly) how to solve them OR how to make ...
Leadership Lessons To Help Your Career Take Flight (with Oscar Munoz)
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a great leader? What can you do to become one? We welcome the former CEO of United Airlines, Oscar Munoz, down in the basement to tackle th...
Leadership Lessons To Help Your Career Take Flight (with Oscar Munoz)
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a great leader? What can you do to become one? We welcome the former CEO of United Airlines, Oscar Munoz, down in the basement to tackle th...
Navigating Awkward Money Moments (plus Evil HR Lady) REWIND
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be caught blindsided by uncomfortable money questions! Tune into this roundtable conversation where Paula, Len, and O.G. try to come up with the...
Navigating Awkward Money Moments (plus Evil HR Lady) REWIND
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be caught blindsided by uncomfortable money questions! Tune into this roundtable conversation where Paula, Len, and O.G. try to come up with the...
Better–and Funnier–Flights (with Betty Thesky) REWIND
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before you fly off on your summer vacation, don’t miss our podcast rewind episode where we interview Betty Thesky of Betty in the Sky with a Suitcas...
Better–and Funnier–Flights (with Betty Thesky) REWIND
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before you fly off on your summer vacation, don’t miss our podcast rewind episode where we interview Betty Thesky of Betty in the Sky with a Suitcas...
Stop Delegating Money Decisions (with Bola Sokunbi) REWIND
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t miss our podcast rewind episode where we interview Bola Sokunbi on the topic of why it's essential to be involved and in control of your finan...
Stop Delegating Money Decisions (with Bola Sokunbi) REWIND
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t miss our podcast rewind episode where we interview Bola Sokunbi on the topic of why it's essential to be involved and in control of your finan...
The Art Of Balancing Relationships And Finances
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When money is tight, you gotta do what you gotta do. But who should you add to your financial accounts? What could possibly go wrong if you share mone...
The Art Of Balancing Relationships And Finances
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When money is tight, you gotta do what you gotta do. But who should you add to your financial accounts? What could possibly go wrong if you share mone...
"Going Pro" With Your Money Skills (with Rob Welch)
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've gotten the big call…it's time to go pro with your money? But what skills got you there? Today, to celebrate the NFL draft tomorrow, when doze...
"Going Pro" With Your Money Skills (with Rob Welch)
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've gotten the big call…it's time to go pro with your money? But what skills got you there? Today, to celebrate the NFL draft tomorrow, when doze...
Planning Retirement the RIGHT Way (with Veronica McCain)
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you do a better job planning for your retirement (and not just financially)? Are you anxious about transitioning into the next phase of your l...
Planning Retirement the RIGHT Way (with Veronica McCain)
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you do a better job planning for your retirement (and not just financially)? Are you anxious about transitioning into the next phase of your l...
Our Best Financial Tips For Graduates
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For millions of young prodigies, it's graduation season. But before they spread their wings and leave the nest, how will they afford it? Our roundtabl...
Our Best Financial Tips For Graduates
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For millions of young prodigies, it's graduation season. But before they spread their wings and leave the nest, how will they afford it? Our roundtabl...
Making a Financial Plan That Sticks (with Lawrence Sprung)
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of following the same old financial advice that doesn't seem to work for YOU? Do you want to create a financial plan that's tailored to ...
Making a Financial Plan That Sticks (with Lawrence Sprung)
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of following the same old financial advice that doesn't seem to work for YOU? Do you want to create a financial plan that's tailored to ...
Economics 101: A Study of Janet Yellen's Career (with Jon Hilsenrath)
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to welcome award-winning journalist, senior editor at The Wall Street Journal, expert on the Federal Reserve, and author of the bestse...
Economics 101: A Study of Janet Yellen's Career (with Jon Hilsenrath)
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to welcome award-winning journalist, senior editor at The Wall Street Journal, expert on the Federal Reserve, and author of the bestse...
Our Take on the "No Retirement Savings" Crisis
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have anything put away for retirement? If so, you're doing better than 50% of women and 47% of men ages 55-66, according to U.S. Census Bureau ...
Our Take on the "No Retirement Savings" Crisis
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have anything put away for retirement? If so, you're doing better than 50% of women and 47% of men ages 55-66, according to U.S. Census Bureau ...
Dumping Debt: How to Get Out of the Red and Into the Black (with Dorethia Kelly)
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No event could have wrecked our finances as bad, or for as long, as building a debt saddle had done. Between interest payments, added stress, and miss...
Dumping Debt: How to Get Out of the Red and Into the Black (with Dorethia Kelly)
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No event could have wrecked our finances as bad, or for as long, as building a debt saddle had done. Between interest payments, added stress, and miss...
Work-Life Harmony is Closer Than You Think (with Tina Wells)
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard a lot about work-life balance. On one end, the non-stress believers say that you should seek balance actively. On the other, "hustle" cult...
Work-Life Harmony is Closer Than You Think (with Tina Wells)
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard a lot about work-life balance. On one end, the non-stress believers say that you should seek balance actively. On the other, "hustle" cult...
Should You Take Advice From Televisions Money "Gurus"?
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who should you trust? Talking heads on television often have a LOT to say about your money. Yet, one popular television show called out a "guru" live,...