The Stacking Benjamins Show

Mastering Your Money (with Norm Champ)

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Much of the game around managing money is in doing the little things...not being tripped up by the small mistakes and doing those little things that c...

Navigating Awkward Money Moments (plus the Evil HR Lady)

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So, how much money do you make? Could a borrow a big sum of cash? Ever had any of THOSE moments? What do you do? Well today we'll discuss some serious...

The Life of an Accountant Spy (with Tracy Coenen)

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

She'll tell you over and over that her job isn't interesting. But if you're a money nerd, do we have a treat for you today, because accountant Tracy C...

Tales Of The Founding Fortunes (with Tom Schachtman)

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How did America get its start? Of course, by relying on the financial fortunes of a few of our founding fathers. Today we're rolling back the clock to...

Why's The FIRE Movement Getting More Heat? (plus an intro to Pillar)

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If the FIRE movement is so inspirational, why is it constantly under attack? More heat was lobbed at the early retirement movement last week by a coup...

Retirement 101 (with Michele Cagan)

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's get back to the basics. Everyone talks about retirement tools, projections, timelines, and tax strategies...what about answering, "How do I begi...

From BIG Debt to Around the World (with Reshawn Lee)

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is debt crushing your dreams? Are your relationships affected by students loans or credit card problems? You NEED to hear today's guest, Reshawn Lee, ...

Would You Walk Away From a Six-Figure Job? (plus an intro to our new SB course!)

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Birthday to our namesake Benjamin Franklin!! Today we'll celebrate by talking about one of our favorite topics, leaving your 9-5 job early. To h...

Navigating the SECURE Act

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your retirement options just became more robust. A new law called The SECURE Act passed late last year and today we're sharing ALL of the information ...

You CAN Have It All (with Romi Neustadt)

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you frustrated that your average day doesn't start out chasing your goals but instead reacting to everything else going on? Between kids, spouse o...

Your Smartest 2019 Money Moves (plus an intro to Gradifi)

11 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What money moves are you planning for 2019? From creating an emergency fund and increasing your 401k contributions, to downsizing and starting a side ...

Giving When You Don’t Think You Can (plus an intro to Round)

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For many of us, "charity begins at home" is our constant refrain. But you have to admit, it feels good to give and to be a part of a community. Not on...

Finding Your Tribe of Millionaires (with Tim Rhode)

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What goals do you want to achieve? It's easier to reach any destination with the right people around you. To help YOU find your best route toward your...

Digging Out: How To Kickstart Your 2020 Debt Cleanse (with Brian Karimzad)

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wake up January 1 with a hangover? Even if you didn't "over-imbibe" on alcohol, there's another hangover people suffer from: excess spending. Let's ma...

Our Magic 8 Ball Predicts The Future! (plus the future of FinTech with Ryan Falvey)

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Where is the market going to go in 2020? Who will win the election? What did we learn from the Magic 8 Ball predictions of 2019? We'll start by lookin...

You'll Be AWESOME in 2020! (with Neil Pasricha)

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While everyone else fights over whether this year or next is the beginning of a new decade, we'll help you focus your attention on the REAL issue: how...

Countdown to 2020: Building GREAT Habits For the Next Decade (Holiday Special)

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're ending 2019 with a fantastic look back at our interview with James Clear, author of Atomic Habits. One of the best thing you can do for yourself...

Countdown to 2020: What Did 2018 Teach Us About Money? (with Jill Schlesinger)

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jill Schlesinger gave us her top money lessons at the end of 2018, and we still think they're pretty great lessons to keep in mind a year later. We'l...

Countdown to 2020: What Should We Have Learned In 2017 (with Jean Chatzky)

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jean Chatzky gave us some fantastic lessons that we should've learned in 2017. Those financial lessons are still applicable two years later. We'll giv...

Countdown to 2020: What Should We Have Learned in 2016 (with David Bach)

28 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Back in 2016 we sat down with NYT Bestselling author David Bach to ask, "What should we have learned in 2016?" He had some great answers that still ap...

Countdown to 2020: What Should We Have Learned in 2015 (with Jill Schlesinger)

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

CBS Business Analyst and host of the wildly popular Jill On Money Show, Jill Schlesinger joins us in the basement to recap 2015. What should we have l...

Countdown to 2020: What Did We Learn In 2014? With Rod Griffin (Special)

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to day 2 of our look back at the lessons we've learned from the past decade. This year we took a special look at credit and family finances, t...

Countdown to 2020: What Did We Learn In 2013? With Scott Tiras (Special)

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With the end of the decade quickly approaching, we decided to mix things up a bit. Leading up to our first brand new show of the year on January 1st, ...

What Should We Have Learned in 2019? (with Liz Weston)

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've got the best linens out and mom's favorite table settings because Liz Weston is FINALLY headed down to the basement today to help us put a cap o...

Our Biggest Lessons From The Last Decade (plus an intro to RocketDollar)

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What have you learned from the past 10 years? We'll do a deeper dive on today's show with our roundtable gang...who (not surprisingly) have some takea...

Takeaways from 2019's Best Interviews

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What were your favorite moments of 2019? Today we'll lay our cards on the table and show you ours, plus what we learned from each of these stellar gue...

How Money Became Dangerous (with Chris Varelas)

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Money used to be easy. Go to the bank, make a deposit. Maybe you had a pension. Nearly everyone in America had Social Security. How did money become d...

Our Roundtable Team's TOP Holiday Tips (plus the Evil HR Lady!)

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do you not only survive the holiday season but thrive during it? Today our roundtable team rolls out their very best holiday survival ideas. We'll...

Surviving and Thriving During Holiday Party Season (with Carmine Gallo)

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the time of year when you're talking to more people AND making more impressions than any other time of year. How do you put your best foot forwar...

Planning the Perfect--and frugal--Holiday Party (with David Tutera)

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether for holidays, office events, or social get-togethers, December feels like the official month of parties. If you've ever thought about hosting ...

Our Best Investing Advice For Beginners (plus an intro to Titan)

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is there advice you wish you'd had when you started investing? Wish you could go back in time and tell yourself to do something differently? With the ...

Lessons From the Former NASDAQ Chief (with Robert Greifeld)

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What lessons can you learn from an entrepreneur in technology who was hired just after the turn of the century to lead one of the biggest exchanges on...

How To Lower Your Healthcare Costs (with Scott Heiser)

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Visit any online forum and you'll find someone complaining about their health insurance costs. While lots of people complain, our guest today says tha...

Board Games About Money and Economics (plus an intro to Find Your Meeple)

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering if there are any good games you can play about money or economics? Long time Stacking Benjamins fans know we have one non-financial event th...

Our 2019 Tech Deals Guide (with CNET's Bridget Carey)

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What are the hottest deals in tech this holiday season? What should you avoid? Back for her annual visit to the basement, Bridget Carey from CNET shar...

Our 2020 Black Friday Deal Guide (with Regina Conway from Slickdeals.net)

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, if you're an investor, the game just might be changing. In our headline segment, we'll share news about three big firms who just received the gr...

Underpaid? How NOT To Ask For Money (with Angelo Poli from Metpro)

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Think you're underpaid? You aren't alone. Are you even sure how much you should be earning in your position? On today's roundtable we'll discuss one p...

House Hacking For Wealth, Fun, and Profit (with Craig Curelop)

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder HOW you can finally get ahead? While some people moan that they just can't seem to make ends meet, Craig Curelop worked from the opposite ...

Zero Debt, Lots of College (with Anthony ONeal)

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While everyone else panics about student loans, what if YOU were able to reach your dream of a great education and ZERO debt? Wouldn't that be awesome...

Is "Self-Care" Spending Just Lying To Yourself? (plus an intro to Roger.ai)

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've all had those days. Nothing went right at work and on the way home you KNOW you'd feel better if you just stopped at the (insert favorite store)...

The Reason You Don't Reach Your Goals (with Tom and Ariana Sylvester)

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why you don't reach any of your goals? Tom and Ariana Sylvester were there. Over $70k in debt, newly married...they needed a plan. BUT mor...

Are Zero-Fee Trades the "New Black"? (plus our Veteran's Day special featuring Ellie Kay)

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Raising financial literacy rates in the country is not only important for the population at large but especially for military service members. That's ...

Should You Marry for Money - And an intro to ParkMobile (SB 101)

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're finishing out our rewind week with one very interesting topic: should you marry for money? Tune back in next week for another 8 weeks of brand n...

And Then He Pulled a Gun - How Leisa Petersons Life Changed In An Instant (SB RWD 100)

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking a look back to an episode originally aired in 2016 about a crazy story that left our guest traumatized. She went on to use that fear to c...

From $52,000 in Debt to Early Retirement (RWD 99 w/ Deacon Hayes)

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How about a kick in the pants financially? Deacon Hayes got one...and today, you're going to get one too, especially if you want to be motivated to pa...

Are Super Savers Overlooking a Potentially BIG Problem? (plus an intro to Resolve)

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You have your financial plan, you've cut back on the lattes and the subscriptions, you've downsized your home, you know how much debt you need to pay ...

Adulting Horror Stories (with Amanda Holden and Chuck Jaffe)

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Since October is almost Oct-over it's time to turn down the lights and look over your shoulder because today someone might be playing a spook-tacular ...

Understanding Your Investments (with J. David Stein)

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you understand investments? If not, today's show is for you...and if you DO, today's show probably still is for you, because our guest is all about...

Dreaming about Starting a Business? Here Are The Questions To Ask Beforehand (plus Justin Pogue on Rental Secrets)

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You're ready to jump into the waters of entrepreneurship...or maybe you aren't, but you ARE curious. What questions should you ask yourself BEFORE you...

Igniting Success (with Dr. Melanie Katzman)

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What if the difference between today's mediocrity and tomorrow's succes were all steps you've heard before? Things you can do TODAY to get where you w...

Avoiding the Looming Retirement Crisis (with Chad Parks)

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's a storm coming toward retirements all over the United States (and elsewhere). Pensions are broken, Social Security is headed toward big cuts, ...

Should You Love Your Career? (with Angelo Poli from Metpro)

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to your career, should you love what you do? A blog post our friend R.L. Graham reads says, "Maybe not." Is that right? We've heard a TO...

When Diversification Is Better, But Works Against You

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This year, diversification may have COST you money, as it has many college endowment funds. We'll dive into that topic and three more in our first-eve...

Leadership Lessons From Walt Disney (with Pat Williams)

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering how the best and brightest leaders emerge in any organization? Whether you're running a business or just your household, we all need leaders...

What’s The Best Career Advice We’ve Ever Received? (plus an intro to Froogal.us)

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What do you get when you place a bunch of seasoned workers in a room? You immediately start telling stories about the best career advice anyone has ev...

How Did College Get So $%!& Expensive? (with Caitlin Zaloom)

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why are college costs increasing so fast? While there are lots of theories, only one researcher has reached out to many middle-class families to direc...

Let's Learn To Be Rich (with Ramit Sethi)

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What would you say to someone who said they could teach you to be rich? Would you have a hard time believing them? Today we'll sit down with the perso...

The Untold Truth About Success (plus an intro to Nav.it)

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is it frustrated watching successful people work? They seem to do it so easily....and sometimes they even tell you that it IS easy. But is that the tr...

A First-Timer's Adventure Into Van Life (with the Mad Money Monsters)

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what it would be like to buy a van and hit the road? Van life is an exciting reality for many people you read about online...but would it ...

Blazing Your Own Path to Independence (with Chris Mamula)

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hoping to retire someday? What about retiring early? On today's show we'll sit down with Chris Mamula who retired at...wait for it....41, about how he...

The Case For and Against Hiring a Coach (plus the top cities for digital nomads)

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does it makes sense to hire a coach? Our roundtable discussion today is all around the pros and cons of finding a coach--why do you need one in the fi...

Am I Doing Money Right? (with Colleen Bordeaux)

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if you're handling your money right? Sure you have. More important, have you ever worried that you aren't doing LIFE correctly?...

Crazy, Funny Money (with Paul Ollinger)

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How does a guy with a great job at Facebook end up as a standup comedian? Today we talk to Paul Ollinger, host of the new Crazy Money podcast, about c...

Can "More" Really Make You Happier? (plus a look at mortgage innovation with Joel Gurman)

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We spend more and buy stuff to make us happy, but does it? Does more really equal better? On today's show we dive into a recent blog post from the Fou...

Running From Burnout (with Nicole Lapin)

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At some point you feel fried. Been there? Today's guest, Nicole Lapin, has been there. She thought she could outrun her problems and find success...an...

What To Do After The Car Crash (with Elizabeth Calora)

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Would you know what to do in the 24 hours after a car accident? What about that next 7 days? The days following an accident is a stressful time, but f...

Does Faster Equal Better With Financial Decisions? (plus an update from Zeta)

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Speed kills" is a popular phrase, but in business, you already hear that faster = better. But is it? If you make a mistake with your money, whether i...

5 (Good) Reasons To Invest In Real Estate (with Michele Cagan)

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about investing in the wide world of real estate but weren't sure whether it was for you? Today's guest, Michele Cagan, says tha...

Want Better Answers in Life? Here's How to Get Them (with Andy Andrews)

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want better answers in your life? It may seem like a simple solution, but Andy Andrews, New York Times best-selling author, says you just need ...

The Problem with Saying "I'm Broke" (SB RWD 97)

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Fintern is finishing out our rewind week with one of our old school roundtable favorites: we're talking about lies about retirement. You can read ...

Special Money With Friends Introduction!

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Time for something a little different in the basement! While it's still "rewind week" here, instead of playing an old SB episode, we instead are servi...

How I Handed A Hacker Over $50000 (SB RWD 96)

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our Stacking Benjamins rewind week! Normally doing this week we would play you some of our favorite episodes from the past that you may hav...

What Are Money Podcast Listeners Worried About? (live from Podcast Movement)

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What do YOU worry about when it comes to money? Is it the same thing others worry about? Today we head to sunny Orlando, the home of Podcast Movement ...

How the *$#! Do You Pick Wine? (with Dave Falchek)

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever walk into a wine store and wonder what all the labels mean? Looking for a way to upgrade your Labor Day celebration without spending a ton of mon...

How To Eat Smart and Waste Less (with Frankie Celenza)

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're celebrating Labor Day in style (and a week early) with Frankie Celenza, the chef at Struggle Meals on the Tastemade network. We'll talk not only...

Is It Harder To Retire Early With Children? (Plus an intro to Mercari)

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We see people without children retiring early all the time. Is that because children are the speed bumps on the road to the financial heaven? We'll as...

What's a Sandwich Cost? An Inflation Study, the Fun Way (Len Penzo's annual sandwich survey)

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Len Penzo is the king of the sandwich study...and of independent thinking ABOUT sandwiches (and many, many other topics). On today's show we dive into...

The Five Money Lies (with Rob Berger)

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we sit down with Rob Berger, host of the Dough Roller podcast and author of Retire Before Mom & Dad about the five lies we all are told abo...

Is Buying a House a Waste of Money? (plus a discussion with Jean Statler from Alliance for Lifetime Income)

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today our roundtable discussion focuses on one set of homeowners who successfully sold their house, but realized that they could've saved $60,000 if t...

Becoming One Of The Grateful Dead (with Carol Weisman)

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Who wouldn't want to be one of the Grateful Dead (love the play on the rock band name, don't you?)? Today we'll ask the question, "When's the last tim...

Solving The Biggest Threat To Your Retirement (with Shawn Britt)

11 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While we all love talking financial independence, side hustles, and paying off huge amounts of debt, another topic doesn't get enough attention, mostl...

Here's How To Ditch Your Full-Time Job (plus an intro to Chipper)

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sick of working for "the man"? Today we'll talk to a woman who's never held down a single full time job but who's created a career out of what most pe...

Would The Godfather, Don Draper, or Pam Beasley Qualify For Life Insurance?

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how an insurance company would look at some of your favorite movie and television series characters? We might be nerds (who are we kidding...

Hustling Like PT Barnum (with biographer Robert Wilson) DETAILS

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

PT Barnum was the king of over-the-top sales pitches...or was he? He certainly was the king of hustling to earn a living. If you're looking for a role...

The 10th Annual Plutus Awards Reveal Show (and discussion)

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're absolutely thrilled to bring you the best in 2019's personal finance indie podcasts, blogs, and video. Today we welcome Miranda Marquit from the...

Finding Greatness in Your Career (the life of Robert Mann)

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The cast in the Broadway play "Rent" asks, "How do you measure the life of a man?" Today we ask that question as we speak with Nicholas Mann (a great ...

Stop Delegating Your Money Decisions (with Bola Sokunbi)

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bola Sokunbi tells us the amazing story growing up with a mother who was initially left out, like many women, of the family's financial decisions. Whe...

Lessons From Some of The Biggest Investing Mistakes of All Time (with an intro to OneClass)

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has made mistakes during their life. Lord knows, we've made our share. While we thankfully forget about a lot of the smaller mistakes we ma...

Top CIA Secrets to Achieving Better Communication (with Jason Hanson)

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Being a good communicator is a crucial skill we don't pay enough attention to. It's easy for us money nerds financially-minded individuals to learn ...

Happy Birthday, Mr. Roth! (Your Letters)

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have two exciting announcements that mom wanted us to share with you about today's show: One - We're answering your letters, including a BUNCH of ...

One Redditor's Guide to Cleaning Up $16,000 of Debt (plus an intro to Bumped)

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With debt piling up, savings gone, and your credit cards maxed out, how do you pull yourself out of the hole and get on the right financial path? The ...

Stumbling Your Way Toward Your Financial Goals (with Carl Richards)

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What if life weren't so complicated? What if you could stop worrying about lower expense ratios, cheaper insurances, bigger spreadsheets, or trying to...

Decluttering Your Life - Financial and Otherwise (with Tracy McCubbin

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Clutter is everywhere. We buy more stuff to make us happy and all it does is makes us miserable and broke. How do we get out of the cycle? On today's ...

Navigating Life's Awkward Money Situations (plus an intro to Token)

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Picture this: You and your friends are taking a road trip. You get off the highway and pull up to the third gas station of the day. You cut the igniti...

The 4 Secrets to Communicating About Money

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Worried about fighting with the people in your life about money? Here's the way to end it. Even if you're just struggling to talk to other people in y...

Working Harder AND Smarter (with Shaan Patel)

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shaan Patel is one of the best examples you'll find of a person who started with some big disadvantages but who never made excuses about his situation...

9 Retirement Savings Lies (plus an intro to Fee Belly) SB RWD 95

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What are some of the biggest lies of retirement planning? Today we'll finish off our rewind week with one of our old school roundtable episodes. Back ...

Sell a Home Fast (with Mindy Jensen) SB RWD 94

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If anyone knows how to sell a house, it's Mindy Jensen. Not only is she a house flipper extraordinaire, but she also works at BiggerPockets, the home ...

Mastering The New Rules of Work (with Kathryn Minshew and Alex Cavoulacos) SB RWD 93

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The rules of work have changed over the last several years. You need to stay up to date on what's relevant so you aren't left behind and miss the next...

The Downside of an Early Retirement (plus lessons from Roush Fenway Racing) DETAILS

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Less stress, easy overhead, and being debt-free... those are three fantastic reasons to chase financial independence. For a growing number of investor...