The Stacking Benjamins Show

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,...

Last Minute Tax Tips That Could Save You Thousands (with CPA Bob Wheeler)

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to hit "send' on your taxes? Before you do, Bob Wheeler from the Money You Should Ask podcast, and a working CPA, joins us to dive into what YOU...

Last Minute Tax Tips That Could Save You Thousands (with CPA Bob Wheeler)

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to hit "send' on your taxes? Before you do, Bob Wheeler from the Money You Should Ask podcast, and a working CPA, joins us to dive into what YOU...

Spanx Your Budget to Slim Expenses (with Allison Baggerly)

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Allison Baggerly was in trouble. She owed a TON of money to everyone and had just found out she was now pregnant. How does she solve the problem?On to...

Spanx Your Budget to Slim Expenses (with Allison Baggerly)

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Allison Baggerly was in trouble. She owed a TON of money to everyone and had just found out she was now pregnant. How does she solve the problem?On to...

Our Best Secrets to Slash Your Grocery Budget and Save Big

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every time we go to the grocery store, it seems like the prices of whatever is on our list keep rising. In today's roundtable discussion, we look at a...

Our Best Secrets to Slash Your Grocery Budget and Save Big

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every time we go to the grocery store, it seems like the prices of whatever is on our list keep rising. In today's roundtable discussion, we look at a...

Who CAN We Trust With Our Money and Career? (with Dr. Henry Cloud)

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trust. The foundation of modern society is built on it. Today we are fortunate to welcome Dr. Henry Cloud to the Basement to talk about who is actuall...

Who CAN We Trust With Our Money and Career? (with Dr. Henry Cloud)

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trust. The foundation of modern society is built on it. Today we are fortunate to welcome Dr. Henry Cloud to the Basement to talk about who is actuall...

What If We Asked, "How Much Do You Earn?" More Often? (with Maya Lau)

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you down with OPP? Award-winning former investigative journalist for the LA Times Maya Lau joins us to discuss exactly what would happen if we ask...

What If We Asked, "How Much Do You Earn?" More Often? (with Maya Lau)

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you down with OPP? Award-winning former investigative journalist for the LA Times Maya Lau joins us to discuss exactly what would happen if we ask...

Lessons From Nearly Losing All of Your Money: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How would you react if you suddenly had all your access to money cut off from your bank? Welcome to a special Friday episode of Stacking Benjamins! In...

Lessons From Nearly Losing All of Your Money: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How would you react if you suddenly had all your access to money cut off from your bank? Welcome to a special Friday episode of Stacking Benjamins! In...

Reboot Your Career or Your Life (with Joanne Lipman)

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's never too late to change. If you're unhappy with where you've been and where you seem to be headed, it's time to hit the reset button. Today, to ...

Reboot Your Career or Your Life (with Joanne Lipman)

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's never too late to change. If you're unhappy with where you've been and where you seem to be headed, it's time to hit the reset button. Today, to ...

$1,000,000 March Madness Real Estate Bracket: Experts Debate the Best Strategy to Make Money Quickly

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Help us narrow a field of 16 different strategies to reach a cool MILLION dollars to one winner. They're seeded and ready to go (follow along on our s...

$1,000,000 March Madness Real Estate Bracket: Experts Debate the Best Strategy to Make Money Quickly

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Help us narrow a field of 16 different strategies to reach a cool MILLION dollars to one winner. They're seeded and ready to go (follow along on our s...

Plan Better and Achieve More: Two Case Studies of Financial Planning Success (with Taylor Schulte)

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What could you achieve if you planned better? CFP Taylor Schulte shares two stories told by financial planners about clients who achieved extraordinar...

Plan Better and Achieve More: Two Case Studies of Financial Planning Success (with Taylor Schulte)

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What could you achieve if you planned better? CFP Taylor Schulte shares two stories told by financial planners about clients who achieved extraordinar...

10 Expenses That Are Stealing Your Wealth (And What You Can Do About It)

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Saint Patrick's Day, Stackers! Have you ever found yourself wondering what are the expenses most primed to cut back on in order to stack some bi...

10 Expenses That Are Stealing Your Wealth (And What You Can Do About It)

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Saint Patrick's Day, Stackers! Have you ever found yourself wondering what are the expenses most primed to cut back on in order to stack some bi...

Kara Goucher on Abuse, Money, and the Elite Nike Running Team

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Olympian and distance running star Kara Goucher joins us to share explosive details involving Alberto Salazar, the disgraced coach of the Elite Nike R...

Kara Goucher on Abuse, Money, and the Elite Nike Running Team

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Olympian and distance running star Kara Goucher joins us to share explosive details involving Alberto Salazar, the disgraced coach of the Elite Nike R...

Increase Your Income with Short-Term Rentals (with AirBnB queen Lauren Keene Aumond)

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we dive into the short-term rental game. Think it's difficult? So did our guest Lauren Keene Aumond, until she began practicing a few techniques...

Increase Your Income with Short-Term Rentals (with AirBnB queen Lauren Keene Aumond)

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we dive into the short-term rental game. Think it's difficult? So did our guest Lauren Keene Aumond, until she began practicing a few techniques...

Our Favorite Tax Software (with Robert Farrington from TheCollegeInvestor.com)

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who's excited about Tax Day this year? Anyone? Bueller? Even though this year's tax-filing deadline is pushed back to April 18, don't let it sneak up ...

Our Favorite Tax Software (with Robert Farrington from TheCollegeInvestor.com)

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who's excited about Tax Day this year? Anyone? Bueller? Even though this year's tax-filing deadline is pushed back to April 18, don't let it sneak up ...

SPECIAL: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse - What Happened and How Does It Affect Your Plan?

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Silicon Valley Bank's collapse is the second-largest FDIC takeover since the Great Depression. What does that mean for you, your money, and your long ...

SPECIAL: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse - What Happened and How Does It Affect Your Plan?

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Silicon Valley Bank's collapse is the second-largest FDIC takeover since the Great Depression. What does that mean for you, your money, and your long ...

Smart Money Moves: Building Financial Habits That Last a Lifetime

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing finances can be intimidating, especially for beginners. However, initiating regular money conversations early on can be a great way to intr...

Smart Money Moves: Building Financial Habits That Last a Lifetime

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing finances can be intimidating, especially for beginners. However, initiating regular money conversations early on can be a great way to intr...

Stacking Stories: Tales of Expat Living, Selling a Business, and Frugal Living from our Stacker Community

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we invite three inspiring Stackers down to the basement to share their stories- Amy Minkley, an ex-pat who is hosting a Financial Independence R...

Stacking Stories: Tales of Expat Living, Selling a Business, and Frugal Living from our Stacker Community

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we invite three inspiring Stackers down to the basement to share their stories- Amy Minkley, an ex-pat who is hosting a Financial Independence R...

SPECIAL: Stacking Deeds Episode 1 - "Top 5 Places to Start With Real Estate Investing"

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join our brand new sister show Stacking Deeds, as hosts Alan Corey and Crystal Hammond dive into the world of real estate. We'll cover headlines about...

SPECIAL: Stacking Deeds Episode 1 - "Top 5 Places to Start With Real Estate Investing"

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join our brand new sister show Stacking Deeds, as hosts Alan Corey and Crystal Hammond dive into the world of real estate. We'll cover headlines about...

From Big Benjamins to The Big House (with Shaun Hayes)

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Think earning a lot of money is the key to success? Today's guest will tell you that you can always make more money, but you can't create a new reputa...

From Big Benjamins to The Big House (with Shaun Hayes)

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Think earning a lot of money is the key to success? Today's guest will tell you that you can always make more money, but you can't create a new reputa...

Shifting Your Mindset (with Blueprint Income) - REWIND

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you ever feel stuck? Here's a question: How did you stop thinking about doing something important in your life/career/money and actually got start...

Shifting Your Mindset (with Blueprint Income) - REWIND

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you ever feel stuck? Here's a question: How did you stop thinking about doing something important in your life/career/money and actually got start...

Finding Financial Wholeness (with Tiffany Aliche – The Budgetnista) - REWIND

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you have financial security, but lacked financial wholeness? Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche shares that she felt more complete BEFORE achieving ...

Finding Financial Wholeness (with Tiffany Aliche – The Budgetnista) - REWIND

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you have financial security, but lacked financial wholeness? Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche shares that she felt more complete BEFORE achieving ...

Your 14 Best Minutes Today (with Chris Field), Inflation’s Back, and RIP Chuck - REWIND

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don't miss our podcast rewind episode where we interview Chris Field on the topic of changing the world with just 14 minutes of your time. Chris share...

Your 14 Best Minutes Today (with Chris Field), Inflation’s Back, and RIP Chuck - REWIND

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don't miss our podcast rewind episode where we interview Chris Field on the topic of changing the world with just 14 minutes of your time. Chris share...

Young vs. Old: Which Saving Strategies Are Right for You?

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many savings strategies out there, but which are right for YOU? If you're young, how does your savings plan differ from the plans of olde...

Young vs. Old: Which Saving Strategies Are Right for You?

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many savings strategies out there, but which are right for YOU? If you're young, how does your savings plan differ from the plans of olde...

Tracking Trillions of Illicit Benjamins (with Raymond Baker)

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Raymond Baker has spent a lifetime hunting down invisible money. Today he takes us down the rabbit hole…from offshore accounts, to creative accounti...

Tracking Trillions of Illicit Benjamins (with Raymond Baker)

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Raymond Baker has spent a lifetime hunting down invisible money. Today he takes us down the rabbit hole…from offshore accounts, to creative accounti...

From Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Leap (with Amy Porterfield)

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine owning a company and working from anywhere, doing whatever you like, and changing the world around you. How great would life be? If you've eve...

From Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Leap (with Amy Porterfield)

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine owning a company and working from anywhere, doing whatever you like, and changing the world around you. How great would life be? If you've eve...

12 Simple Steps To Financial Independence

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One question we've been asked a TON is this: "What are the steps (in order!) that I should follow to optimize the path toward my goals? While we've pr...

12 Simple Steps To Financial Independence

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One question we've been asked a TON is this: "What are the steps (in order!) that I should follow to optimize the path toward my goals? While we've pr...

Thinking Beyond "The Money" (plus Gen Z is rockin'!)

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scarlett Cochran has lived the struggle and overcome it. Today she shares not only how to shrug off all of the self-doubt and short-term setbacks...sh...

Thinking Beyond "The Money" (plus Gen Z is rockin'!)

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scarlett Cochran has lived the struggle and overcome it. Today she shares not only how to shrug off all of the self-doubt and short-term setbacks...sh...

Build Better Relationships (our Valentine's Day Special!)

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you LOVE stacking some Benjamins, you need great relationships...with your boss, your co-workers, your clients and customers, your network. But how...

Build Better Relationships (our Valentine's Day Special!)

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you LOVE stacking some Benjamins, you need great relationships...with your boss, your co-workers, your clients and customers, your network. But how...

Building Your Personal Brand: The Art of Self-Marketing

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How's your personal branding? Have you thought about how you market yourself? Today we dive into why building a personal brand is essential and how to...

Building Your Personal Brand: The Art of Self-Marketing

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How's your personal branding? Have you thought about how you market yourself? Today we dive into why building a personal brand is essential and how to...

Top 5 Plays to Win Your Money Championship

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you think we could let this weekend's Super Bowl pass without linking money to the big game? Of course not! Today, Joe and OG dive into their top ...

Top 5 Plays to Win Your Money Championship

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you think we could let this weekend's Super Bowl pass without linking money to the big game? Of course not! Today, Joe and OG dive into their top ...

Lessons From Tulsa, 1921 (with Kevin Matthews)

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Greenwood District of Tulsa was a vibrant community in the early 1900s. In fact, it may have been the wealthiest predominantly black neighborhood ...

Lessons From Tulsa, 1921 (with Kevin Matthews)

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Greenwood District of Tulsa was a vibrant community in the early 1900s. In fact, it may have been the wealthiest predominantly black neighborhood ...

Sell Your House for More Money

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's house-selling season, and if you're prepping to move, we have a roundtable show of experts for you! Our team will chat through a recent Philadelp...

Sell Your House for More Money

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's house-selling season, and if you're prepping to move, we have a roundtable show of experts for you! Our team will chat through a recent Philadelp...

Happy Money, Happy Life (with Jason Vitug)

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when life seems like it's a struggle? Jason Vitug has been there. Chasing his career at full speed, suddenly everything broke down. His...

Happy Money, Happy Life (with Jason Vitug)

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when life seems like it's a struggle? Jason Vitug has been there. Chasing his career at full speed, suddenly everything broke down. His...

Make Better Insurance Decisions (with Amy Finkelstein)

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to impress your friends at your next neighborhood cookout? Not only tell them that you saved money on your insurance, but also humblebrag that yo...

Make Better Insurance Decisions (with Amy Finkelstein)

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to impress your friends at your next neighborhood cookout? Not only tell them that you saved money on your insurance, but also humblebrag that yo...

Spend Your Time Working or Investing?

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

They say that money makes you money...so when investing should you spend your time seeking "alpha" (bigger returns than normal) or should you spend mo...

Spend Your Time Working or Investing?

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

They say that money makes you money...so when investing should you spend your time seeking "alpha" (bigger returns than normal) or should you spend mo...

Trick Your Brain to Stack More Benjamins

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I know what you're thinking, your brain is the smartest part of your body. But to quote comedian Emo Philips, look who's telling you that. Your brain ...

Trick Your Brain to Stack More Benjamins

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I know what you're thinking, your brain is the smartest part of your body. But to quote comedian Emo Philips, look who's telling you that. Your brain ...

How to Reboot Your Career (with Jill Schlesinger)

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've all that that pivot in life, changing directions in our career. Joe sold his business at 40. OG has moved firms. Doug has worked at many firms (...

How to Reboot Your Career (with Jill Schlesinger)

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've all that that pivot in life, changing directions in our career. Joe sold his business at 40. OG has moved firms. Doug has worked at many firms (...

Rethinking Money-Spending Traditions: Are They Worth It?

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have traditions that you value? Today we discuss traditions of all types and whether they are worth the money. Also, we advise on how to keep t...

Rethinking Money-Spending Traditions: Are They Worth It?

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have traditions that you value? Today we discuss traditions of all types and whether they are worth the money. Also, we advise on how to keep t...

Our Top 5 Parts of Financial Planning

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do YOU look forward to when it comes to building and implementing your financial plan? If you're the average person online, you may think that a ...

Our Top 5 Parts of Financial Planning

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do YOU look forward to when it comes to building and implementing your financial plan? If you're the average person online, you may think that a ...

Beginning With Nothing? Start Here! (with Candy Valentino)

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of thinking, "Other people have money...how come I can't get any?" Candy Valentino has been there. She was born into poverty, but luckily also i...

Beginning With Nothing? Start Here! (with Candy Valentino)

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of thinking, "Other people have money...how come I can't get any?" Candy Valentino has been there. She was born into poverty, but luckily also i...

How Many Ways Can I Buy Real Estate?

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take our first dive of 2023 into the real estate pool with an episode on the basics: how CAN you purchase properties? We grabbed a piece from...

How Many Ways Can I Buy Real Estate?

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take our first dive of 2023 into the real estate pool with an episode on the basics: how CAN you purchase properties? We grabbed a piece from...

Love or Money? How To Win at Both

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Often we're asked, "Should I chase a career I love or follow the Benjamins?" It turns out, according to two researchers, you may not need to choose. A...

Love or Money? How To Win at Both

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Often we're asked, "Should I chase a career I love or follow the Benjamins?" It turns out, according to two researchers, you may not need to choose. A...

Forget Fame & Fortune: Here's The True Keys To Happier Living

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to be rich? Harvard's Dr. Robert Waldinger says more money won't necessarily make you happier. Fame? Yeah, that doesn't do it, either. Today we d...

Forget Fame & Fortune: Here's The True Keys To Happier Living

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to be rich? Harvard's Dr. Robert Waldinger says more money won't necessarily make you happier. Fame? Yeah, that doesn't do it, either. Today we d...

Our Magic 8 Ball Predicts 2023!

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every year we ask a magic 8 ball that Len Penzo purchased at Walmart to predict the future. In the early years the ball was spot-on. Lately...not so m...

Our Magic 8 Ball Predicts 2023!

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every year we ask a magic 8 ball that Len Penzo purchased at Walmart to predict the future. In the early years the ball was spot-on. Lately...not so m...

Celebrating 1300 Episodes of Stacking Benjamins

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like yesterday we were fastening the string between two tin cans in mom's basement to make a podcast...but now we've actually reached 1300 ep...

Celebrating 1300 Episodes of Stacking Benjamins

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like yesterday we were fastening the string between two tin cans in mom's basement to make a podcast...but now we've actually reached 1300 ep...

Stop Overcommitting in 2023 (with Dr. Don Davis)

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If there's anything we've become great at, it's committing too much of our time, money, and lives to things we don't care about. Today we'll help you ...

Stop Overcommitting in 2023 (with Dr. Don Davis)

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If there's anything we've become great at, it's committing too much of our time, money, and lives to things we don't care about. Today we'll help you ...

Magic 8 Ball - 2022 Predictions Answered - Rewind

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Magic 8 Ball is back. Ahead of our show next week where our regulars will ask the Magic 8 Ball their questions for the coming year, we're going ba...

Magic 8 Ball - 2022 Predictions Answered - Rewind

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Magic 8 Ball is back. Ahead of our show next week where our regulars will ask the Magic 8 Ball their questions for the coming year, we're going ba...

Could You Be A Great Leader? (with David Gergen) - Best Of 2022

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to be a great leader? David Gergen served four US Presidents (from both parties) and believes that our youth have the potential to b...

Could You Be A Great Leader? (with David Gergen) - Best Of 2022

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to be a great leader? David Gergen served four US Presidents (from both parties) and believes that our youth have the potential to b...

Lessons from Cirque du Soleil’s Daniel Lamarre on your Work and Career - Best Of 2022

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inspiration can come from almost anywhere and creativity plays a huge role. Don't think you are creative enough to come up with great ideas? Think aga...

Lessons from Cirque du Soleil’s Daniel Lamarre on your Work and Career - Best Of 2022

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inspiration can come from almost anywhere and creativity plays a huge role. Don't think you are creative enough to come up with great ideas? Think aga...

How To Make Influence Your Superpower (with Zoe Chance) - Best Of 2022

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Step into the New Year with a new perspective on influence. Getting what you want and deserve doesn't have to be a negative thing. Zoe Chance is an ex...

How To Make Influence Your Superpower (with Zoe Chance) - Best Of 2022

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Step into the New Year with a new perspective on influence. Getting what you want and deserve doesn't have to be a negative thing. Zoe Chance is an ex...

Earn More, Live Better, and Find Good Role Models (with Professor Scott Galloway) - Best Of 2022

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finding great mentors and role models isn't always easy. Once you find one, hold on tight. Professor Scott Galloway joined us to share his thoughts on...