The Stacking Benjamins Show

Meet the Mad Money Monsters

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're bringing two specially picked Halloween inspired guests down to the basement today, (and as a bonus, for once we can call all of our cobwebs and...

How Much Cash Buys Financial Independence? (Your Letters)

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're kicking off the week talking about new jobs, annuities, paying down your mortgage, and spreadsheets....that's right, it's our favorite episode: ...

Financial Terms You Need To Know (plus an intro to Cozy)

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Just like how you need to know where the pedals are when you ride a bike, learning the key financial terms is an important part of your success as a s...

Money Mistakes and Wins, plus Leadership Lessons from the Negro Leagues Museum (live podcasts with Chris Browning and Joel Goldberg!)

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we bring you two fantastic podcast episodes in a single package! As part of our three city tour we headed to Orlando, where Chris Browning and t...

How One Family Paid Off $74,000 of Debt

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Need inspiration to pay off your debt? We have it today. Alaya Linton from the blog HopeandCents.com and her husband paid off over $74,000 of debt in....

The ONE Thing You Need To Figure Out (plus Jake Hare from Launchpeer)

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What's the ONE thing you need to figure out to get what you really want? A popular blogger wrote a piece on the topic and today we have a special all-...

From Runaway To Entrepreneur (with Brynne Conroy)

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a success story: Brynne was couch surfing because she had nowhere to go and now is releasing one of the biggest financial books of the year. Th...

Building Habits That Stick (with James Clear)

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Spend $10 on fast-food at lunch, or carry in a bag lunch to eat in at the office? Order some delivery for dinner because you're too busy, or meal prep...

Ever Try THESE Extremely Frugal (and maybe gross) Money Savers?

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Being financially prudent is one thing, but when does saving money cross the line into being extremely, and possibly even grossly, frugal? Helping us ...

From Disorganized to Money Management Ninja (with Belinda Rosenblum)

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you become a money pro? Like most people...you start off as a financial nightmare and you learn the hard lessons that teach you how to be much ...

Kicking the 9-5 To The Curb (with Lee Huffman)

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our featured guest coming down to the basement has two kids... and he still kicked his job to the curb and made the jump to the self-employed route. W...

What Innovation Is Coming To YOUR Wallet?

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Long-time basement listeners know what the Friday after FinCon means... it's our episode you know and love: when we take you on a tour of some of the ...

Turning Inner Strength Into Outer Money Success (with Beth Burns)

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today in the basement we're turning inner strength into outer money success with financial coach Beth Burns. Plus, in our headlines segment, do you li...

Health and Your Money: The Groovy-est Episode Ever

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You first heard him on our Friday roundtable episode... and now he's coming back for his victory lap (and the mic all to himself). Today we welcome Mr...

Lying About Your Money (plus an intro to RateGravity)

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever lied about how much money you make? Most likely, along with the rest of us, you've probably puffed up the number at least once in your...

Suze Orman

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're pulling out all the stops today because we're talking to a special guest that you may (or may not) have heard of... Suze Orman. We'll talk all t...

Finding Quantum Success With Work And Money (with Christy Whitman)

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're kicking off Monday by talking by asking, how do you achieve quantum success with your career and your MONEY? Helping us improve our financial li...

11 Reasons Why You’re Not Making MORE Money

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what outside factors are keeping you from making more money? If so, it turns out you're not the only one asking that nagging question... b...

What To Do With Big (Sudden) Money with Doug Goldstein

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you found yourself with a big inheritance? You might have some ideas on that, but do you really know what you SHOULD do if you fo...

From Zero To Million Dollar Listings (with Ryan Serhant)

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Need a kick in the pants when it comes to your career? Time to look inward and make some improvements? Check. We've got you covered. Thinking about se...

10 Money Leaks to Plug NOW!

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Spend $8 at the coffee shop, $5 dollars for a little snack later on... maybe $20 eating dinner at a restaurant with your co-workers later tonight. Rin...

BONUS Episode: 2018 Plutus Award Finalists AND Panel Discussion

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A special BONUS treat! We've asked Mr. Plutus Awards Harlan Landes and our friend (and Plutus Award team member) Miranda Marquit down to the basement ...

Lessons From Strangers' Money Diaries (with Lindsey Stanberry)

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever want to see how someone else lives and spends money? The Money Diaries, a wildly popular feature at Refinery29, digs into the personal lives of p...

You Can Be a Wealthy Heiress (or Heir) with Linda P. Jones

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have what it takes to be a wealthy heiress (or heir)? Our friend Linda P. Jones says that you already have the ingredients...now you just need ...

Things We Wish We Knew About Money When We Were 20 w/ an intro to Respect (SB RWD 83)

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're finishing this week strong with today's rewind episode. Featuring Joe, Len Penzo, and Paula Pant, this roundtable has our group looking back at ...

Stop Making Bad Money Moves w/ Emily Guy Birken (SB RWD 82)

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Pay down your debts, or invest in the market? Upgrade to a new car, or start stashing away money for a house? Opportunity costs face us everyday, and ...

Crushing Student Loans and Buying Houses: Your Letters (SB RWD 81)

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're rolling back the clock to one of our extra-stuffed letters episodes. The guys will cover questions about buying homes, paying down student debt,...

The Happiest Way To Pay Your Loans AND Grab Scholarships (Plus an intro to Emperor Investments) DETAILS

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're ending this eight week series of shows on a very special note, with some awesome guests and fun surprises! First, have you ever groaned while pa...

Finding the ZERO Percent Tax Bracket In Retirement (with David McKnight)

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You've diligently saved and invested. You've taken careful care of your money, and you're now ready to enjoy your golden years...but your tax situatio...

Retire Early with Real Estate (with Chad "Coach" Carson)

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to get into real estate? Or maybe you're hoping to clock out of work early... permanently? Today we're bringing down to the basement the guy w...

8 Money Mistakes Middle Class People Make (plus an intro to Blast)

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As much as we don't like to admit it (and let's face it, Doug never will), we're not perfect here in the basement. We can mess up and make mistakes, j...

Len Penzo's Annual School Lunch Survey (the entertaining way to learn inflation)

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

PB&J or BLT? Before you answer that question you'll want to listen in on today's show. You guessed it! Today's the return of Len Penzo's annual Sandwi...

Managing Money During Emotional Times (with Dorie Fain)

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Life transitions are always stressful, and can be more than a little scary. Oftentimes, it's not until we're settled back into a routine that we notic...

Making Money Through Better Time Management (plus BIG news from Haven Life)

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What's more important, money or time? While that answer is up for debate, one thing isn't: better time management will lead to making more money. So, ...

How to Be Boss and Take Control of Your Income

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Think you're doing all you can to earn more money? Hoping to find ways to maybe squeeze a little more productivity out of your day? In today's inspira...

How Is a New Cryptocurrency Born?

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While we're usually not crazy about jumping in the cryptocurrency Kool-aid, a new type of crypto just being birthed called Kinesis caught our eye. Thi...

How Hardcore Are Your Money Habits? (plus an intro to CNote!)

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you known as the "frugal" friend in your circle? Think you're 100% on board when it comes to managing your finances? You'll have a chance to put t...

She Paid Off $18,410 Of Debt In 7 Months

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We LOVE success stories, and today we're talking to one woman with a great one. She set out to pay off over $18,000 of debt in a single year. But what...

Fidelity Drops TWO Zero Fees Funds Into the Market

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We've said for awhile that the fee game is a "race to the bottom," and last week....we reached the bottom. Fidelity dropped some big news in the finan...

How Not To $#&* Yourself When Taking Out A Loan (plus an intro to Current)

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most people borrow money at some point, but how do we pick out good loans from bad loans? To help us figure out which loans are best, we're bringing d...

Your Favorite Money Podcasters LIVE From Podcast Movement

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're coming to you (mostly) live from Podcast Movement! Joe caught up with some of our favorite podcasters and friends and interviewed them live righ...

How Do I Build a Stream of Retirement Money?

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been waiting for us to answer your letter? It's your lucky day because we're dedicating today's show to answering your questions. We're cover...

Do I Have an Unhealthy Relationship With Money? (plus an intro to Zeta)

27 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There are many ways to have a not-so-great relationship with the fuel that helps you reach your goals. You can spend too much, never spend anything......

Investing In Your Vices (with Jordan Waldrep)

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard of impact investing, but... have you heard of vice funds? The concept is similar to impact investing, but instead of good causes...

Doing Well By Doing Good...with Real Estate (with Eddie Lorin)

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

At least one real estate investor is doing his best work by bringing affordable real estate to the masses. From ImpactHousing.com, we welcome Eddie Lo...

What Do Money Bloggers Owe Their Audience? (plus a BIG update from Tiller)

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Should financial bloggers and financial podcasters who tout that they're "retired" share the WHOLE story with their audience? Plus, if they're managin...

Welcome to Stacking Hamiltons! (w/ Rosemarie Groner)

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

And you thought you knew us! WELCOME TO THE STACKING HAMILTONS SHOW!!!! According to Doug's crazy holiday calendar we're celebrating National Hamilton...

How I Retired Early: A Case Study w/ Fritz Gilbert

15 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find yourself sitting around wondering how someone retires early? Good news... we've been wondering the same thing. To answer answer all o...

Answer These 3 Questions About Money To Enrich Your Life (plus an intro to eBlocker)

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It always pays to start with the end in mind, which may seem difficult, but one recent piece suggests that answering a few questions will help you cry...

How To Slash Your Investing Risk (with Chris Cook)

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Investing can be scary, especially if you're just starting out. What if your money evaporates overnight? What if some unforeseen event happens and my ...

Fun & Games and Wiping Out Your Student Loan Debt (with Michael Torpey and Natalia Abrams)

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A game show made to wipe out student debt? That's right...coming to Tru TV is a new game show that's made specifically for that reason. If you're anyt...

Starting Your Rental Real Estate Empire with Brandon Turner (SB RWD 79)

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to jump into real estate? We're rolling back the clock to the time we talked to Brandon Turner from the award-winning real estate site, Bigger...

Rocking Your Debt Cleanse with Nick Clements, Mandi Woofruff and Tiffany the Budgetnista (SB RWD 78)

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Griffin the Intern (the "FinTern") takes us back to our debt-curing discussion with MagnifyMoney CEO Nick Clements and MagnifyMoney Executive Edito...

Make Mistakes and Still Find Financial Independence (plus an intro to Mason)

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When you've made some mistakes in your past, how do you get back on track for financial independence? Is there ever a "too" late? Is financial indepen...

Kiné Corder on the Relationship Between Money, Happiness, and Your Personality

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kiné Corder joins us to tackle some of the biggest money issues...our own money personality. Mom says all the time to "know yourself," and Kine will ...

You CAN Stick To The Plan (with Nicole Lapin)

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

New York Times bestselling author Nicole Lapin is someone (maybe like you, and definitely like me) who wasn't taught money lessons growing up. However...

5 Fun Ways To Teach Kids About Money (Plus Advice From TIAA for Grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles)

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know any kids already bored with summer? Know someone who needs some help breaking down basic finance for the kiddos? You're in luck because to...

What's Not To Like About a 401k Loan? (Your Letters)

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mail call! Today we're ripping open your letters and answering tons of your questions. We'll share our thoughts on 401k loans, improving your credit,...

When Retirement Seems Impossible (with Dr. Steve Wendel from Morningstar)

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Invest there, save here, charge this, spend that... what's behind our financial decision making? We might not personally have all of those answer, but...

Why The Joneses Will Bankrupt You (plus an intro to the WELA app)

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On Wednesday we talked about what goes into picking the right financial advisor. You'd want to be sure of the person your entrusting with your financi...

How To Avoid the Wrong Financial Planner (with Stephanie McCullough)

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The hardest part of hiring a financial planner? Making sure you pick the right one! That's why today we're welcoming the CEO of Sofia Financial, Step...

Getting InvestED (with Phil Town)

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you take control of your money and start investing? Danielle Town had a famous dad in the investing world, Phil Town, and didn't want anything ...

What Was Your Money Epiphany? (plus an intro to Status Money)

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What was your big money epiphany? Was it realizing you were paying for a car that was way too expensive? Or that even though you're cashing in with a...

Taking Drastic Action to Pay Down $120k of Debt (with Aja McClanahan)

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Would you move your family to the rough part of Chicago to pay down debt and improve the neighborhood? Coming down to the basement is one woman who di...

The Highs and Lows of Real Estate Investing (with Dana Bull)

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever thought about getting into real estate, but didn't know what to expect? Our featured guest, Dana Bull, has seen just about everything when it com...

Did We Miss the Debt Panic Memo? (plus an intro to Swell)

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you frazzled because you still have debt to pay off? Is it because your debt is spiraling out of control, or maybe because it's at a high interest...

From Shopaholic to Money Ninja (with Michelle Bobrow)

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

She struggled with credit card debt, student loans, and more, but now Michelle Bobrow's not only a money ninja...she'll help teach you how to manage y...

Business For Bohemians (with Tom Hodgkinson)

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever think about bringing some exciting new concept to the world, but you're turned off by the seemingly all-consuming WIN WIN WIN attitude some full ...

Can Retirement Ruin Your Relationships? (Plus an intro to Payitoff.io)

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Looking forward to retirement? We make plans so we CAN retire, but have you ever thought about what you'll be doing once you actually get there? We'll...

Your Summer Theme Park Savings Guide (with Robert Niles)

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's officially summer for us when Robert Niles (from Theme Park Insider) drops by for our annual look at theme parks around the country. Going on vac...

You NEED More Money (with Matt Manero)

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Think you have enough money? If you ask our featured guest Matt Manero, lots of people are walking around assuming they have enough (or enough for now...

Find More Time and Money (plus an intro to Tomorrow)

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever think about moving? What if someone PAID you to move? Would you do it? ...and how about having more time in the day? Today we'll discuss cities a...

Bozos, Monsters... and Other Financial Planners (with Lorraine Ell)

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're welcoming to the basement the author of "Bozos, monsters and whiz-bangs," Lorraine Ell. Do you have a bad financial advisor story? On today's sh...

How One Frugal Secretary Saved Millions (and your letters)

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mail Call! Today we're answering your questions about IRAs, tackle how to calculate a rate of return, dive in to Vanguard's new factor based funds.......

What Bad Jobs Can Teach You About Money (plus an intro to OfferUp)

11 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a bad job? We'll discuss bad jobs and lessons that you learn while working in a field that might not be ideal or meet your end goals...

What Do We Think About Niche Real Estate? (plus FICO and more of your questions!)

09 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We back up the truck and plow through the mailbag today! We'll start off with a question about employee stock purchase plans, work our way into niche ...

Making & Saving More Money in the Sharing Economy (with Harry Campbell)

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Even though he's an engineer by trade, Harry Campbell was excited about the opportunity to earn extra money driving people (and stuff) around town so ...

Our Best Advice For Graduates - And YOU (SB RWD77)

04 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Just starting out with money? Do you know someone just beginning in life, or graduating this month? Dorethia Kelly from The Money Chat joins Greg Mc...

Preparing For When Things Go Wrong (SB RWD76)

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Blaufus, author of With the Stroke of a Pen, Claim Your Life joins us in the basement to share her very personal tragedy, and how making non-emot...

The Dirty Side of Money with Kabir Sehgal (SB RWD75)

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Money, it turns out, does bad things to your brain AND to your skin. Author Kabir Sehgal from the NY Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Coined, ...

How Do I Save Money On My Insurance? (plus an intro to N26)

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a better deal on our insurances? We'll tackle a piece today about tracking devices that trade privacy for your data, which will hopefully ...

Should I Invest In a Roth IRA (and more of your questions)

25 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One of our most frequently asked questions revolves around the Roth IRA. Should I invest in it? How much should I invest? Why should I invest in a Rot...

Creating Your Own Better Outcome (with Lillian Karabaic)

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lillain Karabaic has done everything. From bicycle valet to bookkeeping to radio, she's had just about every job you could imagine (she held over 40 j...

Should You Trade in Your Friends for Richer Ones? (plus we help kick off Money Smart Week!)

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How much do your friends control your fate when it comes to your money? One recent piece contends that your community (including friends) is a HUGE pi...

Your Money or Your Life? (with Vicki Robin)

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why are you saving money? How much joy are you receiving from that "stuff" you own? You may rethink your financial plan after today's show, because ou...

Building Your Money-Savvy Network Before You Need It (with Jordan Harbinger)

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you're booted from your company? Jordan Harbinger found out firsthand. The former host of popular and award winning Art of Charm pod...

Popular Advice That's Actually Baloney

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's nearly tax time and we're hearing lots of rumors about tax strategies that just don't work. So we were relieved to read a headline that walked us...

Beth Kobliner and SNL's Kate McKinnon Team Up To Teach Financial Literacy

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a bestselling money author teams up with an SNL star to talk about financial literacy? You end up with some awesome videos featuring...

A Beginner's Guide to Individual Stock Investing (with Chuck Jaffe)

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder whether individual stock investing is for you? Chuck Jaffe, host of Money Life with Chuck Jaffe, joins us to talk about the differences be...

s Frugality For Rich People? (plus an intro to Voleo)

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We've snared a HOT topic! Bloggers online are talking about a recent piece written by Miles Howard, entitled "Is Frugality For The Rich?" It asks many...

Spring Clean Your Wallet (plus Ditch the Resume/Land the Job with Gary Burnison)

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why haven't you scored a raise recently or grabbed that next bar on the better job rung? Well, your wait is over, because Gary Burnison, author of Los...

Breaking Free From Money's "Oh @$#%" Cycle (with/ Kristin Wong)

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever had that time in your life when you just couldn't get ahead? You'd come home after payday, think that you could maybe relax and spend a dollar or...

How to Break Up With Advisors (plus an intro to Grove)

30 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you say goodbye to a long term advisor? Whether it's a financial advisor, CPA, financial coach, or someone in another field, we'll talk about t...

A Chinese Stock Shell Game (with Jed Rothstein from The China Hustle)

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about placing some of your hard earned Benjamins into investments in China? So have many American investors, yet lots of them don't know how ...

Abigail Adams: Financial Badass

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As Women's History Month draws to a close we suddenly realized....we've done nothing to celebrate! Today on the show we make up for that ('in spades,"...

Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Millionaire?

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do YOU have what it takes to be a millionaire? We pair three of our listeners with our panelists on today's show for a game show style discussion on t...

10 Money Lessons From Oscar Nominated Flicks

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're talking money and movies on today's show, as Kiplinger financial writer Tom Blanton joins us in the basement to discuss lessons from ten Oscar n...

How to Have More Money and Life (with Derek Rydall)

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for the keys to wealth and happiness? While many of us search books, social media, or outside groups, today’s guest, Derek Rydall, has a dif...

THIS is the Secret To Saving Money (and an intro to Equity Multiple)

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you save more money? Today we present one simple trick shared by a popular financial blogger. But does our team of experts think this is REALLY...

Lisa Marie Presley Is Out Of Money (and we're treating our elders horribly)

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, another star is down to only a few Benjamins, but we have bigger news: ever since we met Susan Hodges we've been telling her cautionary tales to ...