The Stacking Benjamins Show
Episodes
Are You Frugal Or Just Plain Cheap? (with an intro to Blueprint)
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, you think of yourself as frugal, but do your friends think of you that way? If you're a little tight with money, or know someone who's maybe...j...
From $100 to $1 Million (with BizKids' Jeannine Glista)
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to turn a small idea into a big stack of Benjamins? Better yet, how about teaching your kids to do it for you? Never fear, because Jeann...
Rethinking Consumerism (with Elizabeth Thames, AKA Mrs. Frugalwoods)
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it would be like to ditch the rat race and move to a farm in the country? That's exactly what Elizabeth Thames (aka Mrs. Frugalwoods)...
Is it Taxable? And an intro to Clarity Money (SB RWD 74)
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Griffin the Intern (the "FinTern") is bringing the party on today's rewind episode. This roundtable show originally aired February 2017, and featured...
Stealing Back 40 to 60 Percent More time with Edward G. Brown (SB RWD 73)
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Griffin the Intern (the "FinTern") rewinds the tape to when we invited featured guest Edward G. Brown down to the basement. Family, friends, coworkers...
Avoiding the Mistakes of 2007's Housing Crisis with Sheila Bair (SB RWD 72)
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Griffin the Intern (the "FinTern") rewinds the tape to when we had former FDIC Chairmain Sheila Bair. What happened behind closed doors in the 2007 ho...
8 Smart Things To Do With $1,000 Right Now (Plus the future of FinTech w/ Rory Holland)
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What should you do with a small windfall? Today we ask, if you had $1,000, how should you best use it? We have an article that gives us eight great op...
Why Most Networkers Stink (with Scott Gerber)
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Think you know networking? Scott Gerber is a superconnector who's spent his entire life learning the ins and outs of successful business relationships...
Better Decision-Making When You Don't Have All The Facts (with Annie Duke)
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you make the best decisions under most circumstances? Today's guest will tell you that if you don't have all of the information, the more...
Stop Wasting Money on These 18 Products
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show we're pulling out all the stops for Joe's 50th birthday! We spend most of the podcast discussing 18 products people shouldn't buy if t...
Career Tips Learned Managing Frank Sinatra (with Eliot Weisman)
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eliot Weisman was the manager for stars like Frank Sinatra and Liza Minnelli. He also oversaw Frank Sinatra's estate after the crooner died, which was...
Special Episode: An Intro To Business Wars
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! How about an introduction to a great new podcast from Wondery? Say hello to Business Wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
What's Your Money Story? (with Jen Hemphill)
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We don't think much about our past when investing, but our money story until this point is a HUGE driver on how we make decisions with our spending, o...
Should You Brag About Your Benjamins on the Internet (with an intro to Aspiration)
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You've done well with your money. Should you tell people online how well you've done? Maybe even show your 401k balance or your savings account? One p...
Winning the Podium With Your Money (Silver Medalist Bobsledder Lauryn Williams)
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to make it to the podium with your pocketbook? Olympic silver medalist Lauryn Williams knows. She's not only the host of the Worth L...
Is the FIRE Movement Dying? (plus an intro to Better)
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is the FIRE movement dying? One blogger says that it might be, so we bring in our crack team of Paula Pant, Len Penzo and The Other Guy...and well, yo...
Boost Your Income, Grow Your Stash, and Practice Better Spending (with Michele Cagan)
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The basics of finance ain't easy...at first, but once you jump on and learn them, it's just like riding a bicycle (as mom says). Today we welcome CPA ...
How To Stop A Money Scam (with Sandra Bernardo)
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The latest statistics on romance money scams are out, and oh boy, is mom upset. A whopping 20 percent more people were ripped off last year than the y...
New Podcast Sample: MITM Airline Bins and Tax Returns DETAILS
27 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a new financial show that's fifteen minutes or less? Back from the basement...the same team that brings you Stacking Benjamins debuts a ne...
Should Chris Pay Off All His Debt? (with Dana Anspach)
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Should you pay down your debt or invest? Chris has a very specific question on this topic, and our roundtable team comes charging to the rescue! Also,...
Can Our Magic 8 Ball Predict The Stock Market? (SB RWD 71)
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Every year we ask Len Penzo's magic 8 ball how the market's going to perform...and more. Today we rewind to our episode a year ago to review the event...
What Should We Have Learned About Money 5 Years Ago? (SB RWD 70)
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We head back in time to 2012, when we asked friends of ours AND top HR writer Laurie Reuttiman what lessons we should have learned from that year. Wha...
What IS Your Rich Life? with Michael F. Kay (SB RWD 69)
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do YOU define a "rich" life? Certified Financial Planner Michael F. Kay joined us to talk about his definition, and it's probably MUCH different t...
Your 401k Could Be Better (plus an intro to CollegeBacker)
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Think your 401k rocks? In our headlines segment today we'll share a story from an author who thinks your retirement plan isn't all that it can be. Sho...
What Should We Have Learned In 2017? (with Jean Chatzky)
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
n our MONSTER recap of 2017, Today show money editor Jean Chatzky joins in the fun to share five lessons we should have learned from some of the bigge...
Money, Mentoring and Stacking Benjamins (with Dee-1)
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many people call finding more cash the name of the game, but today's guest, rapper Dee-1, goes further, discussing how passion, courage, and confidenc...
Why is Madonna Flying Coach? Plus, Other Important Questions (with an intro to Point)
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Wait, who? Why is Madonna flying coach? Why would YOU fly coach if you had the money to afford better? We'll talk about that on today's show! Plus, we...
How We Nearly Lost $90k Buying Our House (with Taylor Schulte)
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Schulte, CFP and his spouse saved over six figures for their dream home, only to find that all of their hard work nearly meant nothing. What we...
How To Save Using Bonds, Pay Bitcoin Taxes, and Set Great Goals: Your Letters
10 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today the star of the show is YOU! We're answering your questions about the right way to invest in bonds (that'll go well), goal setting, retirement p...
Is Shopping Online Really Cheaper? (plus an intro to Goalsetter.co)
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A new study about online shopping yields surprising results: the allure of cheaper online products might not be as compelling as shopping at tradition...
Rock Retirement (with Roger Whitney)
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Haven't thought much about your retirement? Wondering how to more creatively plan for either FIRE or a normal retirement? We're excited to share the i...
Build Wealth Faster (with David Osborn and Paul Morris)
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Not sure how to manage your life so that you make money faster? David Osborn and Paul Morris are two men who know how to make PILES of money right now...
Is Buying Insurance For Phones or Trips Worth The Cost? (plus an intro to Pluto)
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We wonder out loud....is buying that insurance that comes with your new phone worth it? Is the insurance for your next vacation worth it? How about in...
Holiday Parties That Won't Break The Bank (with Jenni Bost)
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hosting a holiday party? Invited to one? Either way, we've got you covered (as we do every year here on the show!). On our annual holiday party episod...
Chase Purpose, Not Money (with Patrice Washington)
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't know where you want to go, how do you know what to do with your money? Patrice Washington has spent LOTS of time coaching individuals on ...
Top 5 Games To Learn About Money and Economics (with Mark Johnson and Paul Vasey)
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Want great ways to help learn about money and finance? We'll share five ideas on today's show, from the floor of BoardGameGeek.con convention in Dalla...
Hot Black Friday Tech Deals (with CNET's Bridget Carey)
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering where you'll score the hottest deals in tech this holiday season? Bridget Caret, Senior Editor at CNET joins us in the basement to share new...
How To Make $8 Million Shopping At Walmart (PLUS our Hot Black Friday Deals Episode!)
19 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How about making $8 MILLION dollars reselling products already found in stores? That's how one man's making money in our headlines segment today. It s...
Should I Take a Longer Mortgage to Pay For College? (plus an intro to declutter)
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our listener call today is about mortgages. Is it better to take out a mortgage for law school or find another way? Our panel weighs in on this and of...
Buying Low Cost Real Estate (with Lisa Phillips)
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Phillips made some BIG mistakes when she first invested in real estate. Yet, different from many people, who give up after only one or two attemp...
Jamie Wise Buzz November
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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From $52,000 In Debt To Early Retirement (with Deacon Hayes)
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about retiring early but you're stuck in neutral with your debt? Maybe it's time to change your money habits. Deacon Hayes (recent winner of ...
Skipping College, Frugality, Early Retirement and Side Hustles: The People of FinCon 2017
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's your money story? Today we hear fantastic stories from the phenomenal people who attend FinCon...and man, did they not disappoint. The only rul...
David Bach Joins Us Live From FinCon '17
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what financial mistakes your favorite financial gurus have made? Seven time New York Times bestselling author David Bach joins us (Automat...
Rocking Work, Family AND Your Money (with Emma Johnson)
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Johnson was dependent on her husband's income when her marriage fell apart. Left with two young children and little income, she had to learn how ...
Investing 101 With Ellie Kay (SB RWD 68)
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
America’s family financial expert Ellie Kay joins us in the basement with investing tips for beginners. Forget all of the jargon….where do you sta...
Special Episode: Suze Orman
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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Investing Horror Stories with Chad Smith (SB RWD 67)
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Even though yesterday was Halloween, we continue our trek through a graveyard-worth of scary financial stories. On Monday the Fintern brought us the "...
Top 5 Investing Horror Stories with Rick Ferri (SB RWD 66)
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's more spooky than an investing story gone wrong? Nothing, if we're talking about your net worth. Today Griffin the Intern (AKA the "Fintern") re...
Invest or Pay Down Your Mortgage? (and an intro to HoneyFi)
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's an age old question...pay off debt or invest? While we could wax philosophical about which is the right approach, on today's show we answer a que...
Investing, Data, and Better Decisions (with Stuart Kruse and Sean Brown)
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever make a financial move because someone else told you it was a good idea and it turned out poorly? Maybe you already apply data to your decisions, ...
Robots, Your Job, and Investing (with Bill Studebaker)
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard the stories: robots and artificial intelligence are coming to steal our jobs and make us obsolete. Bill Studebaker from ROBO Global has a ...
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20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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What Can We Change To Invest Better? (with an intro to Hoot)
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did your family automatically save when you were growing up? Joe's family didn't. How were you raised? If your family didn't talk about money, don't w...
From Rat Race To Retired At Age 37 (with Chris Reining)
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever think that you're trapped in the rat race and can't save? Chris Reining had a car payment of over $500 a month and a condo that sucked much of hi...
Should I Move My 401k to a Roth IRA? (Your Letters)
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You have money in an old 401k and would prefer to have that money in your Roth IRA. Should you make that move? How do you accomplish that goal? That's...
How My Side Hustle Cost Me $2,000 (with last minute tax tips from Craig Cody)
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you find out that your side hustle is actually COSTING you money? One Lyft driver found out that he was down $2,000 because of one...
Buzz Indexes October 2017
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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Which of Your Friends Will Live Longest? (with Matt Wolf)
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know which of your friends is healthiest? Ask an actuary how much they're going to charge them for life insurance. Matt Wolf, an actuary for H...
How She Earned Over $120,000 in Scholarships (with Jocelyn Paonita)
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When college looked unaffordable for Jocelyn Paonita, she sprang into action and raised over $120,000 in scholarships. How did she score so much money...
The Pros and (Mostly) Cons of Early Retirement (plus Kathryn Minshew from TheMuse.com)
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are there more pros or cons to retiring early? A new Investopedia piece says there are definitely more cons than pros. Does our roundtable team agree?...
SPECIAL: The 8th Annual Plutus Awards Finalists Reveal
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we've donned the tuxedos (well, actually the tee-shirts that make it look like we're wearing a tuxedo), because we have the honor of announcing ...
A Rebel and a People Pleaser Walk Into a Bar (with Gretchen Rubin)
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to make money, reading and understanding other people can be a huge key to success. Better yet? Talking to them on their terms instead of ...
Matt Wolf - Raw
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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Top 5 Ways To Be Awesome At Your Job (with Pete Mockaitis)
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can you earn more? What if you were more awesome at your job? Host of the hit podcast How To Be Awesome At Your Job, Pete Mockaitis, joins us in t...
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30 Sep 2017
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30 Sep 2017
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Stretching Your Money To Buy BIG Dreams (plus an intro to Hippo)
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When is it okay to leverage your financial life to afford that dream item? We'll talk about how the new Houston Rockets owner paid a HUGE premium to a...
How To Invest a Windfall (Your Letters)
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You inherit some money. Now how do you invest it conservatively so it doesn't disappear? You want to be responsible and you don't want to make a mista...
Live, Save, Spend, Repeat (with Kim Anderson)
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when things seem to be going well in your life, but none of it is what you want? You pivot, and then you adjust your financial life. Th...
LOTS of Ways To Take Control Of Your Money (with an intro to Ask.Vet)
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to have better control with our money. Whether you're handling some stuff well and need a couple hints OR you feel like you're bleeding Be...
Buzz Indexes August 2017
22 Sep 2017
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Get The Memo On Saving Money (with John Hope Bryant)
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How come other people are wealthy and you aren't? John Hope Bryant believes that for many people, it's because they didn't come from the right neighbo...
Give Yourself The Gift of "Finished" (with Jon Acuff)
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that we start projects (like our big plans for financial independence) but never finish? New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff has exp...
Do I Really Need To Save That Much? (plus career advice from TheMuse.com CEO Kathryn Minshew)
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our all-star cast today wonders out loud whether you need to actually save as much as the popular press says you need to save. Plus, they also ask whe...
Change Your Life, Change Your Money (with Cortney McDermott)
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you start when planning your money? Cortney McDermott, author of one of this year's hottest self help and business books, joins us in the bas...
What Do We Think Of No-Fee Brokerage Accounts? (Your Letters)
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As fees lower on brokerage accounts so do services. So, is a no-fee brokerage account right for you? We'll talk about brokerage services and a ton mor...
Lessons From Top Money Podcasters (and an intro to RentReporters)
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We line up three top financial podcasters on today's show and ask them one simple question: what is your audience worried about? We're live from the F...
If You're Broke, Fix It (with Douglas and Heather Boneparth)
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Doug and Heather Boneparth have made their share of money mistakes. From spending too much money on a great ride to forking over WAY too much money on...
Squeezing More From Your College Savings Plans
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
According to MyCollegeGuide.org, the average cost of tuition in the USA ranges from just over $8,000 for an in-state public experience to a whopping $...
Grasping The Basics of Investing and an Intro to Final (SB RWD 65)
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to understand the difference between investing basics? You aren't alone. Often financial pros and veterans use jargon that sounds like...
Stacking Benjamins In The Sky with Betty Thesky (SB RWD 64)
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Some careers seem glamorous, and working for an airline while jet setting around the world might sound near the top. Today Betty Thesky from Betty in ...
The 5 Dumbest Rules of Thumb (SB RWD 63)
27 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We generally detest rules of thumb. Why not just do the actual math...which is generally easier than many people think? We'll take you through our top...
The Problem With Saying "I'm Broke" (and a Rize update)
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
To what degree is not having money a mindset? We ask our panel, including guest Whitney Hanson from the Money Nerds podcast Of course, we don't stop t...
Battle of the Sexes: Who's the Better Investor?
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are men or women better investors? We'll find out today...but who cares? Regardless, don't you want to emulate the traits of the BEST investors? Alexa...
Rocking and Rolling with Your Money (with Gooding)
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's a rock star and your money have in common? Rocker Gooding is criss-crossing the USA teaching kids financial literacy and today he's talking wi...
How Not To Mess Up Saving For (or Financing) Your Next Car
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do you buy a car? Very carefully! Saving for a car can be a HUGE undertaking....and financing one can be even harder to pull off. Luckily, we have...
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16 Aug 2017
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Where Financial Planning Goes Wrong (with Jason Mirabella)
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Financial planning is often tactical instead of strategic. CFP Jason Mirabella realized just a few years ago that there was a better way to accomplish...
Save More Money By Mastering Your Cash Flow with Al Zdenek
14 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When you ask stock market pros what the key is to a great stock pick, they'll disagree...but MANY will say that "free cash flow" is a huge key toward ...
5 Strategies To Save $1 Million (with an intro to Go)
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do you save a million dollars (we said in our coolest Austin Powers voice....). We'll discuss a recent online piece that goes over that on our Fri...
How Much Have Sandwich Costs Risen? (with Len Penzo)
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, sandwich lovers! What better way to talk about the ugliness of inflation than comparing the cost of a sandwich from year to year? Len Penzo eve...
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08 Aug 2017
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08 Aug 2017
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How Do I Invest My 401k? (Your Letters)
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
401k plans, Roth IRAs, Coverdell IRAs, separately managed accounts, and more. What do they have in common? YOU asked about all of these and more on to...
The 4 Best Ways To Invest (and an intro to Gumdrop)
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best ways to invest? In a recent piece, Ramit Sethi (I Will Teach You To Be Rich) detailed what he thinks are the four best starting poin...
How She Saved $15,000 a Year Just By Getting Organized
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why aren't you saving more? How about $15,000 a year more? Our guest today just organized her financial picture and saved a TON of money. Anna Davies ...
How Bernie Madoff Became the Wizard of Lies (with Diana Henriques)
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bernie Madoff perpetrated the largest scam of investor money in history. How? Today we're thrilled to talk to the author of the book which HBO has now...
Confession: Our Biggest Money Mistakes (plus an intro to Yesterday's Tomorrow)
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A big problem that we have at the Stacking Benjamins show is that nobody ever talks about their mistakes. So today....as our final topic, we discuss a...
SB500 5 HUGE Money Lessons from 500 Shows
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes money lessons resonate. After 500 episodes, we've heard LOTS of lessons. Get a 15 year mortgage, get a 30 year mortgage. Pay off your debt f...