The Stacking Benjamins Show

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 t...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

What Can We Learn From Day Traders? (Your Letters)

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're barring the doors, closing the shades, and not answering any house calls because today we're answering YOUR letters. From paying down a mortgage...

What Can We Learn From Day Traders? (Your Letters)

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're barring the doors, closing the shades, and not answering any house calls because today we're answering YOUR letters. From paying down a mortgage...

Volcanos, Annuities and an Unconventional Retirement (with Dr. Rosaly Lopes)

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does a volcano have to do with your retirement? We won't use any crazy analogies here, like "things might erupt," or "danger could be bubbling be...

Volcanos, Annuities and an Unconventional Retirement (with Dr. Rosaly Lopes)

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does a volcano have to do with your retirement? We won't use any crazy analogies here, like "things might erupt," or "danger could be bubbling be...

Steps To Avoid To Become The Walking Dead (plus the Evil HR Lady!) DETAILS

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do avoid becoming a zombie? No, not the Walking Dead zombie, but the type who works their whole life, just pounding away, realizing too late that ...

Steps To Avoid To Become The Walking Dead (plus the Evil HR Lady!) DETAILS

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do avoid becoming a zombie? No, not the Walking Dead zombie, but the type who works their whole life, just pounding away, realizing too late that ...

Mom and Dad, We Need To Talk (with Cameron Huddleston)

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron Huddleston joins us to tell the story of her aging mother, and the time she nearly missed the chance to have an incredibly important conversat...

Mom and Dad, We Need To Talk (with Cameron Huddleston)

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron Huddleston joins us to tell the story of her aging mother, and the time she nearly missed the chance to have an incredibly important conversat...

How To Rock An 800+ Credit Score (Your Letters)

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You pay your bills on time. You're not in debt, and you have a great credit history. Yet, no matter what you do, you still find yourself stopping just...

How To Rock An 800+ Credit Score (Your Letters)

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You pay your bills on time. You're not in debt, and you have a great credit history. Yet, no matter what you do, you still find yourself stopping just...

Retirement: You Made It. Now What? (plus an intro to PayActiv)

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We LOVE talking about investing, savings, and of course, stacking Benjamins, but what about when you actually make it to retirement? Do you have a pla...

Retirement: You Made It. Now What? (plus an intro to PayActiv)

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We LOVE talking about investing, savings, and of course, stacking Benjamins, but what about when you actually make it to retirement? Do you have a pla...

9 Lies About Work (with Ashley Goodall)

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You've always known it: most of what people tell you about great work is a lie. Ideas such as company culture, work-life balance, and other truisms ar...

9 Lies About Work (with Ashley Goodall)

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You've always known it: most of what people tell you about great work is a lie. Ideas such as company culture, work-life balance, and other truisms ar...

Winning In The Long Run (with Sanjay Rawal)

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Establishing your BEST financial habits means realizing that it isn't about being great today or tomorrow; it's about doing the right things over and ...

Winning In The Long Run (with Sanjay Rawal)

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Establishing your BEST financial habits means realizing that it isn't about being great today or tomorrow; it's about doing the right things over and ...

Your Guide to the WORST Wedding Gifts (plus an intro to SteadiPay)

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What are the absolutely worst wedding gifts you could give this wedding season? One recent article from Kiplinger had us nodding our heads, so Mom sai...

Your Guide to the WORST Wedding Gifts (plus an intro to SteadiPay)

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What are the absolutely worst wedding gifts you could give this wedding season? One recent article from Kiplinger had us nodding our heads, so Mom sai...

Manifesting "Happy Money" (with Ken Honda)

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do you make all of your financial transactions happy ones? How do you introduce the idea of abundance into your life? Ken Honda believes that whil...

Manifesting "Happy Money" (with Ken Honda)

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do you make all of your financial transactions happy ones? How do you introduce the idea of abundance into your life? Ken Honda believes that whil...

An Economist Walks Into a Brothel (with Allison Schrager) DETAILS

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Allison Schrager is an economist who's studied negotiation, diversification, and also, the topic we'll discuss in today's episode, risk. She'll explai...

An Economist Walks Into a Brothel (with Allison Schrager) DETAILS

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Allison Schrager is an economist who's studied negotiation, diversification, and also, the topic we'll discuss in today's episode, risk. She'll explai...

When's The Right Time To Quit Your Job? (plus an intro to a pet-centric ETF)

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is there ever a right time to quit your job? At what point do you give up on the current job and take a pay cut to climb a better ladder? On today's s...

When's The Right Time To Quit Your Job? (plus an intro to a pet-centric ETF)

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is there ever a right time to quit your job? At what point do you give up on the current job and take a pay cut to climb a better ladder? On today's s...

The Importance of a (Real) Bucket List (with Karen Cordaway)

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What's on your bucket list? Do you talk about your list or have you actually sat down and drawn one up. If not, why not? Today's guest, Karen Cordaway...

The Importance of a (Real) Bucket List (with Karen Cordaway)

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What's on your bucket list? Do you talk about your list or have you actually sat down and drawn one up. If not, why not? Today's guest, Karen Cordaway...

One of the World’s Greatest Investors: T. Rowe Price (with Cornelius Bond) DETAILS

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's holiday episode we'll remember a great member of the investment community, T. Rowe Price. Cornelius Bond recently wrote a biography on the ...

One of the World’s Greatest Investors: T. Rowe Price (with Cornelius Bond) DETAILS

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's holiday episode we'll remember a great member of the investment community, T. Rowe Price. Cornelius Bond recently wrote a biography on the ...

7 Quotes That Will Make You Rethink Personal Finance (plus Bethany Bayless' Top Disney Tips)

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What keeps you motivated when you don't feel like thinking about saving more, spending less, or investing better? Do you have words you live by to hel...

7 Quotes That Will Make You Rethink Personal Finance (plus Bethany Bayless' Top Disney Tips)

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What keeps you motivated when you don't feel like thinking about saving more, spending less, or investing better? Do you have words you live by to hel...

Your Guide To Summer Fun (with Robert Niles)

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Each year here in the basement, it isn't officially summer until we present this episode, which is why we're so happy to bring you Robert Niles, Mr. T...

Your Guide To Summer Fun (with Robert Niles)

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Each year here in the basement, it isn't officially summer until we present this episode, which is why we're so happy to bring you Robert Niles, Mr. T...

A Better Way to Buy Investment Real Estate (with David Greene)

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bigger Pockets' David Greene joins us to tackle a more efficient way to buy real estate, especially if you're interested in building a large portfolio...

A Better Way to Buy Investment Real Estate (with David Greene)

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bigger Pockets' David Greene joins us to tackle a more efficient way to buy real estate, especially if you're interested in building a large portfolio...

What's the True Cost of Subscriptions? (plus details on Trim's purchase of Debitize)

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that subscription costs add up: Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, maybe a lawn service or wine-of-the-month club. But how do you make the decisions w...

What's the True Cost of Subscriptions? (plus details on Trim's purchase of Debitize)

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that subscription costs add up: Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, maybe a lawn service or wine-of-the-month club. But how do you make the decisions w...

Secrets of Wealthy Women (with Veronica Dagher)

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We can learn a ton from the wealthiest among us, and Veronica Dagher from the Wall Street Journal, and host of the Secrets of Wealthy Women podcast, h...

Secrets of Wealthy Women (with Veronica Dagher)

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We can learn a ton from the wealthiest among us, and Veronica Dagher from the Wall Street Journal, and host of the Secrets of Wealthy Women podcast, h...

Playing With Financial Independence (with Scott Rieckens and Travis Shakespeare)

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Rieckens felt something wasn't right in his life. While he lived in a beautiful corner of the world, and despite he and his wife having fantasti...

Playing With Financial Independence (with Scott Rieckens and Travis Shakespeare)

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Rieckens felt something wasn't right in his life. While he lived in a beautiful corner of the world, and despite he and his wife having fantasti...

Let's Talk About Credit and Debt (with Gerri Detweiler)

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you checked your credit lately? How does credit even work? Why do I have a low credit score? Today, Len Penzo, OG, and our special guest Gerri De...

Let's Talk About Credit and Debt (with Gerri Detweiler)

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you checked your credit lately? How does credit even work? Why do I have a low credit score? Today, Len Penzo, OG, and our special guest Gerri De...

Making the Leap to Successful Investing (with Erin Lowry)

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Lowry from Broke Millennial learned early on about investing. As someone who's VERY conservative and not excited about losses, she didn't want mu...

Making the Leap to Successful Investing (with Erin Lowry)

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Lowry from Broke Millennial learned early on about investing. As someone who's VERY conservative and not excited about losses, she didn't want mu...

Is a Latte Ruining Your Financial Independence? (with David Bach)

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, we'll sit down with David Bach, the nine-time bestselling author. What's keeping you from achieving your financial goals? Is it a lat...

Is a Latte Ruining Your Financial Independence? (with David Bach)

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, we'll sit down with David Bach, the nine-time bestselling author. What's keeping you from achieving your financial goals? Is it a lat...

Our Best Money Advice For Beginning Savers No Matter Your Age SB RWD 92

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To end our rewind week we present one of our favorite roundtable topics. How do you start saving, when you feel like you can't? I think most people ar...

Our Best Money Advice For Beginning Savers No Matter Your Age SB RWD 92

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To end our rewind week we present one of our favorite roundtable topics. How do you start saving, when you feel like you can't? I think most people ar...

Want to Change? Start Here (with Cortney McDermott) SB RWD 91

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm personally excited for you to hear this episode. When this first aired I personally was going through some really dark stuff...and as always happe...

Want to Change? Start Here (with Cortney McDermott) SB RWD 91

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm personally excited for you to hear this episode. When this first aired I personally was going through some really dark stuff...and as always happe...

Money Not Handed To You? Here's The Memo - with John Hope Bryant (SB RWD 90)

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The "system" isn't fair. Names from Ray Dalio to Bill Gates talk about income inequality. Poverty is often swept under the rug by people who want to e...

Money Not Handed To You? Here's The Memo - with John Hope Bryant (SB RWD 90)

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The "system" isn't fair. Names from Ray Dalio to Bill Gates talk about income inequality. Poverty is often swept under the rug by people who want to e...

Here's Why You Aren't Rich

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why aren't you rolling in the dough? Maybe it's because you aren't focusing on the right parts of your budget. Studies have consistently shown that ON...

Here's Why You Aren't Rich

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why aren't you rolling in the dough? Maybe it's because you aren't focusing on the right parts of your budget. Studies have consistently shown that ON...

Transitions, Sudden Money, and Negotiating Contracts (with Andrew "Hawk" Hawkins)

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Hawkins was an NFL football player with the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. He also won two Grey Cups in the Canadian Football League,...

Transitions, Sudden Money, and Negotiating Contracts (with Andrew "Hawk" Hawkins)

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Hawkins was an NFL football player with the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. He also won two Grey Cups in the Canadian Football League,...

From Monk to Money Manager

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Lynam grew up in a wealthy family but rejected looking wealthy at an early age and began hanging out with counter-culture kids while trying hard ...

From Monk to Money Manager

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Lynam grew up in a wealthy family but rejected looking wealthy at an early age and began hanging out with counter-culture kids while trying hard ...

Financial Lessons from a Wedding Gone Wrong

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a bride and her mom spend $70,000 on a wedding and everything goes wrong? Here's a bigger question: What happens when you spend more...

Financial Lessons from a Wedding Gone Wrong

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a bride and her mom spend $70,000 on a wedding and everything goes wrong? Here's a bigger question: What happens when you spend more...

Quitting Your Job at 31 to Achieve a Life Goal (Your Letters)

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're all about your letters. We'll start with a question about moving funds around to avoid some taxes, jump into helping a 25-year-old decide ...

Quitting Your Job at 31 to Achieve a Life Goal (Your Letters)

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're all about your letters. We'll start with a question about moving funds around to avoid some taxes, jump into helping a 25-year-old decide ...

Tax Day 2019 (Plus Parenting Beyond the Rules with Connie Albers)

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Connie Albers joins us today to talk about communication. Specifically, we'll talk about communicating with teenagers, but if you've ever struggled to...