The Stacking Benjamins Show

Creating Your Debt Free Blueprint (with Laura Adams, aka Money Girl) DETAILS

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you having trouble climbing out of debt? Or maybe you're tired of daily calls from debt collectors? Whether you have serious debt or just need to ...

12 Items You're Wasting Money On (plus an intro to Honeybee)

16 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What items are YOU buying that are a complete waste of money? Today we're throwing out the playbook and all the rules for this very special episode of...

12 Items You're Wasting Money On (plus an intro to Honeybee)

16 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What items are YOU buying that are a complete waste of money? Today we're throwing out the playbook and all the rules for this very special episode of...

Should I Become a Holiday Minimalist? (plus an intro to Royalty Exchange)

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of all the running around shopping and working and cooking and planning...all to try and make the perfect holiday? What if you ditched all that ...

Should I Become a Holiday Minimalist? (plus an intro to Royalty Exchange)

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of all the running around shopping and working and cooking and planning...all to try and make the perfect holiday? What if you ditched all that ...

Advice We Wish We'd Been Handed At Age 22 (Your Letters)

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What do you wish someone had told you when you were 22 years old? How much would it have changed your trajectory? Would you have even listened to the ...

Advice We Wish We'd Been Handed At Age 22 (Your Letters)

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What do you wish someone had told you when you were 22 years old? How much would it have changed your trajectory? Would you have even listened to the ...

Budgeting 101 (and maybe some 201) with Michele Cagan

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like most people during the big holiday season, it's not really a question of IF you go over your budget, but WHEN--and how badly. With anot...

Budgeting 101 (and maybe some 201) with Michele Cagan

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like most people during the big holiday season, it's not really a question of IF you go over your budget, but WHEN--and how badly. With anot...

Surviving The Fog of Life and Money (with an intro to Digs)

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How can you really follow a financial plan when absolutely nobody knows what's going to happen to the economy or in their life in a couple of years? W...

Surviving The Fog of Life and Money (with an intro to Digs)

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How can you really follow a financial plan when absolutely nobody knows what's going to happen to the economy or in their life in a couple of years? W...

Becoming the NEXT Millionaire Next Door (with Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw)

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How will YOU become the next millionaire next door? Believe it or not, it's been 23 years since The Millionaire Next Door shook the foundation of what...

Becoming the NEXT Millionaire Next Door (with Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw)

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How will YOU become the next millionaire next door? Believe it or not, it's been 23 years since The Millionaire Next Door shook the foundation of what...

People Who Don't Like The FIRE Movement Don't Understand It (with David Bach) DETAILS

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recently there have been LOTS of headlines about FIRE. Good? Bad? Ugly? We invited David Bach down to the basement to ostensibly ask him about the 20t...

People Who Don't Like The FIRE Movement Don't Understand It (with David Bach) DETAILS

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recently there have been LOTS of headlines about FIRE. Good? Bad? Ugly? We invited David Bach down to the basement to ostensibly ask him about the 20t...

How To Crush Holiday Networking Events (plus an intro to Blendtique)

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like me, holiday parties are a mix of sheer terror, the threat of being stuck in a corner in the world's second most boring conversation, an...

How To Crush Holiday Networking Events (plus an intro to Blendtique)

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you're like me, holiday parties are a mix of sheer terror, the threat of being stuck in a corner in the world's second most boring conversation, an...

Stop Being Your Own Investing Worst Enemy (with Dr. Daniel Crosby)

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever think that you need to take decisive action to bring your investments under control? Ever wonder exactly what moves you should make the next time...

Stop Being Your Own Investing Worst Enemy (with Dr. Daniel Crosby)

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever think that you need to take decisive action to bring your investments under control? Ever wonder exactly what moves you should make the next time...

Conquering Fear To Reach Bigger Goals (with Akshay Nanavati)

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If anyone knows about fighting fear, it's Akshay Nanavati. While fighting overseas with the Marines, Akshay lost people close to him and subsequently ...

Conquering Fear To Reach Bigger Goals (with Akshay Nanavati)

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If anyone knows about fighting fear, it's Akshay Nanavati. While fighting overseas with the Marines, Akshay lost people close to him and subsequently ...

Learning about Money, Economics and Business with Board Games

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While everyone else is standing in Black Friday lines hoping for the best deals, we're kicking back in the basement enjoying some board games. Eric Su...

Learning about Money, Economics and Business with Board Games

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While everyone else is standing in Black Friday lines hoping for the best deals, we're kicking back in the basement enjoying some board games. Eric Su...

This Year's Biggest Black Friday Deals

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ready, set, SHOP! If you have to shop (and we're fairly certain you're like us and aren't in love with the idea at all), why not make it more fun by s...

What's Hot In Tech and Light On Your Wallet This Black Friday?

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Every year early adopters worry about one thing....technology. What's the hottest new thing? What's the flop that we should avoid? How expensive is th...

What's Hot In Tech and Light On Your Wallet This Black Friday?

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Every year early adopters worry about one thing....technology. What's the hottest new thing? What's the flop that we should avoid? How expensive is th...

This Year's Biggest Black Friday Deals

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ready, set, SHOP! If you have to shop (and we're fairly certain you're like us and aren't in love with the idea at all), why not make it more fun by s...

What Should Keith Do With a $50,000 Inheritance? (Your Letters)

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're dedicating today's show to all of your burning financial questions. Will the fact that Anna's parents are opening up a 529 plan for her daughter...

What Should Keith Do With a $50,000 Inheritance? (Your Letters)

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're dedicating today's show to all of your burning financial questions. Will the fact that Anna's parents are opening up a 529 plan for her daughter...

From 2 Incomes To 1: How She Quit Her Job & Couldn’t Be Happier

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we're talking to Chris Peach and Andrea Robinson about big life changes. Think it's too late for you to change your direction? Or mayb...

From 2 Incomes To 1: How She Quit Her Job & Couldn’t Be Happier

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we're talking to Chris Peach and Andrea Robinson about big life changes. Think it's too late for you to change your direction? Or mayb...

Juggling Money, Family and Work (featuring Shannon Cason, Cat Alford, Andy Hill, Tasha Daniel and more!)

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you find time to make all of the right money moves, have relationships with family or friends, AND keep a career that brings in the Benjamins? ...

Juggling Money, Family and Work (featuring Shannon Cason, Cat Alford, Andy Hill, Tasha Daniel and more!)

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you find time to make all of the right money moves, have relationships with family or friends, AND keep a career that brings in the Benjamins? ...

Chasing Your Dream Career (with Joel Goldberg, Carrie Olsen, Tracie Fobes and MORE!)

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're kicking off our live Kansas City show with a fantastic hometown story on how one guy went from small time jobs to BIG time pre- and post-game sh...

Chasing Your Dream Career (with Joel Goldberg, Carrie Olsen, Tracie Fobes and MORE!)

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're kicking off our live Kansas City show with a fantastic hometown story on how one guy went from small time jobs to BIG time pre- and post-game sh...

From $40,000 in Student Loan Debt to $100k+ Income Per Month

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off live show week with a great story. How about a blogger who owed thousands in student loan debt and turned things around so much that only ...

From $40,000 in Student Loan Debt to $100k+ Income Per Month

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off live show week with a great story. How about a blogger who owed thousands in student loan debt and turned things around so much that only ...

How Not To Lose It When You Lose Money

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Investors. Right when they turn left they turn right. You've heard lots of stories about people who've lost fortunes...all because they lost their hea...

How Not To Lose It When You Lose Money

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Investors. Right when they turn left they turn right. You've heard lots of stories about people who've lost fortunes...all because they lost their hea...

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...

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: ...

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...

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...

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....

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-...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...