The Stacking Benjamins Show

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...

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 Sa...

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...

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, ...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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......

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.......

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 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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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, ...

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 ...