The Stacking Benjamins Show

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

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

25 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

25 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Creating Your Own Better Outcome (with Lillian Karabaic)

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Creating Your Own Better Outcome (with Lillian Karabaic)

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Your Money or Your Life? (with Vicki Robin)

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Your Money or Your Life? (with Vicki Robin)

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Popular Advice That's Actually Baloney

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Popular Advice That's Actually Baloney

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

30 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

30 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Abigail Adams: Financial Badass

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Abigail Adams: Financial Badass

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Millionaire?

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Millionaire?

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

10 Money Lessons From Oscar Nominated Flicks

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

10 Money Lessons From Oscar Nominated Flicks

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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

Pulling Your Life (and Money) Together When Everything Goes Wrong

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wish you had a second chance with your money? Billy B. hoped he'd get one. After being convicted and sent to prison after the death of his friend...

Pulling Your Life (and Money) Together When Everything Goes Wrong

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wish you had a second chance with your money? Billy B. hoped he'd get one. After being convicted and sent to prison after the death of his friend...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...