The Stacking Benjamins Show
Episodes
Should You Be Stealth With Your Wealth?
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been asked by a coworker or friend how much you make or how much money you have? It can be an awkward conversation if you aren't expecti...
Your 2021 Year-End Tax Planning Guide (with Ed Slott)
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our good friend Ben Franklin said the only things certain in life are death and taxes. Since we are coming up on year-end, we'll tackle one of those c...
How To Build Your Stack + Millennials Ditch Financial Advisors
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Getting started on your personal financial journey is the hardest part. Where do you start and how do you get that first Benjamin stacked? And then ho...
LIVE From EconoMe 2021
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special Saturday episode! Community plays a big role in our lives and the community you surround yourself with can make all the difference on t...
Our Best 2021 Holiday Wallet-Saving Tips
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s peak shopping season and many of us are also getting ready to attend or host holiday parties, which means money may be quickly shuffling out of...
Holiday Networking Strategies for Introverts (with Nick Shelton)
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays can be overwhelming for lots of reasons (family, too many parties, not enough time) and that stress can run even deeper for introverts. H...
Maximize Your 401K With These 10 Easy Tips
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not sure how to best use your 401k plan to stack some B's? Today the man many call the "father of the 401k," Ted Benna, joins us to share not just how...
Our Top 5 Board Games for Families + Franklin's Fortune
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's your favorite game to play with family and friends? If you don't have a favorite, or if you're looking for a new game, we have good news for yo...
2021’s Hottest Holiday Tech Deals
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday we gave you a list of top Black Friday deals and today we are continuing the deals with all things tech! Bridget Carey from CNET joins us ag...
Our Annual Black Friday Savings Episode (plus FSA rules changes AND a TikTok to remember)
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's on your holiday wish list this year? Are you planning on running out on Black Friday to snag some deals? Lucky for you, we are making your holi...
The Money Myth Buster Episode
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever received money advice that made you scratch your head in confusion? I was once told that I should buy a new car every few years because ...
Restaurants, Your Health, and Your Wallet (with Corey Mintz)
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much thought do you put into where your food comes from and how the employees at your favorite restaurant are treated? If you're like most of us, ...
Our Best Tips to Navigate Change
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Change. It's something most of us struggle with, but when it comes to money and building your plan, change will always be necessary. James Conklin is ...
Our 12 Best Holiday Survival Tips (plus the Evil HR Lady) - REWIND
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're packing the show full of holiday survival tips! From shopping to family gatherings, our roundtable shares their favorite tips and tricks f...
A Better Way To Buy Investment Real Estate (with David Greene) - REWIND
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zillow is in the headlines recently, because they're real estate purchase program hasn't worked as expected and they're dumping properties purchased o...
Curing Your Time Poverty Problem (w/Ashley Whillans) - REWIND
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Man, that time change is always hard. It's getting dark earlier and starting to feel more and more like winter. There's nothing the time change blues ...
What Life Lessons Would You Share With a Younger You?
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you could go back and give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be? Maybe it's to take more chances or say adios to the boss that t...
Want To Save More? Use Tricks From Video Games
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our brains are complex and in charge of our emotions, memories and behaviors but just how connected are our brains and decisions about money? Maybe mo...
The Fight Over Dungeons & Dragons
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Board games date back almost 5,000 years to the Egyptians but our games today look very different. Modern board games and video games have exploded in...
Real-Life Money Horror Stories That Will Make Your Skin Crawl
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have made mistakes with money in our lives. What's your money horror story? Ever gotten caught up in a Venmo scam or been asked to pay the ...
How Do You Retire Happy? (plus an economic Halloween game!)
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You might retire, but how do you retire happy? How do you imagine spending your time in retirement and does pre-planning make you happier? The host of...
Light a Fire Under Your Chance of Success
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you find success? Today, we'll help..."shine a light" on the path to a better work life (we're so, so clever!). Chesapeake Bay Candle has seen ...
What Is The Cost of “Cool”?
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mummies, pineapples, and board games (Joe's favorite!). What do these all have in common? They've all been seen as status symbols at some point in tim...
Big Debt, Late Start, World Travel: No Problem
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We went campin' (well, Joe and Doc G did) and dug up some inspiring and amazing money stories from fellow campers. We are live today from Camp FI (fin...
Unbelievable Stories from Bitcoin's Wild Wild West
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you thought the days of crazy lawless activity left when the wild west was won, think again. The spirit of the Wild West continues in cryptocurrenc...
Should You Be More Worried About Retirement?
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When did you start really thinking about, and maybe even stressing over, retirement? In your 50s, or 40s, or maybe even your 20s? Our discussion piece...
Guess Who Created The Index Fund? (hint: you'll probably be surprised)
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's a chance you've heard the words "passive investing", "index funds" or "ETF (exchange-traded fund)" but the history behind these is much longer...
How A Shark Can Help You Run A Successful Business (with Barbara Corcoran)
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you wanted to start a business but something is holding you back? Not enough time, resources or money? And maybe some fear as well. Today we talk...
Can Rattlesnake Wranglers Give Good Financial Advice?
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Investing can feel like a rattlesnake hunt if you don't know what you are doing. Scary, surprising, and sometimes painful if you aren't careful. Our r...
Lean Into Sadness and Away From Your Timeshare (with Helen Russell)
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Human emotion makes us, well, human. While it's much more fun to feel happy, excited, or optimistic, there's no denying that we also feel sad, confuse...
Questions To Ask Before You Donate + How To Double Your Salary!
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to find more happiness? Think bigger than your own goals. We've said this a TON lately on the podcast, so today we look at how to make it happen....
Is That Light At The End Of The Tunnel Your Retirement Or A Train?
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does retirement mean to you? Is it traveling, sitting on the beach or playing golf? Or maybe taking on a volunteer project? Or something complete...
What Are You Worried About? (Live from #FinCon21)
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Between the stock market, soaring housing prices, and the strive for financial independence, what's been top-of-mind for you lately? Maybe you are get...
Get Out Of Your Own Way With One Simple Tool (with Mel Robbins)
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever look at yourself in the mirror? Of course you have! How many times have you had to tell that person looking back at you to get out of the way? If...
Tired of Spending Less? How to Beat "Frugality Fatigue"
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt burnt out by trying too hard to save money or squeeze your budget too thin? That's what's known as "frugal fatigue". Sometimes we t...
Upgrade Your Career, Compete with Avis, and Brew Your Own Beer
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does a trip to Ireland with a private car rental service and a beer-making class sound? Today we have all three of those for you, but presented as...
What's The Future of Money?
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will you bank in the future the way you did in the past? What role will emerging financial systems like crypto and FinTech have in the future? Senior ...
One Powerful (and simple) Tool to Reach Your Goals
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How would you rate the different aspects of your life: fun & relaxation, personal & spiritual growth, business, money, health, family & friends, love ...
You Have More Than You Think (plus: drunk traded lately?)
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Studies show that our biggest enemy is often the one between our own ears. It can be hard to get out of your own head at times. Joyce Marter joins us ...
Nice People Finish Last But Bad People Don't Win Either
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that nice guys always seem to finish last? There's something that doesn't seem fair about the jerks in the world winning in business and lif...
The Pros and (Mostly) Cons of Retirement (plus Kathryn Minshew from TheMuse.com) - REWIND
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have a great roundtable discussion for you and an interview with Kathryn Minshew, CEO of Themuse.com today. The roundtable starts off our episode b...
My Journey to Huge Success in Real Estate (with Ryan Serhant)
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The amazing real estate pro from Million Dollar Listing New York, Ryan Serhant, joined us to walk us through highlights and lessons from his journey t...
You Can Be a Badass With Money
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How are you with cash? Credit? Putting money in investments? All of that begins with your mindset, and Jen Sincero joins us today to help you get your...
Does Your Astrological Sign Affect Your Ability to Build Wealth?
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do libra's really have a better chance of becoming billionaires than other zodiac signs? You'd think not, but according to one blog post, Libra's are ...
How To Avoid Getting Scammed on Life Insurance
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How well do you understand life insurance? If you don't know as much as you should, an unscrupulous agent who meets with you might convince you to pur...
El Salvador is Crypto Curious + Reading to Lead with Jeff Brown & Jesse Wisnewski
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to move ahead faster in your career? Feeling uncreative and like you aren't moving? Stop waiting for others to design a curriculum for you and cr...
Special Episode: Plutus Awards 2021 Finalists and Roundtable
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time! The 2021 Plutus Awards (co-hosted by Joe Saul-Sehy and Natalie Torres-Haddad) will take place during FinCon in Austin, Texas on Septem...
Our End of Summer Economic & Portfolio Guide: The STACK Live Event (featuring Dr. Apollo Lupescu)
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How's your portfolio performing? Are your funds not performing as you'd hoped? Today we'll help you figure out how recent economic conditions, investi...
What Should We Focus on First? (with Eric Brotman) + Why Your Advisor Doesn’t Text
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's back-to-school season and with as much joy as that brings for parents (free babysitting, anyone? Just kidding. Okay, not really.), we are also br...
How a Bad Estate Plan Can Wreck You (even if you have nothing)
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We hear a ton about "intergenerational wealth" lately, and a cornerstone of building a dynasty of Benjamin-stackers is knowing how to pass on your ass...
Our Best "Secret" Money-Saving Travel Hacks
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are two types of people who travel: those who meticulously plan every detail and spend hours strategizing so they can save every last penny, and...
Fighting Fear, Buying Real Estate, and Shaving Taxes (Live from PM21)
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to be wealthy to build wealth. That's the theme that kicks off today with our amazing panel, live from Podcast Movement in Nashville! J...
Communicate Like a Boss (with Rachel Pacheco)
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How well do you share feedback, ask for what you want, or set expectations? Do you find that people aren't where you expect, doing what you'd hoped, o...
Winning the Quest for "Enough"
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we, as humans, feel like we never have enough? Enough money, enough time, enough resources. How can we overcome the limiting belief that we jus...
Redefining Rich (with Shannon Hayes), and the CFP Board Tightens the Screws
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does rich mean to you? Lamborghinis and mansions? Well for Shannon Hayes, it meant something completely different, and she hit the reset button o...
How Are Food Prices Rising? Len Penzo's 13th Annual Sandwich Survey
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Think inflation is boring? Think again, because today we're asking the simple question (and a far more fun question than "what's up with inflation..."...
Why Not Try a Low Cost, Big Living Approach?
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you enjoy spending more money on? Maybe you like to stay at top-rated resorts when you travel? Or, you enjoy the experience of a nice dinner o...
How a Lie Lit a Revolution (with Jeff Lantos), The Magic of an Inch, and Crypto Busted Again
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much does the truth matter when telling your money story? What about if you were telling the story of a new nation? Turns out, this happens more t...
Stepping Out of Line (with Mari K. Eder, Major General US Army, retired)
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine fleeing your hometown with nothing but the hope and will to survive. Or risking your life to gather information needed to incriminate some of ...
5 Secrets To Better Flexibility (with money)
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How rigid are your money habits? What will happen when your "optimized" financial situation comes crashing down because you didn't think about what co...
From Bankrupt to 6-Figure CEO Coach (with Brandy Mabra), plus the Olympic Athlete Tax
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What would be your first step in the right direction when life isn't going your way? How would you move forward and make the most important change eve...
Recovering From Life's Expensive and Emotional Moments (with Michele Cagan), plus They've Decided You're Dying Younger!
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A financial setback could hit any of us at any time. How will you rebound? What steps should you take first and what financial changes should you make...
6 Investing Mistakes That Keep You Poor
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if your trading strategies are helping or hurting your overall portfolio goals? Maybe you're chasing the market or trading based on wh...
M Is For Money (with Rob Phelan) and E Is For Ed Slott's Roth IRA Tips
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
F is for Fun. And we have a ton of fun today talking to Rob Phelan about his new children's book M is for Money. He was inspired by reading with his o...
Your 14 Best Minutes Today (with Chris Field), Inflation's Back, and RIP Chuck
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
14 minutes. Today we talk to Chris Field about changing the world using only 1% of your time (14 minutes a day). Chris will share why "charity begins ...
When Does Frugal Go Too Far?
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you buy second-hand clothes instead of new? How about waiting to buy that special something until there's an awesome deal? Dumpster dive? Argue wit...
Retiring Early, Teaching Finance, and What's Up With Commodities?
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do homemade ice cream and financial education go together? You're about to find out, because today we interview two of our fellow Stackers, Lisa a...
Lessons From a Woman Who Found Financial Independence by Age 27
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Richards achieved financial independence at the young age of 27. How did she do it? The now 29 year old joins us today to talk about lessons, s...
5 Fun Ways to Teach Kids about Money - Rewind
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With summer in full swing, do you need ideas for things to do with your kids? Before they start their first lemonade stand, listen to today’s episod...
Winning an Olympic Medal With Your Money
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to win with your money? You've trained hard and now it's showtime. You're in luck because, just in time for the Olympics, we dig into al...
Lead Like a Drug Dealer (with Michael Brody-Waite) Rewind Episode 123
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While the first person to tell you that nothing good happens while you're using drugs will be today's guest Michael Brody-Waite, he WILL insist that t...
Our Favorite Budget and Money Hacks (with Chris Hutchins)
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wish that saving money and spending less were easier? Today we've got your back because Chris Hutchins, Mr. Hack himself and host of the All The ...
Making Money While You Sleep (with Alan Corey), plus Crypto in Your 401k?
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Corey had a small goal: he just wanted to pay his internet bill automatically, and in the process stumbled upon a strategy that would lead him to...
Making the Most of Your HR Department (with Suzanne Lucas), a HOT Investment, and Real Estate Nightmares
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you aware of all the benefits your company offers? Beyond a retirement plan, do they offer other perks? You might be surprised to learn about some...
10 Things I Hate About You: Investing (LIVE on Fireside)
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Investing, especially when you're just beginning, can be frustrating! There's new lingo and technology platforms to learn, let alone knowing what you ...
Scoring Big Goals with Stu Grimson, a Daredevil Crashes, and Landlord Problems
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to reach your goals? Here in the middle of NHL and NBA playoff season, we're going to talk about reaching your big goals. Today's gu...
Crypto with Kevin Rose, home equity loans, and is passive investing bad?
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NFT...Etherium...Dougcoin? Wait...Dougcoin? Is Doug messing with us again and making up his own cryptocurrency? The whole gang gets involved today as ...
10 Things Investors Shouldn't Care About
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk all the time about what investors should know and worry about...but what should we forget? Today we're joined by Talking Real Money's Don McDo...
Why We Want MORE (with Luke Burgis) plus "Sell in May and Go Away?"
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we always seem to have something else we're chasing? Another possession, more stuff, the next token for our treasure trove...where does it end?...
Decoding Greatness, Lowering Fees, and Relief Money (with Dr. Ron Friedman)
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do the best achieve superior results? Do they work 10,000 hours? Do they spend years sharpening the saw? While it takes work and grit, the type of...
Things You Should NOT Do With Money (plus our July scholarship update)
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are you doing with your cash that's a complete "no-no"? Today we'll dive into some things that you should NEVER do with your money. We'll talk ab...
Kassandra Paid Off $55k Debt in 3.5 Years, Bad Brokers Run Amok, and Crypto Scammers Strike Again
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling bad about your debt? Well, we've brought the perfect motivation: a story about a woman who paid off over $55k of debt in just 3.5 years. Kassa...
Top 5 Ways to Win With Money, New Crypto, and AMC
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How are you winning with managing your money? Are you saving automatically? Investing appropriately? Keeping an emergency fund? How do we rank the key...
Tomorrow Might Be Too Late To Act On These Financial Tasks (plus MetPro.co's Angelo Poli)
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to money, there are some things you need to just start doing. Other tasks you should contemplate and make sure you get them correct befo...
The 5 Years Before You Retire, Timeshare Madness, and New Wealth Numbers (with Emily Guy Birken)
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What important steps do you need to roll smoothly into retirement? Joining us to share her newly updated strategies about healthcare, social security,...
Stacking Pennies, a Chicken Dilemma and the Barry White Music Fix (with Corey LaJoie)
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you create big wins? Of course, you track all of the little wins and build a solid foundation. That's why we're excited to talk today to NASCAR...
Surviving Your Next Wedding Invitation (plus your child could win $1000!)
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Summer 2021 is right around the corner and with it comes a wave of weddings and social gatherings that have been postponed since last year. With invit...
Crypto Falls, Homebuyers Groan, and That Drink Might Not Suit You
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to succeed? You need to stay focused. Studies show the amount of alcohol and food we consume skyrockets during the holidays, and Memorial Day is ...
Your Summer 2021 Theme Park Guide (with Robert Niles)
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Returning right on time to kick off theme park season, we welcome Robert Niles from Theme Park Insider. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, last yea...
Our Fad Finance Smackdown (plus a peek at our new Retirement Design Lab)
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While reading a recent blog post on fad diets, we were shocked to realize that there's a metric ton of horrible fad financial advice out there. Today ...
The History of America’s Shadowy “Insiders” (with Zachary Karabell)
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brown Brothers Harriman is a bank that's sat front row for much of America's history, and yet most of us haven't heard of them. Two presidents, the cr...
Negotiating the World of High-End Real Estate (with Kirsten Jordan)
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're wondering how the inside world of high-end real estate works, our guest today will share stories and lessons from the top. Kirsten Jordan is...
Money, Secrets, and Lies (plus a peek at Clarity Money/Marcus Insights)
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what your neighbors are really doing with their cash? Our round table takes a deep dive into a new study exposing the secret financial liv...
Get Motivated, Pay Your House Off Early and Teach (plus last minute tax tips)
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to be motivated by your peers? Today we share success stories about living your dream, paying off your mortgage, and teaching finance to the nei...
Avoid the Banking Walk of Shame (plus Military Appreciation Month)
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever leave your bank thinking, "someone just made some money and it wasn't me?" Maybe a trip to your local credit union will be the cure. Credit union...
Behind the Scenes: Stacking Benjamins (plus the pulse of small biz)
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating the world of work today! On this special episode, we answer the question, "How does THIS basement-based podcast team work? Sure we o...
Experience Your Favorite City on Less (with George Igoe)
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While we can safely assume that most of us are ready to travel, we're not excited about breaking the bank AND quarantine. Yet, after meals, a decent h...
Ever Try THESE Extremely Frugal (and maybe gross) Money Savers?
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How far would you go to save a few bucks, or even pennies? Mom always said all things in moderation, but it seems like these super-savers didn't get t...
Pulling Your Life (and Money) Together When Everything Goes Wrong
05 May 2021
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...
She Paid Off $18,410 Of Debt In 7 Months
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Got debt? We have a solution. Or rather, our guest, Jenni Zepol, does. Every eight weeks we look back through our collection and play some of our favo...