Manage Your Damn Money with Ben & Malcolm

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Investing Horror Stories and Artistic Seniors Struggling to Find Affordable Housing in Los Angeles County Oct 16, 2017

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A box full of penny stocks, investing in a weed-head of a son and $43 million lost by former NFL running-back Clinton Portis in an Alabama casino. We discuss these and other tales of terrible investments made to better understand how to avoid making big mistakes when taking your first steps to becoming an investor.

Ben & Malcolm also discuss their inability to "homecoming" like they used to, the high cost of living for seniors in Los Angeles County and we slowly realize Malcolm is NOT someone you should go to first with your business dreams.

Did you know Ben Carter is author? Check out his book, Fictitious Financial Fairytale on Amazon.com - goo.gl/vdk2ox

The Truth Behind Student Loan Forgiveness Programs and the Death of Toys 'R' Us Oct 08, 2017

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Are federal student loan forgiveness programs worth a damn? Or are they non-forgiveness forgiveness programs dressed in hopeful language, 10-year work requirements and wishful thinking? We tackle this question on #MYDM with Ben & Malcolm and discuss what a new investor should learn from the recent Toys 'R' Us bankruptcy filing. The co-hosts also share their most beloved books about money and personal finances.

Did you know Ben Carter is author? Check out his book, Fictitious Financial Fairytale on Amazon.com - goo.gl/vdk2ox

Socially Responsible Investing and the Impending Elimination of the Credit Score Sep 26, 2017

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In this episode of #MYDM with Ben & Malcolm, we delve back into the subject of investing covering what it means to make socially responsible investments; What qualifies as a socially responsible investment? Do socially responsible investments perform well in the short, mid and long-term? What are the unintended consequences of investing based on criteria for doing social or environmental good? We answer these questions and more.

The co-hosts also cover the Equifax data scandal, its impact on the future elimination of the credit score and Malcolm jokes about Ben being the same height as Hollywood heartthrob, Taye Diggs.

Did you know Ben Carter is author? Check out his book, Fictitious Financial Fairytale on Amazon.com - goo.gl/vdk2ox

When Art Is An Investment and Sloane Stephens Keeps It 100 Sep 19, 2017

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On this episode of #MYDM with Ben & Malcolm, we welcome Jessica Stafford Davis on to the show. As the founder of a multi-cultural arts platform connecting emerging and well-known artists with collectors, Jessica shares her knowledge of what it means to utilize art as an investment for your portfolio and how artists rise through the ranks to have their art purchased for four, five and six digits per piece.

The co-hosts also discuss Sloane Stephens' win of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, her memorable comment about why she enjoyed winning and Ben sweats while Malcolm explains why the WNBA should lower the rim for women basketball players.

Did you know Ben Carter is author? Check out his book, Fictitious Financial Fairytale on Amazon.com - goo.gl/vdk2ox

Understanding the Business of Creativity and Client Based Businesses Sep 11, 2017

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In this episode of #MYDM with Ben & Malcolm, we welcome the co-founders of Hey Bulldog Studios, Tasha James and Chris Cain to the show. Tasha and Chris are a long-time couple of 8 years who, for the last four years, have run a creative studio together. With clients like Chipotle, Bud Light and Smoothie King, we ask the couple to share their keys to running a business based on creativity and clients.

The co-hosts also explore a trend in money issues having an affect on the mental health of Millennials, while Malcolm catches amnesia about what a girlfriend might be interested in receiving on her birthday. 💍 👀

Did you know Ben Carter is author? Check out his book, Fictitious Financial Fairytale on Amazon.com - goo.gl/vdk2ox

Keeping Up with the Joneses and the Brilliant Business Mind of Floyd "Money" Mayweather Sep 03, 2017

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In this episode of #MYDM with Ben & Malcolm, the co-hosts explore the reasons why Millennials (and everyone else) feel so compelled to keep up with the Jones Family and find several other reasons why we all struggle to adhere to the plans we make for our money.

Our money team also takes a deep dive into the brilliant business mind behind Floyd "Money" Mayweather, looking into how he is able to consistently pull down $100 million pay-days for no more than 36 minutes of boxing action, while Malcolm explains why us regular folk might never be ready for the wardrobe selections of the 45th First Lady of United States of America.