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Named Best Personal Finance Podcast by Bankrate.com and Kiplinger — and the only podcast the Plutus Awards retired from competition after winning twice — The Stacking Benjamins Show is personal finance that doesn’t put you to sleep.

Hosts Joe Saul-Sehy (former 16-year financial advisor, ex-WXYZ-TV “Money Man”) and Josh “OG” Bannerman, CFP (Certified Financial Planner, Bannerman Wealth) sit around the card table in Joe’s mom’s half-finished basement in Texarkana and talk money with the smartest guests in personal finance, investing, and behavioral economics. As Fast Company wrote, the show “strikes a great balance of fun and functional.”

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: expert guests, real headlines, listener questions, and Doug’s trivia. Topics include investing, retirement planning, budgeting, real estate, behavioral finance, taxes, and financial independence — for anyone who wants to be smarter about money without being talked down to.

Subscribe to The 201 — the free newsletter that goes deeper than the show — at stackingbenjamins.com/201

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Latest Episodes:

Want More Money? Help Someone Else Become Financially Savvy (with John Hope Bryant) SB1561 Aug 19, 2024

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John Hope Bryant says that even if you're a money geek, soaking up as much knowledge as possible, financial literacy for all (not just you) is YOUR problem. Today the financial activist takes aim at everyone to pitch in and help bring up our entire world by empowering people to become more financially literate. If you've never heard John speak, you may not know that he grew up in Compton (Los Angeles) in a very poor home, and struggled to find financial security. Now, as a frequent media contributor and one of the biggest suppliers of economic and entrepreneurial training in the USA, John spreads the word that even people who "didn't get the memo" about being money savvy can help all of us grow our wealth. He makes that case today on the show (and we don't think you'll want to miss it!). You never leave a John Hope Bryant talk feeling uninspired and ready to perform better with your finances.

In our headline, we dive into the significant stock market tremor a couple of weeks ago. What's happened since? What lessons should we have learned? Should you take your money out of the market? Invest more? How should you handle it? We've spoken a lot lately about how to invest wisely, but with this case study right in front of us, you'll see precisely why we've been driving home the point of economic security so much lately.

Of course, we also leave time for Doug's trivia and much more!

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/financial-literacy-for-all-john-hope-bryant-1561

Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201

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Should You Really Try To "Die With Zero"? Aug 16, 2024

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Should you aim to die with zero, or is there a better way? What role does money play in our lives, and what can it do after we're no longer here? Diving into this deep topic on today's roundtable discussion, we welcome back Lacey Langford from the Military Money Show, Doc G from the Eatn & Invest podcast, and OG.

In the second half of today's show, brought to you by DepositAccounts.com, we dive deeper into giving money to others while you are alive and how that can add happiness to your life.

Be sure to stick around for Doug's Elvis-inspired trivia question.

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/die-with-zero-question-mark-1560

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What's the Purpose of a Will? Why Would I Need a Trust? (Your Estate Questions Answered with Attorney Tim Semro) SB1559 Aug 14, 2024

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You have all had so many estate planning questions and today we delivered answers, with certified estate planning attorney Tim Semro. It's an "estate planning all the time" episode, as we cover everything from estate planning headlines to our estate-filled TikTok minute. You also asked tons of questions about when to leave people money, what traits make a good executor, how do you help loved ones with disabilities, what if you don't want a relatives money, and how to minimize probate costs...plus much, much more.

In our headline segment we focus on celebrity cases that have ended ugly. From Tony Bennett to Aretha Franklin and Chadwick Boseman, estate issues are seemingly always in the news. In our TikTok minute we shine a light on a top television show (Curb Your Enthusiasm) that brings up some awkward estate situations. On the back porch we show another family (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) that also may not end up happy with a recent estate settlement.

All of that plus Doug's trivia on today's podcast.

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/all-about-estate-planning-tim-simro-1559

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How One Woman Quit Her High Paying Job to Focus on Being a Force for Good Aug 12, 2024

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Have you ever thought about quitting your job, getting out of the rat race, and instead working on your passion? Maya Chupkov is a force of nature, and did just that. After scoring what was the "job of a lifetime," she realized that the actual work didn't meet what she wanted in life. So instead, she quit that job to focus on her lifestyle and needs. Her new boss at a smaller paycheck firm wanted to promote her into more responsibility (and more money) and Maya again said "no." Instead, she spends her time shining a light on the plight of stutterers, something that has not only been a part of Maya's life since she's been born, but also has been a part of the life of one of our SB podcast hosts (Joe). Maya is not only now the host of the acclaimed Proud Stutterer podcast, but also is working a documentary about a man whose life changed because of his stutter, and not for the better. It's called Rock of Hope, and Maya today details not only what it took to quit a high paying job, but also how she's gained skills, connections, and funding for this new project. It's a fascinating walk through the life of a woman who's pursuing her dream: to help stutterers everywhere come out of hiding and focus on their strengths with the help of the community around them.

In our headline segment, trouble on the "making more money" front. The Wall Street Journal reports that pay raises are shrinking. What do you do if you aren't going to be scoring as big a raise in the future as you have in the past? We share tips and ponder different avenues you should explore to try to not only tighten the belt, but make more money when others are not. We also spend some time on the back porch talking about Stackers who are Olympians, and feedback about our recent sandwich survey episode. Of course, we sandwich that all around Doug's amazing trivia question.

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/maya-chupkov-1547/

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RIP Piggy Bank: You're Wasting Your Time With THESE Money Concepts Aug 09, 2024

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The piggy bank is clearly outdated. What kid needs to learn about cash now? It's far more important to know what those plastic things in mom or dad's wallet really are and how to use them responsibly. While contemplating the piggy bank we asked ourselves, "What are some other outdated ideas about money that we're holding?" That topic created this wild ride of a podcast episode where OG, Doc G (Earn & Invest podcast), and Paula Pant (Afford Anything) share and critique each other's ideas of outdated money concepts. You'll hear everything from big ideas to tactical solutions that no longer work on today's show. From the concept of "retirement age" to "don't refinance until you can beat your interest rate by 2%," you'll hear it all.

Of course, as we do every Friday, we'll feature our year-long contest between our contributors for the big Dollar Store trophy prize. Paula actually won trivia last week...can she make it two in a row?

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/outdated-financial-concepts-1557

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Pack a Lunch: Len Penzo's Annual Cost of a Sandwich Study (SB1556) Aug 07, 2024

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What's the most fun way to look at inflation? Well, even though it might not be fun to watch your wallet disappear at the grocery store, it is VERY fun to watch trends in food costs over time. Len Penzo began his annual sandwich study to just prove that packing your lunch is cheaper than buying food at a restaurant. He also wanted to show just how much money you could save to either pay down debt or invest. Instead, many years later, Len's sandwich study is always compared to the classic "Big Mac" study, where they track the price of a Big Mac. We prefer Len's study because making a sandwich is healthier, cheaper, and also maybe a little more fun. So today we'll compare the cost of ten sandwiches and see which one is this year's champion...but more importantly, we'll see if your grocery bill has gone up or down from a year ago.

In our headline segment, your home is your castle so it probably holds LOTS of cash value that you may want to tap into during your retirement years. How do financial planners look at home prices that might not rise as quickly in the future as they have in the past? We'll chat about housing, selling your house for retirement, how people navigate selling and "downsizing" in real life, and much more.

Of course, we still take a call from a Stacker on our Better Call Saul....Sehy and OG segment. Plus, we always leave room for a helping of Doug's trivia.

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/len-penzo-2024-sandwich-survey-1556

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Is a Simple 401k Mistake Costing You Millions? (SB1555) Aug 05, 2024

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You've played the game by the rules...moving your money from a 401k to an IRA when you change jobs (which happens in the USA far more often than you'd think). But are you forgetting a "step two" that could cost you over a million dollars? A recent Wall Street Journal piece says that you may be making a HUGE mistake. Today we'll break down where people are getting it wrong so that YOU aren't stuck with a much smaller retirement nest egg than you'd hoped or expected.

We also take a question from a Stacker who's accepted a "job" that pays her as a 1099 "employee." How does she make sure she doesn't owe too much in taxes at the end of the year? In general, how should she set up her money now that she's going to be responsible not just for taxes, but for her own benefits and more? We'll help her (and maybe you, if you ever decide to start your own business or side hustle) take control of her money so that she's in great shape come tax time and beyond.

Of course, we also share Doug's amazing trivia question AND a TikTok minute that might mess with Doug's brain.... (not too difficult, really).

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/401k-rollover-mistakes-to-avoid-1555

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How To Save Big Money On DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber (SB1554) Aug 02, 2024

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Are we overusing popular "helper" apps like DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber? One popular blogger thinks so, which made us ask some of the top podcasters in the money space: do you agree? This simple question helped create a fantastic discussion about the importance of community, real-life neighborhoods, avoiding "using" people while still appreciating them, and so much more. Dr. Bill Yount joins us from the Catching Up To FI podcast. Bill's a natural community builder, so we were thrilled that he agreed to join Paula Pant (Afford Anything) and Doc G (Earn & Invest) in this wide-ranging discussion.

As always, we'll also include another EPIC edition of Doug's trivia in the middle of today's chat!

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/how-to-save-big-money-on-doordash-instacart-and-uber-sb1554

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Vanguard Raises Fees, What is "Velocity Banking," and Crypto Yielding 19.55 Percent! SB1553 Jul 31, 2024

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One of the world's largest money management companies is raising fees AND has a new CEO from a competing firm. Are times a-changin' at Vanguard? We'll dive into all of the behind-the-scenes action, and discuss how this just might affect your wallet. Of course, we'll widen the argument for those of you NOT at Vanguard. If your money is with another firm, what happens when there's a change at the top? What should you look out for when it comes to prudently deciding whether it's time to move your nest egg?

Plus, in our TikTok minute, one crypto is paying a walloping 19.55 percent! Cowabunga! Should you back the truck up and shovel money in? We'll share our thoughts.

And we take a call from a Stacker wondering what "Velocity Banking" is all about? How does it work, and if you can use this method to pay off your loans faster, should you jump in?

All of that AND Doug's trivia on today's show!

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/vanguard-changing-course-1553

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The True Path to "Wealth" (AKA: Uncle Danny's Story Hour) SB1552 Jul 29, 2024

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Want to know how to make your money perform better? Begin controlling that stuff between your ears. Between negative self-talk and obviously-bad money moves, we find plenty of ways to sabotage our long term goals. Today we're joined by behavioral economist Dr. Daniel Crosby, who dives into what he calls "the soul of money." We'll discuss wisdom from some of the world's greatest legendary figures, like Alexander the Great, and dive into stories like The Kite Runner and what we can learn about money, happiness, "more," and being truly wealthy.

Plus, in our headline segment, one type of worker is loading up on cash inside of their retirement fund at work. Who? It turns out, that it's workers at companies that have decided to default retirement contribution plan percentages at a higher rate. Huh? It's not only fascinating, but probably the reason why you might be able to save more...but never have been able to pick the lock. If you're a great saver, you'll also know this is the key--so send this headline to your friends! Joe and OG tackle this topic from beginning to end, and hopefully, you'll be richer as a result (or on your way to riches).

We also take a call from Stacker Blake, who asks about his Acorns account. Now that he's been using it for awhile, should he move it to a different home so that he doesn't have several different accounts?

Of course, we'll also save time for Doug's trivia question, groan about the state of Ohio, and more!

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/psychology-and-money-1552

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