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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.

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Latest Episodes:

RE/MAX Cofounder Dave Liniger on Persistence, Breaking the Rules, and Creating the Next Big Thing: Stacking Deeds (SB1561) Jul 04, 2024

Show notes

On today's show...what skill do you need to lead a group of people toward real estate success? Leadership! And man, do we have a leader here to teach you that skill...REMAX Co-founder, Dave Liniger.

In our headlines, we chat about the state of airbnbs and if guests get the warm and fuzzies when they walk in. Plus, we’ll answer a call to Ruth's Rotary phone from Aimsley who wants to avoid being over-leveraged, under-leveraged or inter-leveraged-we've got answers.

And of course, Neighbor Doug will pop in later with the property pop quiz.

Have a question for the show? Head to StackingDeeds.net/voicemail

Subscribe to the new show wherever you're listening to today's episode! Just type "Stacking Deeds" into your search function so you catch all of the latest shows the day they arrive (every Tuesday).

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The Surprising Secret to Leading People Effectively (SB1540) Jul 03, 2024

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Whether you're a current leader or aspiring to become one, today's leader, Rachael Robertson, has a story you'll need to hear. Tasked with leading an Australian team in Antarctica, Robertson had to make quick, decisive decisions in an environment where nobody was allowed to find refuge. Everyone had to find a way to work together immediately and without fail. How did she do it? You'll hear today how the employment of one simple (but not easy) technique helped her not only maintain control but help her group thrive in the harshest of environments.

Of course, as always, this greatest hits episode also includes a headline, Doug's trivia question, and more. For details on those, here are the original show notes: Being Liked Is Overrated (with Rachael Robertson).

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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Are Recessions Actually Good For Us? (Earn & Invest Community Episode) SB1539 Jul 02, 2024

Show notes

If you listen to the news (or see the carnage around you), you know that recessions are a time of hurt. Companies downsize or go bankrupt. People lose their jobs, their homes, and in a stock market decline, their ability to meet goals. But are recessions actually good for us? One recent financial piece says that they are, and our collaborator and friend Doc G at our award-winning sister show, Earn & Invest, dives into it today. He's asked two people from his community plus Joe Saul-Sehy to a panel discussing the possibility that just maybe...behind all of the tears and horror, a recession might be healthy.

Find the original show notes here: https://www.earnandinvest.com/episodes-8/are-recessions-good-for-you

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How To Get Out Of Your Own Way (with one simple tool) SB1538 - Greatest Hits Jul 01, 2024

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Ever look at yourself in the mirror? Of course, you have! How often have you had to tell that person looking back at you to get out of the way? If you’re like us, A TON. Mel Robbins discovered that one simple gesture in the morning can make all the difference in our decisions. She’ll share details of her own journey to success after financial hardship and how five seconds and high-fives changed her outlook. High fives aren’t just for big accomplishments or a way to communicate with friends. You can (and should) give yourself a high five every day for all the successes in your life, no matter how insignificant they may seem. Mel dives into the science behind how these small habits changed her life and how they can change yours, too.

We are back teaching you about annuities during our headline, and one annuity company is pleading to independent financial advisors to give their products another shot. Annuities aren’t always painted in the best light, and we’ll hear what this company is doing to change that. During our Magnify Money voicemail, Roy wants to pick Joe and OG’s brains about their asset allocation. And, of course, we’ll include some of Doug’s trivia.

This show originally aired in September of 2021, so please ignore any mention of current events. You can find the original show notes here: How To Get Out Of Your Own Way With One Simple Tool (with Mel Robbins).

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How To Invest Like a Middle-Age Woman (SB1537) Jun 28, 2024

Show notes

Is the secret to investment success all about making your decisions as if you were a 50-year-old woman? We tackle that take on today's roundtable discussion. We're joined by one of the best voices who gives investing advice online, Brian Feroldi. He's joined by the lady who knows all about making wise investing decisions, no matter your age, Paula Pant. And finally, we also feature the advice of our in-house financial planner (who happens to have the temperament of a 50-year-old woman), OG.

In the second half, brought to you by DepositAccounts.com, we continue down the list of how to win by investing like a 50-year-old woman.

And, finally, be sure to stick around for Doug's sky-high stock-institution trivia. It will surprise you!

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/invest-smarter-think-like-a-50-year-old-woman-1537

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During our conversation, you'll hear us mention:

Sticking to your investment plan, even in times of market correction.
Why "this time is different" is a dangerous mindset.
Weighing the long-term risk-reward relationship.
The benefit of indexing.
Investing according to your time horizon and risk tolerance.
The fallacy of trying to time the market.
Dollar-cost averaging.
How to resist the temptation to tinker with your investments.
How to trick yourself from reacting to every piece of news.
How to avoid FOMO.
Why you shouldn't care about what others think.
Stop comparing yourself to others.
Allowing yourself to allocate a small amount of your portfolio to taking outsized risks.
Investing in individual stocks if it works for you.
Allocating a limited amount of time to making investment decisions.
How to distinguish between sound advice and not-so-reputable salespeople.
Use good judgment when deciding whose advice to follow.
Finding the investing style that works for you.
Learning from failure.

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How To Stage Your Own Money Revolution Jun 26, 2024

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Time to revolt! Tired of thinking everyone else is in control when it comes to your money? The grocery store, utilities, retirement plans and their fee structures...everyone wants a piece of you, don't they? Well, today, that all changes. We're burning down ideas like high-interest debt (or debt at all), kids eating your entire budget, needing a million dollars to retire, and other tired ideas. We'll swap these and other ideas out for useable tips and ideas to help you revolt and build your own financial freedom.

Our headline today features a top economist who says the idea of retiring with a million is too much. You can retire on much, much less. We'll share why we agree today, but do you really want less?
Our TikTok minute is about budgets. Who can afford the fresh produce area of a grocery store?
The Better Call Saul... Sehy and OG segment features Dave, who wonders about credit card reward points. Should he begin taking advantage of them?

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/how-much-do-you-need-to-retire-1536

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The 5 Emotional Stages AFTER Financial Independence - with Douglas Tsoi (SB1535) Jun 24, 2024

Show notes

Do you think, "I've made it once I reach financial independence?" Douglas Tsoi has been "retired" for over ten years and will tell you, "Not even close."

For all of us, a new journey begins once we reach financial independence. What does this look like? How can we prepare? Today, Douglas sits down with Joe Saul-Sehy to dive into the five stages we all experience after reaching what many think of as the finish line.

In short, we'll discuss:

The fallacy of "I'm done"
The reason why people are afraid to retire, even though they may say otherwise
The darkness phase of "is this all there is?" and how to fight it
The joy of finally realizing that, after the emotional journey, you can flip into a new, gratifying state.

In our headline, we'll share a story about two executives in court because their investment scheme was "built on lies." This company promised eight percent returns without volatility. What's wrong with that? We'll walk through:

How companies make money and why volatility is always EXPECTED with an eight percent return.
Historical returns for asset classes, including the much-maligned international and emerging markets asset classes. Will they ever outperform again?
We'll share several ways people try to even out returns to ATTEMPT, including what these alleged scammers said they could do (and couldn't).

But that's not all. Of course, we'll also share Doug's amazing Formula One trivia question and much, much more.

FULL SHOWNOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/emotional-stages-after-financial-independence-douglas-tsoi

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Our BIGGEST Budget "Gotchas"! (SB1534) Jun 21, 2024

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What are the biggest fifteen items on most budgets that can derail your spending plan? One blogger, our friend Allison Baggerly at InspiredBudgets.com, made a list.

Today we use that list as the basis of a game show episode! Paula Pant (AffordAnything), Doc G. (Earn & Invest) and our own OG go head-to-head in a match to figure out which items made Allison's list. The best part? Even when their guesses are wrong, they bring up MANY budget busters that can help all of us do a better job fixing the holes in our spending plan.

Topics we cover:

Gifts
Taxes
Auto maintenance
Pet care
Holiday spending
Medical deductibles/costs

...and much more. We also share MANY solutions to plug the holes in your budget.

AND if that weren't enough, we pause at the halfway point of our conversation for our normal trivia competition (a competition inside of a competition? Meta!)

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/budget-gotchas-1534

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How to Structure an Effective Emergency Fund Jun 19, 2024

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Even if you only have $500 in your emergency fund, today we reveal why having this money in the right place can yield BIG dividends. If you have your $500 in an account paying the average rate, you'll make around $2.50 in interest per year. Yet, by moving these Benjamins to a well-structured emergency fund, you could earn around $22.50. Doesn't sound like much? Assuming this takes 30 minutes, we're talking about earning $40 an hour! That's a GREAT rate of return on your time invested.

Episode Overview

Why Your Emergency Fund Matters More Than Ever:

Ever wondered where to stash your emergency fund for the greatest benefit? With rising interest rates, it’s a discussion worth your time. We’ll cover:
How much should you keep in your emergency fund?
Avoiding common pitfalls.
Understanding the differences between money market accounts, high-yield savings accounts, and other options. And yes, we clarify all this mumbo-jumbo so you can actually understand it!

(What are YOUR thoughts on emergency funds? Share with us on Instagram or on Facebook!)

Segment Highlights:

TikTok Minute: What’s “guy math”? We’ll dive into this fun trend and how it compares to “girl math.” This guy applies girl math to his tool collection. What could go wrong?
New Segment Debut: Sometimes, online advice needs a second opinion. Hear OG’s take on some questionable financial tips. Today, we open with Sammie, who is asking for help with her 401k. As you can imagine, any time you ask for advice on the internet, it goes downhill quickly from there. If you see horrible advice in a financial forum, send it to us! (joe at stacking benjamins dot com)
Doug’s Trivia: Test your knowledge with Doug’s latest trivia question and much more! Today, he dives into Federal holiday trivia to celebrate Juneteenth.

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Let's Save a Bundle on Taxes (with Hannah Cole) - SB1532 Jun 17, 2024

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Tax planning in June? Of course! Why would you wait until next year, when you can't make ANY financial moves that save you money, to start figuring out how to cut your tax bill? Right now, at nearly the halfway point of the year, we'll dive into how to understand your taxes and make cuts with our tax planning mentor, Hannah Cole. Hannah will walk us through tax savings ideas for everyone, and then we'll focus on those people who have either started a side hustle or who are entrepreneurs and share some great tips for business owners. Even if you're just dreaming about having a business or "working for the man," we've got you covered.

Plus, in our headline segment, two brothers woke up one day this spring and found themselves disinherited, losing out on approximately one million dollars! How did that happen? It could have all been avoided, and YOU can avoid this problem too. We'll walk you through HOW to make sure your beneficiaries receive the funds you've decided should go to them. We'll also explain how wills and trusts work, and get you started toward building a better "estate plan."

Of course, Doug brings his awesome trivia challenge AND we answer a question from a Stacker in need.

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/tax-planning-year-round-1532

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