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A Guide for the DIY Investor | Measure Twice Money - E64
Nonillion… That’s a number so big, I hadn’t heard it before recording this episode. Should you budget and track every single dollar you spend? Should…
The Best Interest
09/27/2023
Saving Less to Live More. Should You Do the Same? | Carl Jensen aka Mr. 1500 - E63
How do you know when you are taking the right financial road? Should you prioritize saving money to be better off in the future? Or is it more benefi…
The Best Interest
09/13/2023
The Reality of Retirement Beyond the Numbers | The Retirement Manifesto - E62
Today on the podcast, we have a fascinating guest. He's a gentleman by the name of Fritz Gilbert. He runs a blog called The Retirement Manifesto. As …
The Best Interest
08/30/2023
Are You Living a Regret Free Life? | Jordan Grumet aka Doc G - E61
What exactly does it mean to live a regret free life? Our guest today, Jordan Grumet aka Doc G, shares the observations he’s made as a hospice doctor…
The Best Interest
08/17/2023
Are You Saving Too Much? | with Nick Maggiulli - E60
Today, I’m going to share the five false proxies leading people astray in their financial goals. In fact, what if I told you a recent study revealed …
The Best Interest
08/02/2023
Think and Grow Rich…Really?! | How to Money and 5AM Joel - E59
What kind of mood would you find yourself in if a tree fell onto your house? Would it ruin your day? Our guests might have something to say about tha…
The Best Interest
07/19/2023
Why Inaction is an Investor's Best Friend - E58
Today’s episode starts in Minnesota, during an experiment where young men were intentionally starved. They knew starvation would affect their body, b…
The Best Interest
07/05/2023
Does the Debt Ceiling Affect Your Finances? - E57
You might’ve seen it on the nightly news or read it in the morning paper, but things got a little tense on Capitol Hill leading into Memorial Day wee…
The Best Interest
06/21/2023
7 Facts That'll Change How You Invest in the Stock Market - E56
Investing can be stressful. We worry when our accounts are going down and grow overconfident when our accounts are going up. So how do we find a good…
The Best Interest
06/07/2023
Conversations with Aging Parents - E55
Time is coming for us all, and according to one survey, 73% of adult children haven’t had detailed conversations with their parents about their paren…
The Best Interest
05/24/2023
Choosing FI, with Brad Barrett - E54
Today, we explore the concept of FIRE, a community of individuals dedicated to the principles of achieving financial independence and early retiremen…
The Best Interest
05/10/2023
Roth vs. Traditional, and Other Vital Tax Topics - E53
Three things are certain in life: death, taxes, and a couple weekly articles from The Best Interest. Today we explore the intersection of two of the …
The Best Interest
04/26/2023
The Big Risk Staring You in the Face - E52
Uncle Jim is certain Tesla stock is about to go up. He’s been right before. I mean he’s also been wrong, but only when something unpredictable happen…
The Best Interest
04/12/2023
Why is Personal Finance so Complicated?
Why is personal finance so complicated? Even worse, the Internet is full of personal finance “experts” providing short-sighted, error-prone, and outr…
The Best Interest
04/06/2023
Insurance 101 - E51
If a guy from Facebook messages you about whole life insurance more than your mom texts you, it's time to be suspicious. He may have more interest in…
The Best Interest
03/29/2023
The Banking Collapse in Simple Terms - E50
Bank runs, collapses, and bailouts. Anyone else getting GFC PTSD? The Silicon Valley Bank collapse is the largest bank collapse since the 2008 Great …
The Best Interest
03/15/2023
Reviewing Warren Buffett's Latest Shareholder Letter - E49
So what did Warren Buffett mean by silver tongued demagogues and slaying dragons? Jesse sits down with Rob Bradley, a fellow Berkshire Hathaway share…
The Best Interest
03/01/2023
Money is Simple...But Not Easy - E48
Truth be told, personal finance is simple. There’s only a small number of foundational rules and a sprinkle of middle school math involved. But ou…
The Best Interest
02/15/2023
Is There a "War on Merit?" featuring The Financial Samurai - E47
While the idea of living in a meritocracy is desirable, as it rewards those who do better, is it prevalent in today’s society? With 25% of America…
The Best Interest
02/01/2023
9 Science-Backed Tips For Your 2023 Finances - E46
2022 was a unique year for investors. Let’s compare last year’s bond and stock performances with historical trends to paint a bigger picture. Looking…
The Best Interest
01/18/2023