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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
A Terrific Interview - Jesse Cramer on “The Struggle is Real” - E45
Big thanks to Justin Peters, from The Struggle is Real podcast, for allowing me to share this episode. A few months ago, Justin and I sat down to dis…
The Best Interest
01/04/2023
FTX Collapse, Lessons From My Honeymoon, and Why I Quit Social Media - E44
FTX has been dominating the news. But what’s a simple explanation of what happened? Jesse explains the sudden rise and fall of the FTX and its founde…
The Best Interest
12/21/2022
Omission and Paralysis - E43
On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the hidden dangers of "analysis paralysis" in personal finance. And we discuss the "omission vs. commissio…
The Best Interest
10/13/2022
Lollapaloozas - E42
On this episode, we talk about rogue waves, rogue markets, and paying off debt. We also answer 4 cool listener questions, covering: - credit cards -…
The Best Interest
09/28/2022