Best Stacking Benjamins Network Podcasts (2024)

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Extreme Rentals: Should You Rent Everything? (SB1566) 1:04:50

5h ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Sure, you've rented a car. Maybe your home. But what about renting your clothing, your tools, or even your Christmas tree (if you celebrate the holiday)? Today we talk about an emerging group of people who have taken renting to the extreme. They rent nearly everything. If you decide to rent are you asking to spend more money or is the concept of "o…

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Stop Losing Money on Your Company Benefits (SB1565) 58:18

18h ago58:18

58:18

We collectively lose MILLIONS because we skim our company benefit package and quickly pick options, or we simply take what we've always had and ignore the rest. Today we'll dive into the changing world of benefits. From tele-health to mental health and gym memberships, perks are looking different at companies than they did ten years ago. We'll shar…

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Sustainable BTC Yield on Bitcoin | Dr. Redouane Elkamhi Discusses GOAT Network 51:11

1h ago51:11

51:11

Redouane Elkamhi is the Economics Lead at GOAT Network, a project focused on developing a decentralized financial market on Bitcoin. In this episode, we discuss the project's goals, including the creation of a Bitcoin-based Layer 2 ecosystem with a focus on sustainable yield, decentralized sequencers, and economic incentives. Elkamhi outlines the p…

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Feeling Cynical? That May Be Costly For Your Wallet and Career (SB1564) 1:15:11

4h ago1:15:11

1:15:11

It's easy to feel cynical. The news blares bad news about "them" (defined squarely as whatever group you happen to disagree with). Social media shows you the most awful people, events, and situations. Everything that happens seems to reflect that the world is becoming more distrustful, and it's eating away at many of us. Stanford professor Dr. Jami…

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Hey Ho, Hey Ho, Some Things I Wish I'd Known (when I joined the workforce) SB1563 56:12

13m ago56:12

56:12

What advice would you give your younger self just starting in the workforce? With many recent graduates securing their first "real" job, that's the question on our minds. Joining us to dish out sage advice, we welcome Paul Lambert ("Lambo") from the FILighter podcast, Paula Pant from Afford Anything, and our resident financial planner OG. In the se…

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Our Favorite Investment Shelter (SB1562) 1:03:32

2h ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Remember the line in Lord of the Rings, "One ring to rule them all?" How about, "One tax shelter, available to all of us, to be the best of all?" Today we'll identify THAT investment shelter, tell you how to use it (and tips to avoid using it incorrectly). Here's a hint: it's NOT the health savings account (which may be better), because that accoun…

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Behind the Scenes of the Web3 Gaming Giant | Animoca Brands Co-Founder, Yat Siu 1:06:51

4d ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Yat Siu is the co-founder and chairman of Animoca Brands, a leading force in the Web3 gaming industry. In this episode, Yat Siu shares the story behind the rise of Animoca Brands, discussing its pioneering work in NFTs, blockchain gaming, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. He delves into the company's mission to bring true digital ownership to users t…

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Want More Money? Help Someone Else Become Financially Savvy (with John Hope Bryant) SB1561 1:14:09

13d ago1:14:09

1:14:09

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…

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Should You Really Try To "Die With Zero"? 1:10:25

17d ago1:10:25

1:10:25

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,…

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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 1:00:56

18h ago1:00:56

1:00:56

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…

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Why Building Bitcoin L2s Matter | Stacks Co-Founder Muneeb Ali 1:06:50

7d ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Muneeb Ali is the co-founder of Stacks, which is a L2 that enables smart contracts and decentralized applictions to be built on top of Bitcoin. Muneeb is an early adopter in the blockchain industry with over a decade of experience. He offers a unique and insightful perspective on the current landscape of leading Layer 1 blockchains. In our conversa…

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How One Woman Quit Her High Paying Job to Focus on Being a Force for Good 1:12:38

21d ago1:12:38

1:12:38

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 need…

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RIP Piggy Bank: You're Wasting Your Time With THESE Money Concepts 1:03:24

18d ago1:03:24

1:03:24

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 w…

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Pack a Lunch: Len Penzo's Annual Cost of a Sandwich Study (SB1556) 1:24:12

26d ago1:24:12

1:24:12

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 …

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Disrupting The Status Quo: How io.net Challenges Big Tech's AI Dominance 51:19

8d ago51:19

51:19

Tory Green is the Co-Founder and CEO of io.net, which is a decentralized computing network that powers ML applications and a prominent project in the DePIN category. Their primary mission is to unlock fair access to computing power by assembling over 1 million GPUs from independent data centers, crypto miners, and projects like Filecoin and Render,…

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Is a Simple 401k Mistake Costing You Millions? (SB1555) 1:02:03

28d ago1:02:03

1:02:03

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 peo…

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How To Save Big Money On DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber (SB1554) 1:11:50

1M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

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 appreciatin…

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Vanguard Raises Fees, What is "Velocity Banking," and Crypto Yielding 19.55 Percent! SB1553 1:01:31

1M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

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 …

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Zerion Introduces New Layer 2 With Zero Fees | Evgeny Yurtaev 48:25

15d ago48:25

48:25

Evgeny Yurtaev is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zerion, which is is an investing tool that enables users to manage their DeFi and NFT portfolios. Recently, Zerion announced the launch of a new Web3 wallet and a Layer 2 solution, Zero Network. These new products aim to enhance the user experience in DeFi by providing a friendlier user experience cost-ef…

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The True Path to "Wealth" (AKA: Uncle Danny's Story Hour) SB1552 1:23:44

1M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

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 fro…

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Winning Your Personal Gold Medal in Personal Finance (our 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony episode) 1:08:05

1M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

If you could win medals for your financial performance, what would you need to accomplish? Today, four-time Olympian and the first American woman to medal in both the winter AND summer games, CFP Lauryn Williams, joins us to both share the inside look at tonight's opening ceremonies and help our roundtable team outline the moves YOU need to make to…

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Why Are Boomers Running Through Money So Quickly (and what should YOU do about yours?) 1:03:20

1M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

A new study shows that baby boomers are tapped out. On today's show we dive into the reasons why this is the case and explore a TON of ways that you can ensure that you aren't running out of money before you run out of life. We'll explore lots of areas, like: Health care costs Automatic savings plans Better investing to increase returns Avoiding co…

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OG DeFi Pioneer Kain Warwick Aims To Transform Crypto UX With Infinex 47:38

28d ago47:38

47:38

Kain Warwick is the founder of Synthetix, an OG DeFi protocol which allows users to mint and trade a wide variety of synthetic assets, including cryptocurrencies, fiat currencies, commodities, and stocks, providing liquidity and exposure without the need for traditional financial intermediaries. His latest project, Infinex, is focused on solving cr…

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Find The Work You'll Love (plus how Mark Cuban avoided losses during a market collapse) 1:19:09

22d ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Tessa West has seen lots of people in the wrong careers. Either the job has drifted from what they'd initially thought, or maybe they're a leader at work, but they're passed over for promotions or raises. There are many reasons why people feel the malaise of a job that doesn't work anymore, but the effect is nearly always the same. Either you stagg…

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Wealthy? But All You Have is Money! (The FIVE Types of Wealth) SB1548 1:12:16

1M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

How wealthy are you? Today we talk about different currencies than cash. While you may be monetarily rich, if you're truly stacking a better life, there are other priorities. Today we dive into a piece from the Retirement Manifesto blog (and from past guest James Clear) on building OTHER types of wealth. What are they? We ask contributors David Ste…

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Savings Bonds, "Coast FI," and Do I Need a Trust? (Your Questions) 1:12:56

2M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

On today's show we dive headfirst into the mailbag, and answer your excellent questions on every facet of investing, saving, and protecting your money: Do I need a trust? What should I do with these savings bonds? Should I take my money out of a 529 college savings plan? Can I stop saving money well before I retire? ...and LOTS more. We're excited …

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The Superchain Thesis: Scaling Ethereum with Optimism - A Deep Dive with Benjamin Jones 1:11:13

1M ago1:11:13

1:11:13

Benjamin Jones is the director of the Optimism Foundation, which is dedicated to scaling Ethereum and the team building Optimism Layer 2. Currently, Optimism sits in third place among Layer 2s with $6.42B in Total Value Locked. In this episode, we dive deep into the Superchain Thesis and explore how Optimism aims to optimize Ethereum scalability. W…

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Better Investing Using an Ancient Philosophy (SB1546) 1:20:19

2M ago1:20:19

1:20:19

Does winning at investing mean that you need more information, a better rule set to follow, or better connections? Our guest today says that while those can be advantages, it's hard to "win" those games. However, there is one method which can help us easily increase our odds of becoming a better saver and investor. More good news? This method is av…

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Cool Electric Vehicle! Can You Afford To Insure It? 1:10:42

2M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Insurance is a topic we all often avoid, with HUGE consequences. When disaster strikes we have either the wrong coverage or none at all. That's why we decided today to have some fun talking about how making better insurance decisions can truly improve your life. You may find yourself skipping down your street because you've either 1) saved money or…

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Extreme Rentals: Should You Rent Everything? (SB1566) 1:04:50

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Stop Losing Money on Your Company Benefits (SB1565) 58:18

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Sustainable BTC Yield on Bitcoin | Dr. Redouane Elkamhi Discusses GOAT Network 51:11

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Feeling Cynical? That May Be Costly For Your Wallet and Career (SB1564) 1:15:11

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Hey Ho, Hey Ho, Some Things I Wish I'd Known (when I joined the workforce) SB1563 56:12

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Our Favorite Investment Shelter (SB1562) 1:03:32

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Behind the Scenes of the Web3 Gaming Giant | Animoca Brands Co-Founder, Yat Siu 1:06:51

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Want More Money? Help Someone Else Become Financially Savvy (with John Hope Bryant) SB1561 1:14:09

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Should You Really Try To "Die With Zero"? 1:10:25

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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 1:00:56

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Why Building Bitcoin L2s Matter | Stacks Co-Founder Muneeb Ali 1:06:50

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How One Woman Quit Her High Paying Job to Focus on Being a Force for Good 1:12:38

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RIP Piggy Bank: You're Wasting Your Time With THESE Money Concepts 1:03:24

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Pack a Lunch: Len Penzo's Annual Cost of a Sandwich Study (SB1556) 1:24:12

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Disrupting The Status Quo: How io.net Challenges Big Tech's AI Dominance 51:19

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Is a Simple 401k Mistake Costing You Millions? (SB1555) 1:02:03

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How To Save Big Money On DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber (SB1554) 1:11:50

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Vanguard Raises Fees, What is "Velocity Banking," and Crypto Yielding 19.55 Percent! SB1553 1:01:31

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Zerion Introduces New Layer 2 With Zero Fees | Evgeny Yurtaev 48:25

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The True Path to "Wealth" (AKA: Uncle Danny's Story Hour) SB1552 1:23:44

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Winning Your Personal Gold Medal in Personal Finance (our 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony episode) 1:08:05

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Why Are Boomers Running Through Money So Quickly (and what should YOU do about yours?) 1:03:20

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OG DeFi Pioneer Kain Warwick Aims To Transform Crypto UX With Infinex 47:38

1
Find The Work You'll Love (plus how Mark Cuban avoided losses during a market collapse) 1:19:09

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Wealthy? But All You Have is Money! (The FIVE Types of Wealth) SB1548 1:12:16

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Savings Bonds, "Coast FI," and Do I Need a Trust? (Your Questions) 1:12:56

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The Superchain Thesis: Scaling Ethereum with Optimism - A Deep Dive with Benjamin Jones 1:11:13

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Better Investing Using an Ancient Philosophy (SB1546) 1:20:19

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Cool Electric Vehicle! Can You Afford To Insure It? 1:10:42

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