Best The Stacking Benjamins Show Podcasts (2024)

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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

1h 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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Back-to-School Budgeting: Strategies to Save on School Supplies 12:56

30m ago12:56

12:56

Learn budgeting tips and money-saving hacks for back-to-school shopping to avoid debt and make the most of sales and discounts. What are the best ways to save on back-to-school shopping? How much do people usually spend on school supplies? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski dive into the latest NerdWallet survey results on back-to-school shopping, …

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7 Ridiculous Money Lies That Keep You From Building Wealth (and how to easily get rid of them) 40:10

22m ago40:10

40:10

Money lies just might be holding you back from building wealth and reaching financial independence. Why? Well, money lies are stories you tell yourself that don't have any real factual evidence. Have you ever believed you're too far behind or made too many money mistakes? You are not alone! Now is the time to get rid of these seven ridiculous money…

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The Powerful Connection Between Sex and Money with Kirsten Trammell 47:51

4h ago47:51

47:51

You might be thinking, what do sex and money have in common? Well, actually, a lot. I’ve often shared how most of us, including probably you, are stuck in a shame cycle around money. You carry with you stories that come from how you were raised around money and bring those to adulthood without really understanding how they impact your financial jou…

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Expert Budgeting and Spending Tips from a Live Financial Planning Session (Video Episode) 34:00

1d ago34:00

34:00

Hear an actual financial planning session where a CFP advises a listener on transforming her budget and spending habits. Magda Doemeny, a certified financial planner from the NerdWallet Advisors platform, gives a listener specific advice to improve their finances (advice given on behalf of Nerdwallet Advisors, not NerdWallet). Brinker, the listener…

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

1d 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

4d 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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Budget-Friendly Pet Care: Demystifying Pet Insurance and Hidden Costs 30:52

5d ago30:52

30:52

Learn to navigate pet insurance options, costs, and smart budgeting strategies for your pet's health care. Is pet insurance worth it? How can pet owners afford the rising costs of veterinary care? Hosts Sean Pyles and Ronita Choudhuri-Wade discuss the ins and outs of pet insurance and various budgeting strategies to help you manage pet care expense…

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Estate Planning & Money Advice for LGBTQ+ with Mitch Mitchell 49:51

5d ago49:51

49:51

This episode covers affordable estate planning for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples with Mitch Mitchell, Associate Counsel of Estate Planning at Trust & Will. Our money system in this country is outdated and antiquated and, by far, does not meet the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and families. When it comes to estate planning and making sure that your a…

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Fed Could Finally Cut Rate Soon: What Would That Mean for You? 17:06

6d ago17:06

17:06

Learn how the Fed's interest rate decisions impact your finances and get insights on retirement readiness and brokerage outages. What does the Fed's recent decision to maintain the current interest rate mean for you? How will a potential rate cut in September impact your finances? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the implications of the F…

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Money Can Buy You Happiness...With A Little Perspective with Jason Vitug 47:38

6d ago47:38

47:38

Can money buy happiness, or can’t money buy happiness? Our guest on this vault episode, Jason Vitug, author of the book Happy Money, Happy Life, A Multidimensional Approach to Health, Wealth and Financial Freedom and founder of phroogal.com, believes that money isn’t everything, but it does impact most everything in our lives. In this episode, we t…

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

6d 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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5 Investing Taboos That Are Holding You Back 39:10

7d ago39:10

39:10

Are these 5 investing taboos keeping you stuck? In Today's Shannah Shares, Community Q&A reboot episode, I tackle a question from Laquesha: who wants to start investing but doesn't know where to start? Listen, the financial world wants you to believe that investing is super complicated and hard. However, I want you to know that isn't the case. It's…

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FIRE Up Your Finances with Early Retirement and Credit Card Reward Tips 27:08

8d ago27:08

27:08

Discover strategies for achieving early retirement with the FIRE movement and learn how to maximize your credit card rewards. How much do you have to save if you want to retire early? Can you double your credit card rewards by paying off one card with another? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the FIRE movement and maximizing credit car…

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

8d 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

13d 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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Overcome Rising Veterinary Costs: Affordable Pet Care Tips 35:35

12d ago35:35

35:35

Learn how you can balance the joy and financial responsibility of having a pet without having to compromise either of them. How much does it cost to own a pet? How can you make pet care affordable without compromising quality? Hosts Sean Pyles and Ronita Choudhuri-Wade share personal stories about their pets and discuss the rising costs of veterina…

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9 Ways to Manifest Money with Kathleen Cameron 52:34

12d ago52:34

52:34

Is it possible to manifest money? Kathleen Cameron, a world-famous manifestation coach who has worked with Hollywood celebrities and Wall Street heavy hitters and is the author of The Best Of Yourself, wants you to know that you can’t just create a vision board and cross your fingers hoping it will all work out. Kathleen and I share a very honest a…

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Financial, Crypto Oversight On the Ropes After Supreme Court Overturns a 40-Year Precedent 15:59

13d ago15:59

15:59

Learn how a recent Supreme Court decision impacts financial regulations and crypto, plus the latest money news and travel tips. Is the end of the Chevron deference really going to shake up the world of financial regulations? What does this mean for the future of crypto investments? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Anna Helhoski and NerdWallet investing writ…

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"I Have a Budget But Always Run Out of Money - What's Wrong With Me?" 37:28

13d ago37:28

37:28

Have you ever wondered how you are never left with any money each month, even though you have a budget? In this episode, I'm featuring a Budget Rescue with Robert, who consistently runs out of money month after month. This is a very common occurrence that most people come up against, even with a budget. In this episode, I share some of my best tips…

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

13d 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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What Is Financial Wellness (& How to Practice It) with Amanda Clayman 46:01

14d ago46:01

46:01

Financial challenges are sometimes inevitable, so you must develop a healthy way to manage them and find ways to align your behaviors with your intentions. That's called Financial Wellness. Our guest, Amanda Clayman, is a financial therapist and host of Emotional Investment, an audio series on Audible. Amanda is the real deal. She thinks we must st…

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Unlock Life Insurance Secrets: Investing, Variable Policies, and Financial Growth 24:59

15d ago24:59

24:59

Explore life insurance as an investment tool, understand variable and infinite banking, and navigate complex insurance choices. What’s the right life insurance policy for you? What is “infinite banking” and how hard is it to set up? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss the intricacies of life insurance as both a protective measure and a financ…

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

15d 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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"I Want to Travel and My Partner Wants to Save For Retirement" - Ask Shannah 40:15

18d ago40:15

40:15

In this vault Ask Shannah, I'm sharing how to plan financially as a couple with a large age gap. Money as a couple is stressful enough, but there are a few things to consider when you have a large age gap. I'm sharing a bit about my relationship with other couples I've worked with. Links Wild Business Growth podcast episode The Money Nerds podcast …

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

18d 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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How to Negotiate Your Salary to Boost Earnings and Benefits 28:16

19d ago28:16

28:16

Learn how to negotiate for a higher salary and better benefits when you get a job offer. Plus: Tips for boosting your earning potential. What are the best ways to negotiate for a higher salary? How can you elevate your earnings and overall compensation package? Hosts Sean Pyles and Alana Benson discuss strategies for increasing your income and nego…

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What Is Financial Trauma: What Causes It and How to Fix It 1:09:26

20d ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Occasionally, I love to bring you vault interviews from podcasts where I'm a guest. I was recently on the Catching Up to FI podcast talking all about money trauma. With Bill and Becky, Catching Up To FI's hosts, I dig deep into the subject of money trauma, exploring their impact on individuals, relationships, and overall financial health. I offer p…

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

22d 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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Credit Card Secrets That Will Save You a Lot of Money with Matt Schulz 35:31

21d ago35:31

35:31

Let me guess: you love your credit card points but hate that pesky annual fee. Did you know that 90% of people who asked to have an annual fee waived or reduced in the past year were successful? Oh, and what about that interest rate at 25+%? It really hurts you if you carry debt on your credit card. Did you know that 76% of those who asked for a lo…

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When It’s Time to Focus on Investing Instead of Paying Off Debt 13:25

22d ago13:25

13:25

Hear different perspectives on how to pay off debt — and when to stop paying off debt to focus on investing your money. When should you prioritize investing over paying off debt? What are different debt payoff methods to help you become debt-free? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola and NerdWallet debt writer Tiffany Curtis answer a listener’s qu…

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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

26d 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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Boost Your Career and Income Prospects with Expert LinkedIn Tips 33:00

26d ago33:00

33:00

Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to enhance your job and income prospects with tips from LinkedIn’s Andrew McCaskill. What are recruiters looking for on LinkedIn? What’s the best way to optimize your LinkedIn profile? Hosts Sean Pyles and Alana Benson discuss LinkedIn optimization and professional growth to help you understand how to lev…

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How Can I Start a Roth IRA & Do I Need Life Insurance - Ask Shannah 42:46

26d ago42:46

42:46

In this Ask Shannah episode, I’m covering how to start a Roth IRA and how to know if you need life insurance. I’m so excited about all the Ask Shannah questions I will cover this year. I was so overwhelmed by all the questions you sent last year that I didn’t even make it through half of them. So thank you, and keep sending them in. There’s a link …

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Navigate Amazon Prime Day Like a Pro: Overcome Hype and Maximize Savings 13:22

27d ago13:22

13:22

Learn to navigate Amazon Prime Day deals, track prices, and avoid overspending with expert shopping strategies and tools. Are Amazon Prime Day deals truly worth it, or are they just savvy marketing tactics? Hosts Anna Helhoski and Sara Rathner explain how consumers can identify genuine bargains amidst the sea of discounts. NerdWallet writer Tommy T…

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

27d 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 Buy Everything Experiment 37:05

27d ago37:05

37:05

Let me guess. Do you hate budgeting because you feel like it is limiting and restrictive? In this solo episode, I share one of my favorite money tools, the Buy Everything Experiment. This experiment challenges you to think about what you really want to spend money on and then incorporate those healthy habits into your daily, weekly, and monthly spe…

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