The Stacking Benjamins Show

The Stacking Benjamins Show

Named 2023 Best Personal Finance podcast by Bankrate.com, The Stacking Benjamins Show has a light and friendly tone. Hosts Joe Saul-Sehy and OG aim to make financial literacy fun for all as they sit around the card table in Joe's Mom's half-finished basement and talk with experts about personal finance, saving, investing, and important money trends. As Fast Company once wrote, the Stacking Benjamins podcast "strikes a great balance of fun and functional." So join Joe and OG every Monday, Wednesday and Friday as they read your letters, discuss major headlines, and throw in some trivia and laughs for free.

  1. Avoid These Financial Blunders in 2025 with Smart Money Moves (SB1629)

    2 DAYS AGO

    Avoid These Financial Blunders in 2025 with Smart Money Moves (SB1629)

    Feeling a little queasy about your financial plans for 2025? Fear not! Today, Joe steps out of the cozy basement and straight into the bustling chaos of Manhattan to bring you top-tier advice from some of the brightest financial minds. Joined by Paula Pant from Afford Anything, Nick Magiulli, author of the Of Dollars and Data blog, and Doc G from the Earn & Invest Podcast, this powerhouse panel digs into the money missteps you’ll want to dodge in the year ahead. From tackling FOMO in investments to learning why small, consistent changes are your financial BFFs, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you make 2025 a year of smart money moves (and fewer facepalms). What’s Inside: Meet our stellar guests and hear how New York City inspired their financial insights. Discover why chasing the next big investment trend could leave you behind. Learn how an investment policy statement can keep your goals on track. Avoid analysis paralysis when market uncertainty strikes. Uncover strategies to navigate political uncertainty without losing sleep (or cash). Dive into real estate trends, historical data, and staying focused on what you can control. Understand the power of spending on what truly matters to you. Find out why gradual changes beat impulsive overhauls every time. Learn how doubling down on bad decisions is like hitting a pothole and accelerating instead of swerving. Episode Highlights: Meet the Guests: Get to know Paula Pant, Nick Magiulli, and Doc G as they join Joe in the Big Apple for some big-time financial lessons. NYC Moments: Joe shares a peek into his adventures in Manhattan—yes, it’s a jungle out there. Investment FOMO: Why chasing trends could cost you (and how to avoid it). Building an Investment Policy Statement: Your GPS for financial decision-making. Analysis Paralysis: How to keep market fears from freezing your progress. Navigating Political Uncertainty: Keep your portfolio calm, even when headlines aren’t. Spending Smarter: Align your money with what you value most. Gradual Wins: Why slow and steady wins the financial race every time. Bad Decisions: How to recognize when you’re doubling down and when to hit the brakes. 🎧 Ready to make 2025 your best financial year yet? Tune in now to stack smarter, avoid the pitfalls, and get inspired to crush your goals! FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/stacker-money-mistakes-nyc-1629 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m
  2. Finding Little P Purpose: A Conversation with Dr. Jordan Grumet (SB1628)

    4 DAYS AGO

    Finding Little P Purpose: A Conversation with Dr. Jordan Grumet (SB1628)

    Does finding purpose in life feel overwhelming? What if you didn’t need a “grand” purpose to find meaning? Today, Dr. Jordan Grumet (AKA Doc G) joins us to explore the concept of “little P” purpose—those smaller, everyday moments that bring joy and fulfillment. From Julia Child’s journey to surprising stories of purpose in unexpected places, this episode will inspire you to find meaning right where you are. Here’s what we cover: Little P Purpose: How focusing on smaller, intentional acts can enrich your life. Purpose vs. Meaning: The difference, why it matters, and how it impacts your happiness. Doc G’s Journey: His personal insights on combating purpose anxiety and finding fulfillment. Julia Child and Beyond: Inspiring stories of people who embraced purpose at any stage of life. In headlines, we dive into 2025’s new tax brackets and savings limits—because a purposeful life is even better with a solid financial foundation. And don’t miss Doug’s trivia and some hilarious (and heartwarming) gift stories to round out the episode. Tune in for an uplifting mix of inspiration, financial insights, and a few surprises along the way! FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 19m
  3. How To Make $100M Dollars in 2025 - Part 2 (with Alex Hormozi) SB1626

    JAN 3

    How To Make $100M Dollars in 2025 - Part 2 (with Alex Hormozi) SB1626

    What’s the secret to growing your income? In part two of our conversation with business dynamo Alex Hormozi, we explore the mindset shifts, skill-building tactics, and high-impact strategies that can take your earning potential to the next level. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or climbing the corporate ladder, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you crush your 2025 financial goals. Here’s what we cover: Focusing on what matters: How core activities with high ROI can eliminate unnecessary tasks. Stacking skills strategically: Love what you do? Build on it to stand out and earn more. Taking advice wisely: Only listen to people who actually have what you want. Risk and failure: Why calculated risks and learning from mistakes are non-negotiable for success. Value exchange: The underrated power of bartering, mentorship, and creating systems. Alex also shares how entrepreneurial lessons apply to 9-to-5 jobs, why becoming the go-to person makes you indispensable, and the value of long-term thinking when building teams. Ready to transform your approach to income growth? Tune in and start stacking those Benjamins with bold moves and proven tactics! FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/alex-hormozi-part-2-1626/ Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 12m
  4. Building a Billion Dollar Empire with Ryan Serhant (SB1624)

    12/30/2024

    Building a Billion Dollar Empire with Ryan Serhant (SB1624)

    How do you go from a struggling actor to the top of the real estate world? Rounding out our greatest hits week of epic shows, we time travel back to when Ryan Serhant, star of Million Dollar Listing New York and the new Netflix series Owning Manhattan, shared his journey from rock bottom to building a billion-dollar real estate empire. In this episode, Ryan reveals how juggling multiple priorities, embracing initiative, and even practicing improv can transform your sales game and your life. But that’s not all! We also dive into using reward points for 529 plans, the risks of banking perks, and how to balance saving for college with planning for retirement. Along the way, we sprinkle in stories, insights, and a little basement-style charm to keep you engaged. Here’s what we cover: Ryan Serhant's pivot from struggling actor to real estate mogul Sales tips, including the art of listening and making friends quickly Why improv can make you a better salesperson Insights from Ryan's new Netflix series, Owning Manhattan Lessons from Tiger Woods and other high performers Reward points and their role in funding 529 plans The potential pitfalls of banking perks Balancing college savings with retirement goals Emergency funds and FAFSA tips Whether you’re looking for career inspiration, financial insights, or a reason to laugh, this episode has you covered. Tune in and stack your knowledge with us! FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/zero-to-million-dollar-listings-ryan-serhant-greatest-hits-week-1624/ Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 20m
  5. Paul Merriman Builds Your Million-Dollar Roadmap to Success (SB1623)

    12/27/2024

    Paul Merriman Builds Your Million-Dollar Roadmap to Success (SB1623)

    What’s the secret to turning small, consistent actions into million-dollar results? Legendary financial educator Paul Merriman joins the basement crew to share his powerful principles for building wealth, including the critical role of diversification and the magic of target date funds. Whether you’re just starting or refining your portfolio, Paul’s advice is packed with actionable strategies to help you reach your financial goals. This episode doesn’t stop there. We tackle the pros and cons of non-traded REITs, decode the SEC’s new push for investor transparency, and dive into an intriguing audience question: is rebalancing your portfolio really necessary? Of course, we sprinkle in some trademark basement banter to keep things lively. Here’s what we cover: Paul Merriman's top wealth-building principles The pros and cons of non-traded REITs How the SEC's new initiative aims to help investors Why diversification is the only free lunch in investing The power of target date funds for long-term success Stocks vs. bonds: finding the right mix for your portfolio Is rebalancing your portfolio necessary? The importance of starting early and staying consistent Whether you’re here for the financial wisdom or the banter from Mom’s basement, this episode will leave you better equipped to make smarter money moves. Let’s get stacking! FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/5-million-dollar-ideas-paul-merriman-greatest-hits-1623/ Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 23m
  6. Zoe Chance Shows You How Influence Is Your Superpower (SB1622)

    12/26/2024

    Zoe Chance Shows You How Influence Is Your Superpower (SB1622)

    For this next installment to this edition of our Greatest Hits Week, we throw it back to a conversation Joe had with Zoe Chance about how to make influence your superpower. Do you ever feel like you just don’t have much influence over others? Not in a negative way, but in a way where you wish people would truly hear you. Sometimes we just need to take a step back and re-evaluate what we are trying to accomplish. Zoe Chance is an expert in influence and is an Assistant Professor at Yale. She joins us today to share her secrets to positive influence and happiness. She talks about the power of ‘no’, charisma, and my favorite, the Kindly Brontosaurus technique. During our headline segment, we dive into longevity in financial planning. As people start living longer, what adjustments need to be made to financial plans? We talk about retirement planning and allocations as it relates to living longer lives. We also help answer Jenna’s question about saving or spending HSA dollars and Doug shares his influential trivia. This episode originally aired on February 23, 2022. Please disregard any mention of current events. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/make-influence-your-superpower-greatest-hits-week-1622/ Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 19m
4.5
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1,856 Ratings

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Named 2023 Best Personal Finance podcast by Bankrate.com, The Stacking Benjamins Show has a light and friendly tone. Hosts Joe Saul-Sehy and OG aim to make financial literacy fun for all as they sit around the card table in Joe's Mom's half-finished basement and talk with experts about personal finance, saving, investing, and important money trends. As Fast Company once wrote, the Stacking Benjamins podcast "strikes a great balance of fun and functional." So join Joe and OG every Monday, Wednesday and Friday as they read your letters, discuss major headlines, and throw in some trivia and laughs for free.

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