Best Alex Clements Podcasts (2026)

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Our Annual Magic 8 Ball Predictions for 2026 (SB1788) 1:21:24

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It's that time of year when we look ahead, squint confidently into the future, and pretend we have any idea what's coming next. In this annual Stacking Benjamins tradition, Joe Saul-Sehy welcomes back Mindy Jensen from the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Len Penzo of LenPenzo.com, and OG for the predictions episode that blends money talk, pop culture,…

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Making Time for What Matters with Laura Vanderkam (SB1787) 1:17:02

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If 2026 already feels busy and it's barely started, you're not imagining it. Joe Saul-Sehy and OG sit down with renowned time management expert Laura Vanderkam to tackle one of the biggest stressors Stackers face. Feeling like there's never enough time to do the things that matter, including managing money well. Laura helps break the myth that bett…

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From Flatlining to £25M: Layoffs, Marketing Genius & Product Messaging 49:03

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When Heights hit a wall after rapid early growth, founder Dan Murray faced a brutal truth: the product wasn’t the problem, the story was. In this episode, Dan takes us inside the moment everything changed, explaining how a simple rebrand unlocked a new phase of growth, and why founders often look for answers in the wrong places when momentum stalls…

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Waste Time on Hot Real Estate or IPO Trends or Start Building Wealth? SB1786 1:16:15

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A new year has arrived, and with it comes a fresh wave of hot takes, bold predictions, and "can't miss" investing ideas. Joe Saul-Sehy and OG step back from the noise to discuss what clearly doesn't work and then to focus on what actually helps you build wealth in 2026 and beyond. Rather than chasing hot trends, they revisit the timeless rules that…

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Alex Hormozi on Skills That Actually Build Wealth, Part 2 (SB1785) 1:10:19

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What if earning more money in 2025 has less to do with working longer hours and more to do with becoming dangerously useful? In this conversation, Joe Saul-Sehy and OG sit down with entrepreneur Alex Hormozi to break down how skill stacking, leverage, and better decision-making can radically change your income trajectory, whether you run a business…

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Alex Hormozi on Skills That Actually Build Wealth SB1784 1:12:52

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What if the biggest driver of your financial future isn't the stock market but your skill set? In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy and the crew sit down with entrepreneur and business strategist Alex Hormozi to unpack one of the most overlooked wealth-building tools Stackers have access to: skill acquisition. Alex doesn't …

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5 Signs Your Financial Advisor Might Be Failing You (SB1783) 1:11:46

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New year, clean slate, and maybe time for a closer look at the person managing your money. Joe Saul-Sehy and OG kick off 2026 by answering the question many Stackers quietly wonder about: Is my financial advisor actually good at their job? Rather than talking theory or credentials, they break down five real-world red flags that signal an advisor mi…

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The Money Basics That Save You When Life Goes Sideways (SB1782) 1:22:17

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As we close out the year, we're bringing back this powerful 2023 conversation with financial educator Tiffany Aliche (The Budgetnista) because it resonates even more today than when we first aired it. Joe Saul-Sehy and OG sit down with Tiffany for a conversation about financial wholeness. Not just having the right accounts, but building a money lif…

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The Money Mindset Tweaks That Actually Change Results (SB1781) 1:04:47

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David Greene: How to Build Real Wealth (Not Just Chase Hype) SB1780 1:20:38

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What separates people who build lasting wealth from people who just chase the next hot investment? David Greene from BiggerPockets has a clear answer, and it's not what most people want to hear. Joe Saul-Sehy and OG revisit a standout 2023 conversation with David that still resonates today. His story isn't about shortcuts, hacks, or getting lucky. …

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How Did Deliveroo Become Worth £2.9Bn? 34:22

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What starts as a side idea quickly becomes a full-scale obsession. For Will Shu, that obsession turned into Deliveroo, and it began with him delivering meals himself, learning the business from the pavement up. In this episode, Will takes us inside the early days of building a food delivery company from scratch, including the mistakes no one sees, …

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The Perfection Trap: Why Striving Less Might Help You Save More (SB1779) 1:07:46

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Is the constant push to be great quietly making life (and money) harder than it needs to be? This vault-worthy episode from 2023 hits differently, especially during a season when expectations run high and energy can run low. Joe Saul-Sehy is joined by Len Penzo, Paulette Perhach, Diania Merriam, and special guest Stephanie O'Connell Rodriguez for a…

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Doug and the Three Ghosts (SB1778) 1:08:23

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One snowy Christmas Eve in Texarkana, Neighbor Doug settled into bed in his snazzy Superman Footie PJs (Amazon affiliate link), still buzzing on Joe’s Mom’s eggnog… Today’s special holiday episode recounts a completely original tale of Doug and the money lessons learned when he’s visited by three ghosts—past, present, and future. Especially when it…

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The Holiday Kickoff Special: 2025 Lessons, Risky Bets, and an Alaska Surprise (SB1777) 1:31:44

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It's the most wonderful time of the year in the basement, and we're kicking off the holiday season with our biggest, most packed episode yet. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix from the How to Money podcast for a year-end celebration of everything that mattered in money during 2025. Think of this as the holi…

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How Five Guys Franchised The UK & Europe 47:51

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What happens when a career built on spreadsheets collides with a gut-level belief in great food? John Eckbert’s path to becoming CEO of Five Guys is anything but conventional, and it nearly didn’t happen at all. In this conversation, John unpacks the improbable steps that took him from banking into the heart of one of the world’s most recognisable …

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What 2025 Taught Us About Money (And What Actually Matters for 2026) SB1776 1:07:56

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Before you charge into a new year with fresh goals, shiny spreadsheets, and unrealistic optimism, it's worth doing the one thing most people skip. Looking back honestly at what just happened. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Neighbor Doug, Paula Pant (Afford Anything), and Jesse Cramer (Personal Finance for Long Term Investors) gather for an end-of-year roundtab…

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How to Give Back Without Being Rich + Building a Smarter Retirement Plan (SB1775) 1:14:39

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What if "giving back" isn't about writing bigger checks but about using what you're already great at? Most people think philanthropy is reserved for people with their names on buildings. That assumption keeps them from realizing they already have something valuable to give. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome John Studzinski, managing dire…

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The Family Elf That Became a $100M Christmas Empire 52:00

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Before it became a worldwide holiday staple, The Elf on the Shelf was simply a Pitts family tradition, one that Christa Pitts helped turn into a cultural phenomenon through grit, creativity, and unshakeable belief. In this episode, Christa looks back on the early days of being rejected by every publisher, the decision to self-publish with her famil…

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The Fire Safety Steps You're Skipping (Plus: What the World Worries About in Retirement) SB1774 1:08:19

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Some episodes help you protect your money. Some help you protect everything your money makes possible. This episode does both. Joe Saul-Sehy and OG welcome fire safety expert Steve Kerber from UL's Fire Safety Research Institutes, who delivers simple, practical, "do this today" steps that dramatically increase your home's safety. From upgrading out…

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Does More Money Actually Make Life Easier? (Spoiler: Not Really) SB1773 1:02:59

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Does more money make life easier, or does it just give you more expensive problems to solve? Most people assume that once they start earning more, their financial life will finally calm down and organize itself. Then they get the raise or the promotion or the business success, and somehow things feel just as chaotic as before, just with bigger numb…

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Tour of Bright data file 38:39

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Checking in on the Tour of Bright and Max's off season.

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Magic and Logic: How Lew Frankfort Built Coach (Plus: Don't Make This Retirement Mistake (SB1772) 1:06:35

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Walking away from a secure city government job to eventually run one of the world's most recognizable handbag brands sounds like fiction. For Lew Frankfort, it became his career story, and the path between those two points is exactly what makes this conversation so valuable. Lew joins Joe Saul-Sehy and OG in the basement to break down how a combina…

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How to Actually Enjoy Holiday Small Talk (And Give Better Gifts for Less) SB1771 1:09:40

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Holiday parties make you want to hide behind the cheese tray. Gift-giving season makes your budget cry. This episode is your survival guide for both. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning author Charles Duhigg to turn holiday small talk from awkward endurance test into something you might actually enjoy. Whether you're…

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How The Grand Tour & Clarkson's Farm Were Born | Andy Wilman 33:23

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From Top Gear to The Grand Tour and Clarkson’s Farm, Andy Wilman has spent decades redefining what car television can be, and learning a few hard lessons along the way. In this episode, Andy opens up about the high-stakes Amazon deal that launched The Grand Tour, the legal and creative gymnastics of building something “like Top Gear, but not Top Ge…

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How to Save Money Without Making Your Life Miserable (SB1770) 1:02:33

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Here's the problem with most frugality advice: it makes you feel like a monk who's taken a vow of joylessness. Joe Saul-Sehy and Neighbor Doug gather the roundtable crew—Paula Pant (Afford Anything), Jesse Cramer (Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors), and Andy Hill (Marriage, Kids, and Money)—to prove that frugality isn't about deprivation. It…

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Morgan Housel: Why You Spend Money (And How to Do It Better) SB1769 58:26

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Here's something nobody tells you: knowing how to make money is easy compared to knowing how to spend it well. Morgan Housel, bestselling author and one of the sharpest minds in personal finance, is back in the basement with Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug to tackle the question most financial advice completely ignores: why do we spend the way…

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How The AJ Vs. Jake Paul Fight Was Made | Frank Smith 58:02

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From delivering coffees at 14 to becoming CEO of Matchroom Boxing, Frank Smith has lived every side of the fight game. In this episode, Frank reflects on the defining moments that shaped his career, from his first “final warning” as a teenager to leading global events watched by millions. He shares the unexpected twists behind major fights like Ant…

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The Tax Basics You Should've Learned Years Ago (But Nobody Taught You) SB1768 1:12:55

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Let's be honest: taxes feel like that thing you're supposed to understand but somehow never learned, and now you're too embarrassed to ask. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Hannah Cole—artist-turned-tax-pro and author of the brand-new book Taxes for Humans—to finally explain taxes in language that doesn't require a CPA license to unders…

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The Importance of Purpose & Finding Your Why 20:11

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In this week's notebook I discuss the importance of not just finding your why, but acting on it. I share the unexpected panic I felt travelling back from my interview with Robert Lewandowski because of the thought I might miss my flight home. That rising fear revealed something important: when your purpose shifts, your reactions shift too. For me, …

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Board Games That Make You Smarter With Money (Without Feeling Like School) SB1767 1:15:59

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Here's a secret: some of the best financial education doesn't come from books or podcasts. It comes from a board game box. Joe Saul-Sehy welcomes Kylie Prymus, board game expert and owner of Pittsburgh's award-winning store Games Unlimited, for a conversation about the games that sneak money lessons into brilliant gameplay. These aren't boring "edu…

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Black Friday Tech: What's Worth Buying (And What's Just Hype) SB1766 1:09:10

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Black Friday's coming, your inbox is screaming deals at you, and you're trying to figure out: is this tech actually worth it, or will it be collecting dust by Valentine's Day? Joe Saul-Sehy, guest co-host CFP Anna Allem, and Neighbor Doug bring in Bridget Carey from CNET to cut through the holiday tech chaos. Bridget's spent her career testing gadg…

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The Inside Story of Europe's First Budget Airline | easyJet Founder 49:11

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Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou joins us from Monaco to revisit the moment easyJet was created, beginning with the 1994 launch, where he persuaded his father to back his idea for a new kind of airline. He reflects on the early years of bold marketing stunts, legal battles with British Airways, and a fierce rivalry with Ryanair that pushed him to keep cost…

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The Smart Person's Guide to Black Friday Deals (SB1765) 1:22:09

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Black Friday is coming, and you've got two choices: get trampled at 3 a.m. for a discount air fryer, or learn how the pros actually save hundreds without the drama. Joe Saul-Sehy and Neighbor Doug kick off Black Friday week with the perfect blend of strategy and sanity. First up: Australian comedian Josh Liston tries to make sense of American Thank…

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Anything Above Zero Compounds 14:18

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In this week's notebook, I talk about the fear I felt going into an interview with footballing superstar Robert Lewandowski, why we should enjoy our struggles, celebrate ourselves, and actively seek fear, not run from it. If you're currently feeling paralysed by fear or dissatisfied with everyday life, this episode's here to remind you that life's …

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How to Actually Use Money Apps the Right Way (According to FinTech Pros) SB1764 1:14:50

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What if you could sit down with the people actually building the future of personal finance and just... ask them everything? That's exactly what happens in this episode. Joe Saul-Sehy gathers three FinTech insiders around the basement table—Peter Polson (founder, Tiller), Aaron Froug (founder, Grifin), and Ryan Ruff (longtime FinTech pro, Array)—fo…

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How to Actually Listen (Not Just Wait to Talk) SB1763 1:17:54

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Be honest: When someone's talking to you, are you actually listening—or just waiting for your turn to speak? Joe Saul-Sehy and OG welcome executive coach Katie O'Malley, who's here to expose how terrible most of us are at paying attention—and more importantly, how to fix it. Whether you're trying to connect with your spouse, navigate a tough conver…

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Which Country Will Win The AI race? | Microsoft UK CEO 39:38

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How does someone go from tinkering with computers in a small Manchester bedroom to leading Microsoft UK’s AI revolution? For Darren Hardman, it began with curiosity, hard work, and a lesson that changed his outlook forever: success isn’t about working more hours, it’s about working with purpose. In this episode, Darren shares the defining moments t…

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Should You Actually Use a Catastrophic Health Plan? (& more questions from YOU!) SB1762 1:14:22

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Pop quiz: If your health insurance premiums keep climbing, should you just go catastrophic and pocket the savings? Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and CFP Anna Allem tackle that exact question, along with a handful of other money decisions that keep Stackers up at night. From navigating healthcare coverage gaps to figuring out when (and how) to withdraw from a …

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Jake's Notebook | Are You Wasting Time? The Hidden Forces Shaping Your Discipline and Relationships 29:51

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In this week's notebook, I talk about the invisible force that quietly decides the quality of every relationship, the surprising link between doing the hard things you’d rather avoid and living a longer, calmer life, and the truth about time — how we use it, and how it completely changed my view on discipline and what’s truly important. If any part…

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Why You Feel Broke Even When You're Doing Everything Right (SB1761) 59:56

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Ever feel like you're doing everything "right" with money—but still barely getting ahead? You're budgeting. You're saving what you can. You cut the subscriptions, meal prep on Sundays, and skip the daily latte. So why does it still feel like you're spinning your wheels? In this Greatest Hits episode, Joe Saul-Sehy welcomes Erin Lowry (Broke Millenn…

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Jonathan Clements: Why Simple Beats Complicated Every Time (SB1760) 1:23:29

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Here's what nobody tells you about building wealth: it's not about finding the perfect investment or timing the market. It's about doing boring things consistently until they're not boring anymore—they're just your life. In this Greatest Hits episode, Joe Saul-Sehy and OG revisit a 2023 conversation with Jonathan Clements, the beloved former Wall S…

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How Entrepreneurs Win in the Age of TikTok | Thea Green 52:12

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As founder of Nails Inc., Thea Green built one of the UK’s most successful beauty brands by combining creativity with integrity, and knowing when to pivot. In this episode, Thea shares the defining moment she decided to close the last nail bar and shift fully to retail, the lessons learned from turning down early acquisition offers, and the challen…

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What a 12-Hour Walk Teaches You About Money (And Life) SB1759 59:53

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Here's a wild idea: What if the thing holding you back isn't your bank account, your age, or your circumstances—it's just the story you've been telling yourself? Joe Saul-Sehy and OG sit down with Colin O'Brady, four-time world record holder and endurance athlete who's done things most people would call impossible: solo trek across Antarctica, row …

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Jake’s Notebook | How High Performance Began & Why Depth Is the New Currency 22:20

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This week, I open my notebook to share how walking away from TV changed my life — and why ego nearly cost me purpose. I break down what’s really driving the future of podcasting, and the one thing that matters more than audience size: trust. Plus, a reminder that who you choose to walk with will define how far you go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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What Retirees Wish They'd Known 10 Years Ago (SB1758) 1:10:58

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Want to know what keeps retirees up at night? It's not what they did—it's what they wish they'd done ten years earlier. Joe Saul-Sehy is joined by Jill Siriani (Frugal Friends), Jesse Cramer (The Best Interest), and Doc G (Earn & Invest), who all pull up chairs in the basement for a powerhouse roundtable on the five regrets that show up again and a…

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Financial Literacy for Kids + Are Annuities Actually Safe? SB1757 1:09:14

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Here's a question: If everyone's buying annuities right now, does that mean you should too? Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug tackle that exact question in this week's episode—but first, they're starting with the basics. Because before you can figure out complex financial products, you need to nail the fundamentals. And who better to teach them …

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How WHOOP’s 22 Year Old Founder Outsmarted Nike | Will Ahmed 40:47

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As founder and CEO of WHOOP, Will Ahmed turned a college dorm room idea into one of the most influential performance technology companies in the world. In this episode, Will shares the leap of faith that started it all, the early rejections that tested his resolve, and the pivotal decision to pivot WHOOP from a hardware company to a subscription mo…

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What to Do When Money Gets Tight SB1756 59:48

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Nobody plans for their finances to get tight. But here you are, staring at your bank account, wondering if you should panic now or wait until next Tuesday. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug are here to talk you off the ledge—and give you an actual plan for when money gets squeezed. Whether you're facing a layoff, dealing with reduced hours, brac…

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Tales of Financial Horror (and how we exorcised them) SB1755 1:00:50

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Pop quiz: What's scarier than a haunted house? Opening your credit card statement after a "just this once" shopping spree turned into a six-month spiral. Joe Saul-Sehy and Neighbor Doug gather 'round the basement campfire with Doc G (Jordan Grumet from Earn and Invest), Jesse Cramer (Personal Finance for Long Term Investors), and special guest Emil…

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Jake’s Notebook | Remember When You Used to Be Good at Waiting? 19:55

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This week in my notebook, I’ve been thinking about time — how quickly it moves, and how much of life we spend rushing to catch up with it. In this episode, I talk about rediscovering patience, the difference between recreation and re-creation, and the reminder that anything above zero compounds. If you’ve ever felt like life is moving too fast, lik…