Earn & Invest

Have you ever been enticed by a business that sounded too good to be true? Many are convinced that that is exactly what multi-level marketing or MLM's are. We discuss these notorious entities with Jen Smith, Rachel Richards, and Ken George. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many of us are confused by the stock market? Today we discuss why the stock market goes up with Brian Feroldi of The Motley Fool. His new book is well worth a read and elucidates the finer points of why our system works the way it does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaching financial independence is hard enough, what if your obstacles were extra ordinary? In this episode we discuss with William McVey and Kerry Chevalier pursuing financial independence with special needs children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we know if now is the right time to retire in these uncertain times? We discuss with retirement expert and journalist, Mark Miller, the risks and benefits of putting off this difficult decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dax Cooke started Farmfolio and hired Peter Badger to bring all the benefits of agriculture and farmland to your average investor. In this episode we discuss farmland as an investment and how Farmfolio has packaged it for investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker is well known for the Becoming minimalist platform and for being a best selling author. His forthcoming book, Things That Matter, helps us learn how to overcome distractions in our path to happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What could change with your finances over one short year? 2021 was a shock to the system with COVID, The Great Resignation, and tons of uncertainty. Today, community members Jennifer Mah, Chad Methner, and Ashleigh Evans discuss big life changes over the last 12 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode we revisit how to supercharge your retirement with Paul Merriman and Richard Buck. Their most recent book highlights how to augment basic market returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode we discuss with Paula Pant, Millennial Revolution, Jillian Johnsrud, and Carl Jensen about what it takes to reach financial independence. Can those in poverty strive for this audacious goal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people have heard of the pink tax but few are aware of how profoundly it effects women's lives. In this episode we discuss how to reverse the hidden costs of being a women. She is founder and CEO at Sequin a company that helps women get the credit they deserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz and Andresa were big fans of The Bigger Pockets Real Estate Investing platform but felt something was missing. They started The Real Estate InvestHER community to help women learn about not only buying and selling property but also how to run a business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Chaw decided early in his career as a pharmacist that he never wanted to depend on a boss or supervisor. So he bought and rented single family homes on college campuses. His resultant "side hustle" provides over 17k a month of revenue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and Amy are nomads who created the Go With Less Facebook Community. As they travel the world they meetup with like minded individuals and stumbled upon a community that they didn't even know they had. How did they do that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiana Danial, the Invest Diva, was the child of Iranian parents who suffered greatly from a revolution in their country and lost almost everything. When she came to United States, she quickly lost her job and suffered economic turmoil. These lessions helped her develop a plan to recession proof her portfolio. And you can too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you're not in the military. It ever interested you. But have you ever wondered what those in the military could teach you about accumulating wealth. We talk with David Pere and Alex Felice from the Military to Millionaire podcast and platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can a conference change your life? One certainly did for me. We talk with JL Collins, Alan and Katie Donegan, And Bryce and Kristy (Millennial Revolution) about Chautauqua 2022. I happen to be one of the two speakers (First week Sept 3-Sept10)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you decide when you have enough money? Traditionally people have relied on the four percent rule. Christine Benz and Morningstar recently shared research that suggests that 3.3% may be more appropriate. What do you think? Also, if you are a fan of the Earn & Invest Podcast and want to help me spread the word about my upcoming book...become a part of our ground team. It costs nothing and there are many benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss everything financial advising with Josh Bannerman aka OG from The Stacking Benjamins Show. What are the two basic sins of financial advising? Find out on this episode and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is our yearly ask me anything segment. Gwen Merz, Walli Miller, and Kenny George bring community questions about me, podcasting, and personal finance. This is a fun episode. Hope you enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have Anthony ONeal back on to discuss his new course about preparing in our single season. Are you (or did you) financially prepare as a single person for being in a relationship? Join our wide ranging discussion about how we traverse the different seasons of our life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does the act of creation affect you? We discuss what filmmakers Travis Shakespeare and Brian Quist learned behind the camera about personal finance. They discuss their financial trajectories and describe their projects in the financial independence space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Choyo Wilson Daniel grew up spending recklessly but never getting ahead. When her house ended up in foreclosure, she decided it was time to make a change. We talk mentoring, the money mindset, and how to get ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode we talk to three people who have had a recent career identity crisis and the changes they have made or in the process of making. Join Jess and Lauren from Bitches Get Riches and Kiersten Saunders as we discuss what Fire and The Great Resignation can teach each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the best path to entrepreneurship? Many fail to consider trade school. On this episode, Tinian Crawford discusses his decision to go to trade school and how it eventually led to entrepreneurship and financial independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much should you share in your business and in your personal social media profiles? What is the difference between authenticity and vulnerability? Rich Jones (Paychecks and Balances, The Mental Wealth Show) and Paula Pant (Afford Anything) tackle these difficult questions with stories from their own lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode we discuss with four community members their biggest financial hurdles. What will hold you back in 2022 and how will you overcome it? Listen to Brad, Rachel, Brenda, and John tell their stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year. This is a short bonus episode that gives me a chance to talk to all of you about not only 2021 but also my plans for 2022. Thank you for being part of the Earn & Invest community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you planning on getting in shape for 2022? Physically? Fiscally? What role does physical health play in financial independence. Listen to this rewind episode with Chris Mamula, Helene Massicotte, and James Lowery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbara Sloan is the writer behind Tipped Finance and is a 20 year veteran of the table, bar, and pole. She has had almost every tipped job available and used them to propel to her to financial independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What were the seven big financial headlines of 2021? We discuss with Joe Saul-Sehy of The Stacking Benjamins Podcast and Jen Smith from The Frugal Friends Podcast what happened this year and if it surprised us. Take a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you do hard things? Create a life with another person, build a business, or even start a podcast? We interview Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting on a topic that he covered during his own 800th episode. Please note that this episode touches on mental health and suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk fintech with Grant Sabatier and Logan Leckie. They are working on a new financial independence app called Topia. We talk FIRE, app building, and entrepreneurship. Can an app speed your path to financial independence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk today with Brian Feroldi of The Motley Fool about the expected volatility of the equity markets over the next decade. Should you stick with index investing? Should you branch out? How do you beat the pros? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We think of burnout occurring decades into a job, but many people are having these feelings as early as a few years in. Josh and Ali of The FI Couple found themselves in this unenviable situation. Listen to this episode to find out what they did about it and how it is going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although everyone at this time of year is focusing on end of year tax moves, there are things we all should be doing regardless of what month it is. We talk the difference between tactics and strategy with Sean Mullaney, The FI Tax Guy. What are the five questions we must ask ourselves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever considered being a financial freelance writer? Believe it or not, you don't have to be a trained writer to make a six figure living. Learn the secrets, tips, and tricks from Paulette Perhach, Emily Guy Birken, and Ben Luthi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Dan Sheeks author of the new book: First to a Million. Should high school kids be educated about the financial independence movement? Should adults? We discuss with Dan when financial education should begin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the past, the highest returns for alternative investments were reserved for the ultrawealthy, banks, and big businesses. Now through securitization and syndication both art work and real estate are becoming available to most investors. Join Scott Lynn of Masterworks and Stephanie Walter of Erbe Wealth discuss these new opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss all the hacks with Chris Hutchins, serial entrepreneur and podcaster. We look at his history in the startup world and he tells what were some of his most important mindset shifts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do to pay off debt? Cynthia Yeh lived in her car for months. Christal Pearson had to decide how to pay for a car but her credit report was abysmal. Listen as these panelists talk about paying off six figure debt and what they learned in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you get a second passport? Well, Brandon Miller thinks you should and specifically wants to help you come to Canada. He shares the secret to submitting a successful permanent residence application and why you should. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Donegan recently wrote an article about why not to invest in crypto. Barney Whiter, The Escape Artist, however, has had a change of heart. Listen as they try to convince Jen Smith and I whether to get in to this controversial asset class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we use all this knowledge and economic fuel we have gained by being financially savvy? This week we discuss with Tanja Hester how to be a wallet activist and use our financial power to do less harm and improve the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the move from poverty to millionaire with Tony Bradshaw, Walli Miller, and Jen Smith. We talk about how our upbringing affects our ability to amass wealth. Is becoming a millionaire a possibility for everyone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode we revisit a controversial tweet from Mr. Money Mustache, Pete Adeney, regarding COVID. Although this originally aired during the height of the pandemic, many of the issues discussed are very relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this rewind episode we revisit how to financially cope with the death of a loved one. Panelists Michelle Cooper, Russ Thornton, William McVey, and Chelsea Brennan dive into this difficult yet important topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Phelan wrote M is for Money to teach his child as well as other 3-8 year olds about money and to remove shame, guilt, and doubt from this conversation. We not only talk about teaching kids but also delve into the process of writing a children's book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a crossover episode on both the Stacking Benjamins Podcast as well as Earn & Invest. Joe Saul-Sehy and I interview CampFI Southwest participants about their unique financial stories. We cover starting too late, the expat life, and tackling huge amounts of debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding the stock market is something that even the most savvy investors struggle with. Myles Gage helped create the Rapunzl app to teach young students (especially from underserved areas) this important skill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does gig work suck? Joel and Matt of the How to Money podcast join me to talk about their recent episode about the insidious nature of gig work. We talk the good, bad, and ugly. They also provide some tips about how to utilize the asset most effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices