Funny Money

Bob gets all excited to talk about various types of insurance because having insurance can buy peace of mind. Sheldon advocates that this will be the worst podcast ever! After struggling with technology & social media, Bob questions Sheldon on the types of insurance he has and why. Got protection?

Sheldon questions whether he should invest in a vacation home to get him on the home ownership bandwagon. Bob talks about the pros & cons of owning his vacation home from tax & investment perspective. Collecting rent – yes! Dealing with whiny tenants – no! Getting tax write-offs – yes! Listen in and see if you need to be making an offer on your next big ticket item, your own vacation rental home. #vacationrentals #investing #funnymoney

Bob & Sheldon talk about what they plan do to differently in 2017. Bob will continue to be boring and save. Sheldon wants to take more calculated risks and win it all! Investing & saving for the future may not be exciting in the moment but future payouts can be super exciting. Weigh in on Bob & Sheldon's choices and see what New Money Resolutions you will make for yourself. #resolutions #budget #save #financialhabits

With the stock market hitting all time highs, Sheldon and Bob discuss the prospects of a financial bubble and what it might look like when it pops. Sheldon was drinking an energy drink during this episode which may have triggered his financial conspiracy mind to go a little too far down the rabbit hole. Join in!

Bob wakes up in the middle of the night thinking about debt and loans, but not his debt, as he is fiscally responsible. So, on this episode of Funny Money, Sheldon is made to bear his sole and talk about whether he has leveraged his future through indebtedness. We cover a few different types of debt as well.

Bob and Sheldon revisit a topic from their first podcast. Student loans are a 1.4 trillion dollar debt bomb affecting 40 million people in America. The loans come easy, but they are not easy to repay and almost impossible to shake loose. In this episode Bob gives solutions and Sheldon gives perspective, something he believes is best served before a feast of student debt.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, unless you are budgeting. Budgeting is boring and exposing, and not the kind of exposing that brings holiday cheer. Bob and Sheldon discuss why budgeting for the upcoming year is important and how the process can be difficult.

You have got your mind on your money and your money on your mind, but what about your gut? Bob and Sheldon discuss how to listen to your gut when dealing with money.

T'is the season for debt based holiday cheer! Pour yourself an egg nog. Feel free to make it a good one. Sit back and listen to Bob and Sheldon help you balance your budget during the holidays. Post holiday credit card balance may change your holiday cheer to holiday tears.

Bob and Sheldon use words to discuss the words you use to sell yourself short!! That's a lot of words. Somewhere between "The Secret" and the facts lies a pathway to financial success that only you choose. Do you want to choose the difficult path or the easy path? The way you speak to yourself is the difference maker. Learn how to make adjustments and walk the way of the wealthy.

Sheldon can't decide if he wants a Range Rover Sport or an Audi A7, or if he should just be comfortable with his 1995 BMW. Bob and Sheldon discuss materialism and how it affects your financial well being. Can we really make ourselves feel better by owning more stuff, or are we just being sold a bag of goods through the marketing of insecurity?

Bob and Sheldon talk about the top 5 money problems facing everyday Americans. This episode is not about the haves versus the have nots. From living paycheck to paycheck to facing the loss of your entire portfolio, no one is immune to the stress of financial difficulty. How you handle the stress is the key.

Bob and Sheldon talk about their own experiences of being broke, and feeling like it will never end. From parking tickets to overdraft fees, being broken can range from embarrassing to downright depressing. Talking about it however, is pretty damn fun. Tune in to this episode. After all, IT'S FREE!

The idea of being an entrepreneur sounds exiting, but it comes with many risks. Bob and Sheldon talk about what kind of person it takes to be successful on their own. On the flip side, there is also risk in working for the man, especially if that man is a jerk.

It's everyone's most favorite time of the year! Seriously, can there be anything more boring than practical tax planning? Bob and Sheldon liven things up as they break down how boring can make a huge difference to your bottom line.

Bob and Sheldon try to define why people, including the hosts, ignore financial reality in favor of the more costly status quo. Does irrational exuberance make the sane crazy, or just complacent?

Economic experts Peter Schiff and Doug Casey make the case for why the economic situation going forward, as Doug calls it, "is going to be a shitshow". Peter Schiff points out the current conventional course you are on may lead your economic ship directly into the rocks because your captain is drunk on indoctrination. Doug Casey is even more blunt.

Recently, Sheldon sat down with billionaire investor Steve Forbes to discuss the direction of the economy and what investors can do. In this episode of Funny Money, Bob and Sheldon break down the interview, taking time to make sense of what this economic genius has to say.

In this episode of Funny Money, Bob and Sheldon have a laugh at how ridiculous the housing market has become in many parts of the country. As luxury housing prices start to fall in Miami and Aspen, Sheldon and Bob break down other warning signs of a potential downturn in the housing market.

Bob and Sheldon look at pets differently. While Sheldon looks at the practically, Bob literally stares his pets in the face. From Cockatoos to Kitty Cats, Bob breaks down the costs associated with pets, and the rewards of owning them. Sheldon simply recounts stories of what he thought was his childhood pets, becoming dinner.

Many banks around the world are charging you to hold your money! You are guaranteed to lose. Bob and Sheldon discuss how this scenario has been make possible, and what alternatives you can choose instead of watching your money slowly go down the banking drain.

Sheldon and his wife were recently blessed with a baby boy. Bob takes the joy out of it by breaking down the costs associated with having children.

Bob walks Sheldon through a seminar he hosts on creating a positive attitude towards financial well-being. What are some of the roadblocks you have in regards to becoming rich? What are some of the financial roadblocks you don't know you have, but are living with daily? Bob gives you tools to fix a bumpy financial freeway. Sheldon rides shotgun.

Bob and Sheldon break down the costs associated with education. Is the high price of higher education at the highest ever? How do you pop a brain bubble?

This podcast is about personal chauffeurs! Just kidding. We aren't there yet! However, Bob and Sheldon are motivated to get you motivated! Success is about a number of factors, but you have to take the first step. Motivation guides you in the right direction and gives you the energy to persist. Listen to this one people. It will motivate you!!

Bob and Sheldon are mostly good and sometimes very good. Sheldon thinks he has been excellent before, but he is not sure. We are talking about credit scores of course and how you can improve or manipulate your score based on your current status. And, if you don't care or can't care, Sheldon has some advice for you. Its a game. He shoots he credit scores!!

Higher education can't get much higher. With 1.3 trillion of student loan debt held by 40 million Americans, chances are you or someone you know would like lower education. Bob and Sheldon talk about how to deal with student loan debt, and how to get an education without becoming a debt slave.

This episode Bob and Sheldon talk about Colorado, but it is only a coincidence the title is "Buy High". The guys discuss the pains of loss and how taxes affect a decision to sell at the right time. Emotion plays the biggest role in most investors decisions and Bob and Sheldon realize they are no different.

Bob and Sheldon talk about certain rules of investing and whether they apply in this crazy world. If the market is irrational, can practical and proven investing can be the worst move to make?

Bob and Sheldon lay out the cost of divorce. We know money can cause a divorce, but Bob knows how much a divorce costs! Can't we all just get along?

The economy is crap and the winds of change are blowing. Does it not follow then the crap will hit the fan at some point soon? Sheldon and Bob break down what everyone needs as a base of protection. From canned food to cash in hand, this episode is about getting prepared for the worst, and thinking about the best.

Sheldon and Bob discuss the potential for conflict of interest between you and your financial advisor. How do you find someone trustworthy and intelligent to handle your finances? Perhaps the solution is for you to ask the right questions.

Bob and Sheldon explore the joys of planning and budgeting for a logistical adventure away from your home during the hottest days for the year. It's time for summer vacation people!

Bob and Sheldon discuss how alcohol and other vices contribute to financial stress. Sit back. You are probably going to need a drink after you listen to this one.

Sitting around daydreaming about the rich version of your life is not a great way to achieve financial success, but it sure is nice to dream, and it may be of benefit. The lottery life is something that crosses our mind, but can you use your dreams to guide your reality? Bob and Sheldon talk a lot about splurging... maybe too much.

Why do I feel like crap when I face my finances? Bob and Sheldon discuss the emotion of money. Bob gives you steps on how to cure your illness or at least, mask it and numb yourself.

Sheldon and Bob discuss the collapse of the economy through the writings of PHD economist Dr. Paul Craig Roberts. Do you think we can print money forever, borrow forever, and everything will be just fine? The next bubble pop seems to be only a matter of time.

Tax sheltering assets is an easy way to put money aside. Whether a 401k plan at work or your personal IRA, how do you balance your current needs with your future needs? What does the future hold for the dollar and assets in general?

Why do factors your financial matters seem to not add up? Bob and Sheldon try and shine a light on the grey area which fogs the economic equations of your life. Hint. It is more than just the numbers.

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This show gets heavy man. So take a load off and have a laugh while Sheldon and Bob force you to take an honest look at the state of the economy. Although, given the nature of government reporting numbers, an honest look can be deceiving.

Bob and Sheldon try to define what is deductible. From the IRS, to auditors, to your CPA to your conscious, who knows where to draw the line. Cross it at your financial peril.

Many people struggle with how much money they will need to retire. Other people don't struggle with the idea, because they have no idea! Bob and Sheldon agree planning for retirement is a matter of taking action and delaying satisfaction, but for how long?

A house is a huge decision based on a number of factors. Could the desire to nest and the American Dream become a nightmare of debt if you get in at the wrong time? Bob has witnessed the emotion involved in the biggest purchase you will ever make and Sheldon is starting to feel it, but his feelings are outweighed by the other factors affecting the housing market.

Bob explains the proper mindset for getting and using a tax refund, but Sheldon cannot hear him, because he already spent the money that Bob promised him would be in his account. Well, technically Bob told him otherwise, but Sheldon only sees the fun in reFUNd.

Bob and Sheldon point out there is not a lot of difference between partnerships in love or business. Bob says the best approach is to clearly define expectations from the beginning and then complain for the rest of the relationship. And, perhaps more importantly, we discuss how to exit a partnership. So, what is expected in the relationship between the two hosts of Funny Money?

Bob explains that playing financial peekaboo is not a good way to stay in control of your finances. What does it take for you to make sure you are on top of your financial life? Sheldon admits he wings it, and Bob clarifies why that doesn't fly over the long term.

CITI came out this week and said the world economy is in a "Death Spiral". What happens to your financial house when the neighbor who has been watching it for years is yelling FIRE FIRE!? Sheldon makes a case for Gold. What does it do and why does it make sense. Bob admits he love it because it is shiny and he can play with it.

Sheldon and Bob examine a warning by the Royal Bank of Scotland to "Sell Everything". Is this a warning by the collective financial experts that the crap is about to hit the fan. Bob thinks it smells funny, but doesn't buy it, because you are supposed to SELL IT ALL!!!!

Sheldon and Bob fly solo and discuss the complicated tax code. Total snoozefest right? No! What can a person do to maximize their return while minimizing a late night knock on the door by an IRS agent.