Best Benjamin Dorman Podcasts (2025)

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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Banishing Money Monsters: How to Talk Money With Anyone (Partners, Roommates, or Coworkers) SB1754 1:09:33

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You know what's truly terrifying? Realizing you and someone you share money decisions with have completely different ideas about finances—and you're both convinced you're right. Joe Saul-Sehy and OG welcome Doug and Heather Bonaparte, a CFP and business partner duo who've mastered the art of not killing each other over finances. And when you work t…

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Real Money Horror Stories (And How Not to Star in Your Own) SB1753 1:03:36

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What's scarier than a haunted house? Looking at your retirement account after ignoring it for five years. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Doug welcome back Chuck Jaffe (Money Life with Chuck Jaffe) for his legendary annual Halloween visit—and this year, he's bringing two treats to the basement. First up: Chuck's Halloween Money Game for kids. Picture this: …

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Moving Asian Ethnology to Scholastica 7:59

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In this episode, Asian Ethnology co-editor and managing editor Ben Dorman discusses the journal's ongoing move to the Scholastica publishing platform and the broader commitment to open access and sustainability that drives it. Asian Ethnology has been publishing research on the peoples and cultures of Asia since 1942, first as Folklore Studies, the…

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You've Got Enough Money to Quit. Should You? SB1752 1:06:11

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Here's a question nobody in the FIRE movement talks about: What if you reach financial independence... and don't want to quit? Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Paula Pant (Afford Anything), and Doc G (Earn & Invest) tackle the idea of Reverse FIRE—people who've hit their number but choose to keep working anyway. And before you roll your eyes, hear them out. Beca…

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Your Money Problems Aren't Math Problems (They're People Problems) SB1751 1:13:35

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Here's the secret nobody tells you: your money problems probably aren't math problems. Joe Saul-Sehy and OG sit down with Carl Richards—financial planner, New York Times columnist, and the guy behind those brilliant "Sketch Guy" drawings that make money actually make sense. Carl's spent his career helping people untangle their relationship with mon…

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Should You Drain Your Emergency Fund? (And 4 Other Money Questions Keeping You Up) SB1750 1:10:43

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You've got questions. We've got two CFPs and a former planner ready to hash it out. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Doug, and CFP Anna Allem tackle the money decisions you're actually losing sleep over—and here's the thing: they don't always agree on the answer. That's the point. Should you drain your emergency fund to pay off debt? Is whole life insurance for …

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What Lucky People Do Differently With Money (SB1749) 1:07:29

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Think some people just have all the luck? Think again. Joe, OG, Paula Pant (Afford Anything), and Chris Luger (Heavy Metal Money) break down what separates people who catch breaks from those who don't...and spoiler alert: it's not about being in the right place at the right time. It's about what you DO when opportunity shows up. And before that: ho…

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How to Deliver the “WOW” in Everyday Life (with longtime former Royal Caribbean Chairman and CEO Richard Fain) SB1748 1:11:56

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You don’t have to command a cruise ship (or a boardroom) to lead with purpose. On this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Richard Fain, longtime chairman and former CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, for a conversation that’s not about corporate leadership… but about life leadership. Richard shares timel…

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Gold Prices Hit All-Time Highs (What's That Mean To Us?) SB1747 1:10:33

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When gold shines, so do the hot takes, and today, the Stacking Benjamins crew dives into what this record-breaking surge really means for your money. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug kick off the week with their signature Monday salute to our troops before digging into the glittering headlines: gold prices are hitting new highs… but does that m…

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Build a Confident Early Retirement Plan (Without Overthinking It) SB1746 1:13:33

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Who says you have to wait until 65 to clock out and start living your best life? On this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, Paula Pant (Afford Anything), OG, and special guest Sean Mullaney—author, CPA, and early retirement strategist—explore how to design a life that lets you walk away from the office sooner and happier. From t…

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5 Life-Changing Money Lessons from Jonathan Clements (SB1744) 1:00:19

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What if the key to a richer life isn’t about chasing the next hot stock or grinding harder — but learning to master the timeless truths of money? In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug pay tribute to legendary financial writer Jonathan Clements by revisiting five of his most impactful lessons. These are…

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The Missing Ingredients From Many Financial Plans (SB1743) 59:43

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If your financial plan feels more like a vague wishlist than a real roadmap, this episode is about to change that. Live from the basement of YouTube HQ, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Paula Pant (Afford Anything), and Jesse Cramer (Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors) roll up their sleeves and dig into the three most common — and costly — mistakes people …

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5 Steps to Your Best Retirement (with Jeremy Keil, CFP) SB1742 1:08:00

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Think your retirement plan is bulletproof? Think again. In this eye-opening episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug are joined by certified financial planner Jeremy Keil, CFP® to walk you through the steps to building a retirement plan that won’t crack under pressure. From mapping out your spending before you ev…

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Does The American Dream REALLY Costs $5 Million? (SB1741) 1:04:56

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Think the American Dream is slipping out of reach? Think again. In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug tackle one of the biggest financial questions of our time: how much does it really cost to live the life you want — and is it still possible? Spoiler alert: it is, but it takes more than a paycheck and…

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Strategies and Tactics to Maximize Your 401k (and common mistakes to avoid) SB1740 1:14:51

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What if tweaking just a few “knobs” in your 401(k) could mean the difference between retiring with confidence or wondering if you’ll ever stop working? In this spirited episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug are joined by three of our favorite money minds — Paula Pant from AffordAnything, Jesse Cramer from Pers…

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Work Less, Live More AND Perform Better at Your Job (SB1739) 1:19:55

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What if the secret to enjoying your job isn’t grinding harder but stepping back and rethinking how work fits into life? In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome special guest Shemin Nurmohamed to unpack the Paris Paradox: balancing work and leisure without sacrificing ambition. From cultural persp…

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Stop Making Simple Investing Mistakes With an Investment Policy Statement (SB1738) 57:45

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Ever make a money move in the heat of the moment and wish you could take it back? That’s exactly why a rock-solid Investment Policy Statement (IPS) might be your most underrated financial tool. In this episode, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug peel back the layers on IPSs—why they matter, how they save you from your own impulses, and the role t…

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What Are YOU Worried About Financially? (LIVE From FinCon 2025) SB1737 1:08:17

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What happens when you throw a bunch of money nerds into one room, add microphones, and sprinkle in a little economic chaos? You get this live recording from FinCon in Portland, where Joe Saul-Sehy, Paula Pant, Jesse Cramer, and Matthew Tarr tackle today’s most pressing financial questions head-on—with plenty of laughs along the way. From housing he…

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David Gardner on Breaking the Rules of Investing (SB1736) 1:29:45

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What happens when you stop playing it safe and start playing it smart? In this episode, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug sit down with David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, to explore how breaking traditional investing “rules” can sometimes lead to the biggest wins. From his early career to building a community of investors who think di…

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How to Sidestep the 4 Culprits Wrecking Middle Class Retirement (SB1735) 54:46

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What really derails retirement dreams? Spoiler alert: it’s not always the stock market or your 401(k). Sometimes it’s sneaky habits—like leaning too hard on your house as a retirement plan or ignoring how long you might actually live—that quietly gnaw away at your financial future. In this episode, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug dig into the …

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How Are You Creating Your Happiest Life? (SB1734) 1:04:06

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If having more money guaranteed happiness, we’d all just set our financial targets, cash the checks, and live joyfully ever after. But as Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Paula Pant (Afford Anything), and Joel Larsgaard (How to Money) unpack in this lively roundtable, life’s richest rewards often have little to do with your net worth. They explore why some wealt…

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How to Lead (and Evaluate Good Leadership) with David Gergen (SB1733) 1:13:32

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What can you learn about leadership from someone who’s served four U.S. Presidents, navigated some of the most intense moments in American politics, and still believes the future depends on building more leaders, not fewer? In this Greatest Hits Week replay, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome David Gergen—former White House advisor, Harva…

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Spotting the Sharks: 5 Red Flags Your Financial Advisor Might Be Waving (SB1732) 1:11:05

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Not all financial advisors are created equal—and some will steer you straight into the rocks while smiling the whole way. In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug share the top five warning signs your advisor may not have your best interests at heart. From shady investment recommendations to fee structure…

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Outsmarting Unintended Consequences: How Good Money Moves Don’t Go as Planned (SB1731) 1:04:32

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Ever celebrate paying off a credit card…only to watch your credit score drop? Or ditch your budget for “simplicity” and find yourself ordering takeout three nights in a row? On this week’s episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Paula Pant (Afford Anything) and Jesse Cramer (Personal Finance for Long-Ter…

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We Answer Your Awesome Questions: HSAs, Roth Conversions, Trusts, and More (SB1730) 1:15:43

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What happens when you hand the mic to Stackers? You get a mailbag episode loaded with real-life money challenges, surprising lessons, and a few “wait, what?” moments. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, special guest Anna Allem (a CFP® with her own winding journey into the profession), and Neighbor Doug dig into your most pressing financial questions—no fluff, no j…

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Unpacking Two Big Ideas: Infinite Banking and Saving For Young Children (SB1729) 1:19:25

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Labor Day might be about rest, but in the basement, we’re getting to work on busting some of the most persistent myths in personal finance. Joe Saul-Sehy and OG welcome insurance pro Tony Steuer to unpack the shiny marketing around infinite banking and velocity banking. Spoiler: sometimes “be your own bank” really means “make your insurer rich.” Fr…

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How To Tell Your Boss You Want to Retire Often (SB1728) 1:01:57

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Why wait until your knees creak louder than your rocking chair to start enjoying life? In this episode, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Paula Pant (AffordAnything) and Neighbor Doug welcome Jillian Johnsrud—author of Retire Often—to share why sprinkling your life with mini-retirements might be the smartest, healthiest, and most joyful move you make before your …

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Dr. Danielle McGeough's Guide to Avoiding Burnout (SB1727) 1:00:21

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If you’ve been running on fumes, juggling work deadlines, family obligations, and maybe even a neglected 401(k) or two, this episode is your permission slip to stop, breathe, and recalibrate. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Dr. Danielle McGeough—professor, transformational strategist, and champion of intentional living—into the basemen…

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The Deceptive Allure of Investing Like the 1% (How We Get Conned) SB1726 55:44

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Ever think, “If I just followed the playbook of the ultra-wealthy, I’d be set for life”? Turns out, that’s exactly the kind of thinking that can lead you straight into the arms of a scammer. In this episode, Joe Saul-Sehy and OG break down the traps hidden inside the “invest like the 1%” mantra (and other similar phrases), complete with real-life c…

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Estate Planning, Charitable Giving, and Financial Hot Takes (SB1725) 1:01:47

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If you’ve ever wondered whether you should pass on your money now or make your heirs wait for the “big reveal” (cue the dramatic reading of your will), this is your episode. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Paula Pant from Afford Anything and Jesse Cramer from Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors to play a high-stakes round of “In o…

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Donor Advised Funds 101 (with Adam Nash) SB1724 1:15:26

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What if there were a way to make charitable giving easier, more strategic, and—dare we say—more satisfying? In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Len Penzo welcome Adam Nash, founder and CEO of Daffy, to demystify donor-advised funds. Whether you’ve never heard of them or you’ve been meaning to set one up, Adam walk…

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3 Questions You're Dying To Know about Estate Planning (with attorney Tim Semro) SB1723 1:01:19

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Estate planning might not sound like the most thrilling topic—but skipping it can create a real mess for the people you care about most. In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug sit down with attorney Tim Semro to cut through the noise on wills, trusts, and life insurance. Whether you’ve been putting off …

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Is Chasing Work-Life Balance Worth the Investment? (SB1722) 1:01:43

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Some people chase “work-life balance” like it’s the Holy Grail—spending time, money, and mental energy trying to keep work and personal life perfectly split down the middle. But what if that balance doesn’t actually exist? Live from Joe’s mom’s basement (and not nearly as glamorous as it sounds), Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Paula Pant, and Jesse Cramer pull…

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How One Entrepreneur Constructed a Better Tomorrow (with Cheryl McKissick Daniel) SB1721 1:05:02

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Ever wonder how to build a career, business, or financial plan that actually lasts — no matter what life throws at you? This week, we’re bringing you lessons from someone who’s done it for more than five generations. Cheryl McKissick Daniel, president and CEO of McKissick & McKissick, joins Joe and OG to share the strategies her family has used to …

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How To Fix 8 of the Most Common 401k Mistakes (SB1720) 1:02:08

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Is your 401(k) quietly working for you… or quietly working against you? In the first half of this episode, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug tackle the most common 401(k) slip-ups that even seasoned savers make—and how to turn yours into a retirement-building machine. Then, in the second half, we turn to a problem many Stackers don’t see coming:…

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Hot Financial Takes: Are You In or Out? SB1719 55:26

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Get ready for a rapid-fire roundtable packed with personal finance opinions that might challenge your own money playbook. In this episode, Paula Pant (Afford Anything), Jesse Cramer (Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors), and Don McDonald (Talking Real Money) join Joe and OG to declare whether they're in or out on some of the most polarizing fi…

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Master the Art of Negotiation with Paula Pant (SB1718) 1:16:23

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Think negotiation is just for boardrooms and car dealerships? Think again. In this episode, we bring in Paula Pant from Afford Anything to show how negotiating—done well—can level up your finances, your relationships, and yes, even who does the dishes. Paula breaks down why many of us fear negotiation, how to overcome those internal roadblocks, and…

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A Sandwich Guide to Navigating Inflation (plus how to plug 401k "leakage") SB1717 1:21:12

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Is your grocery bill beefier than your sandwich? This week, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug unpack inflation in a way that only we can—by biting into Len Penzo’s Annual Sandwich Survey. Yes, prices are up, and yes, you can still eat well without triggering a credit card crisis. But it’s not just meat and mustard on today’s menu. We’re also ser…

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What Would YOU Do With $50,000? (SB1716) 1:06:26

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You just came into $50,000—no strings attached. Do you crush your debt? Supercharge your retirement? Blow it all on a podcasting-themed backyard grotto? In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Paula Pant (Afford Anything), and Jesse Cramer (The Best Interest) gather around the card table in Mom’s basement to tackle one of…

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How to Make Better Decisions Using Math (with Ted Dintersmith) SB1715 1:23:45

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High school math left most of us staring blankly at the board, convinced compound interest was just a fancy way to say "confusing." But what if math could be fun, relevant, and—dare we say—life-changing? In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome economist, education reformer, and documentary filmma…

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How to Turn 2025's New Tax Rules Into Big Savings (SB1714) 50:01

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Big changes are coming to the tax code—and that could mean big savings if you know where to look. On today’s episode, Joe, OG, and Doug break down the most important updates in the 2025 tax laws and share smart, simple ways to keep more of your hard-earned cash. Whether you're a spreadsheet-loving tax nerd or someone who still asks, “Wait, do I hav…

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Climbing the Wealth Ladder: Conquering Retirement Fears (with Mark Trautman) SB1713 1:00:50

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What if the scariest part of retirement isn’t running out of money—but losing your sense of identity? This week on The Stacking Benjamins Show, we tackle the fears that hold so many people back from financial independence and a joyful, purpose-filled retirement. Joe Saul-Sehy and Doug are joined by an all-star panel of financial thinkers: Mark Trau…

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Understanding Your Financial Roadmap (with Nick Maggiulli) SB1712 1:17:49

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What do your financial priorities look like when you're just getting started... or when you're sitting on $100 million? If you’re still stuck trying to figure out how to max out your Roth IRA and also afford dinner, this episode’s going to walk you through what might be coming next—without promising you a yacht by Tuesday. This week on The Stacking…

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How to Climb the Wealth Ladder (SB1711) 1:08:29

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What’s the right financial move for you… right now? If you've ever found yourself reading advice meant for a millionaire when you're still trying to crack five figures—or following budgeting tips when your net worth is seven digits—this episode is your custom-tailored financial GPS. In this installment of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy,…

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How To Waste Your Life (or hopefully, not) SB1710 1:08:44

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Ever feel like you're working hard but getting nowhere? You're not alone—and you might be stuck in a productivity trap, not a purpose-driven plan. In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, we tackle the big one: how to avoid wasting your life. (No pressure.) Joe Saul-Sehy kicks things off with a tongue-in-cheek nod to all the ways we fritter …

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Create Goals that Stick (with Ret. Lt. Cdr. Gary MacDermid) 1:18:29

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Want to crush your goals and avoid getting crushed by long-term care costs? In today’s episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy and OG are joined by Retired Lieutenant Commander Gary McDermott, a former U.S. Navy officer turned business coach, who brings military-grade discipline to the world of goal-setting and financial success. Whet…