When in Rome …
Why AI and inflation are pushing investors toward tangible assets, whether gold is speculative, and what FIRE can teach us about negotiation.
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#709: The Financial Reality of Developmental Disability, with Keith Wargo
Caregiving is a massive responsibility that often falls on family members, usually as an unpaid role. For parents of children with autism, this doesn’t just mean managing the day-to-day, it means planning for a future that extends far beyond their own lives. Keith Wargo, the CEO of Autism Speaks, joins me to bridge the gap…
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#708: Q&A: My Mom Is 73. She Has a House – But It Doesn’t Pay the Bills. Now What?
Joe and I are catching up in person to dive into a new set of listener questions. From navigating the complexities of the current real estate market to strategic tax planning for retirement, this episode explores both the technical and psychological aspects of building wealth. Whether you’re wondering how to handle a sudden windfall or…
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Stop obsessing over avocado toast
Why fixed costs matter more than small spending cuts, how to separate accounts from investments, and a simple framework for deciding where your money goes.
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#707: Q&A: LIVE From Texas A&M Texarkana
Joe and I traveled to the campus of Texas A&M University-Texarkana for a very special live recording. We were joined by Jay Davis, the Executive Director of Financial and Entrepreneurship Engagement, to answer questions from an incredible audience of students. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to “reset” your habits, this episode covers…
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#706: Q&A: The Case for NOT Paying Off Your Student Loans
What do student loans, early retirement, and Airbnb have in common? They’re the three questions we’re tackling in today’s episode, and each one forces you to think about uncertainty, flexibility, and whether the “right” financial move on paper is actually the right move for your life. Joe and I answer three listener questions. KJ has…
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Inflation is back. Here’s what to do.
Why freedom still needs purpose and structure, what retirement can teach us about time, and how rising inflation should shape your investing.
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#705: What To Fix First When Everything Feels Stuck, with Former Lyft COO and Tesla President Jon McNeill
Jon McNeill, the former President of Tesla and former COO of Lyft, discusses the intersection of innovation, leadership, and the future of technology. Jon shares behind-the-scenes stories of scaling two of the most disruptive companies in modern history and offers a masterclass on how to build “acceleration” into your own career and business ventures. We…
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#704: Q&A: Should I Quit My Job to Be a Stay-at-Home Dad?
In this Q&A episode, Joe and I answer three listener questions that wrestle with the gap between plans and reality. Bringham is 23, recently awarded 100% VA disability ($4,300/month for life), and has mapped out a detailed 30-year plan: buy a house, have 2-3 kids, become a stay-at-home dad, return to work after they graduate,…
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Jobs just tripled expectations. Don’t celebrate yet.
What a surprisingly strong jobs report really means, why uncertainty could keep renters renting, and how that could reshape the housing market.
