The Stacking Benjamins Show

What does retirement mean to you? Is it traveling, sitting on the beach or playing golf? Or maybe taking on a volunteer project? Or something completely different? Our roundtable today talks about what retirement means to them and what we can all watch out for when planning for retirement. We are joined by Wendy Mays from House of FI, Len Penzo and OG as they give us their take and tips to think about before retirement.

Doug will also share some of his amazing CD trivia.

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Ever wondered how to steer clear of trouble with your investments? Today, we’re diving into an SEC investigation that’s rattling one fund and discussing what you need to know to protect yourself. We’re also unpacking the benefits of passive investing and index funds—because simplifying your approach to the stock market might just be the smartest move you make.

In our TikTok Minute, we’ll take a look at a quick clip that highlights a common financial misunderstanding, and along the way, we’ll sprinkle in a bit of British charm (no spoilers, but it’s classic).

Finally, we’re tackling a listener question from a soon-to-be parent who’s wondering how to plan for their child’s financial future. From custodial accounts to financial aid strategies, we’ll walk through the best options to ensure your kids have a strong start. Add in Doug’s trivia, some thought-provoking discussions, and a peek at upcoming events, and you’ve got a packed episode full of actionable insights.

Run of Show

• Introduction and Opening Remarks
• Kickoff and Today’s Topics Overview
• Discussion on the SEC Investigation and What You Need to Know
• Monitoring Your Money Effectively
• Sponsor Messages and Lighthearted Banter
• Headline: Western Assets Bond Fund in Trouble
• Debating Active vs. Passive Management
• TikTok Minute: A Quick Look at Financial Missteps
• Listener Call and Doug’s Trivia Break
• Listener Question: Financial Planning for a Newborn
• Custodial Accounts vs. Other Savings Options
• Tax Implications and Financial Aid Considerations
• Upcoming Events and Community Meetups
• Doug’s TV Show Reviews



FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/when-good-funds-go-bad-1605

Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201

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Introducing 375. How to Make an Extra $3,000/Month Without Quitting Your Day Job from The Dropship Podcast.

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Are you looking to make extra money without having to quit your day job or dedicate more than a few hours a day to your side hustle?

Then we have the perfect solution for you: high-ticket dropshipping.

Starting your high-ticket dropshipping business is a great and easy way to generate an additional $3,000 to $4,000 a month without having to quit your full-time job.

In this week’s episode of The Dropship Podcast, we’ll reveal the exact steps you need to follow to start a high-ticket dropshipping business that can make you thousands of dollars each month—all without giving up the stability of your full-time job.

With minimal upfront investment and time, this model is perfect for busy professionals who are looking to increase their income.

Are you ready to learn more?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Why online businesses are the best side hustle (00:50)

The BEST online business to make an extra $3000 a month (09:20)

Let’s do the math (18:42)

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It always pays to start with the end in mind, which may seem difficult, but one recent piece suggests that answering a few questions will help you crystalize your goals. For example, do you know what you'd do with your life if money wasn't an issue? What would your life's goals and aspirations be? What would change? To help answer today's big questions we invited Crystal Hammond from the SophisticatedSpender.com to join us, along with regular contributors Paula Pant from AffordAnything.com and Len Penzo from LenPenzo.com

Halfway through the show we'll talk to Kevin Ells from eBlocker. Tired of being tracked online? Want to stop companies from price discriminating against you? We'll talk to Kevin about eBlocker's nifty hardware that'll help you take back your privacy online.

We'll also save time for Doug's Friday the 13th trivia segment, and of course, we'll answer a three-oh call for help to the Blooom hotline. Mrs. Anonymous and her husband are starting a small local business as a side-hobby, with the possibility of scaling up to an online store. Should they start an LLC right away, or wait until they have some growth?

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Investing can be scary, especially if you're just starting out. What if your money evaporates overnight? What if some unforeseen event happens and my investments are wiped out? And with most of us relying on our investments to get us through retirement years, to pay for college, or other goals, it's natural to be worried. While we can't totally eliminate investment risk, we can do a pretty good job reducing risk... if you know how. That's why we're bringing the author of Slash Your Retirement Risk, Chris Cook, down to the basement. We'll talk to Chris about how you can make practical, safe investments to see you through your retirement years, and still keep the money rolling while you do it.

Then our headlines segment, UBS has been ordered to pay out millions in a Puerto Rico bonds claim. Plus, during our second headline we cross over to the other side and hear the confessions of a debt collector. Of course that's not all! We'll throw out the Haven Life line to Mike, who has a pile of cash to invest. He already has a few ideas, but wants to know what we think. And in our letters segment Willis wants to know if taking the tax hit for a backdoor Roth contribution with his two rollover IRAs is worth it. Thoughts? And don't you worry, we'll still have time for Doug's trivia.

Thanks also to MagnifyMoney.com for sponsoring Stacking Benjamins. MagnifyMoney.com saves users on average $450 when they compare, ditch, switch and save on credit cards, student loan refinancing, checking, savings and more. Check out MagnifyMoney.com for your savings.

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