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Radical Personal Finance

1,310 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★ - 1.8K ratings

Joshua J Sheats, MSFS, CFP, CLU, ChFC, CASL, CAP, RHU, REBC is a financial planner who teaches people how to live a rich life now while building a plan for financial freedom in 10 years or less. He mixes creative approaches to lifestyle design, deep-dive financial planning techniques, and hard-core business strategy to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to build financial independence.

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Episodes

963: Friday Q&A: Ladybird Deed, Banking in Canada, Why You Should Have a Family Bank

September 08, 2023 22:28 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

On today's Q&A show we discuss: 1:00 Should I do a Ladybird Deed on my Florida house? 14:27 How do I open a bank account in Canada? 36:11 Why should I set up a "family bank"? Enjoy! Joshua Join me on next week's Q&A show: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance  Come to Panama with me in January! https://expatmoney.com/radical 

962: How to 10x Your Income (The 1000% Formula)

September 07, 2023 22:57 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

https://expatmoney.com/radical 

961: Friday Q&A: Health Insurance Abroad, Becoming a Pilot, Taxes for a Nanny, Trustee Position, Etc.

September 01, 2023 20:38 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

On today's Q&A show we discuss: 00:38 How do I handle my health insurance while abroad? 6:04 I want to leave my teaching job and become a pilot. Should I do it? 19:28 How do I set up the taxes/wages for a nanny? 24:37 Should I accept a trustee position on a special needs trust? 28:53 Should I cash out my stock options or keep them? 38:29 How do you travel the world with small children? Enjoy! Get access to next week's call: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance  Come hang...

960: Don't Look for Money Hacks or Life Hacks; Instead...

August 28, 2023 21:19 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Come spend a week with me in January on an investment tour of Panama! https://expatmoney.com/radical 

959: How Do We Solve the Marriage and Birthrate Crisis? A Broad Introduction to the Current Problems

August 22, 2023 13:28 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

We are living in a Marriage Crisis and are at the leading edge of a Global Population Crisis. People are having an enormously difficult time partnering successfully into stable, enduring marriages.  And those relationships are having a difficult time reproducing and bearing children. In coming episodes I want to discuss specific ideas that may help us to improve these trends. Today I want to simply introduce the topic and discuss why this is so foundational to our individual and collective...

958: Friday Q&A: How to Figure Out What Career to Go Into, When Should You Spend More

August 11, 2023 20:51 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MB

On today's Friday Q&A we discuss: 00:30 How to figure out what career to go into? 27:05 When should you go farther and spend more in order to patronize friends? To join me next week go to https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance    Sign up for a personal consultation during my August sale: https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult  Come spend a week with me doing a Panama Investment Tour in January: https://expatmoney.com/radical 

957: The Luckiest Man in Babylon

August 10, 2023 22:22 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Chapter 10 of "The Richest Man in Babylon" by George Samuel Clason, published in 1926 https://www.amazon.com/Richest-Man-Babylon-Magic-Story/dp/1939438632/ https://archive.org/details/richestmaninbaby00geor/mode/2up   Come spend a week with me in January on an Investment Tour of Panama! https://expatmoney.com/radical  Book a consulting call during my August sale: https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult 

956: Friday Q&A: Pay for College from Retirement Account, Buy Grandparents' Lake House, Salary vs. Benefits, When to Buy a House, Etc.

August 04, 2023 23:37 - 2 hours - 119 MB

On today's Friday Q&A we discuss: 00:49 Is it okay to take money from a retirement account to pay for college? 8:54 Should we buy out the grandparents' lake house? 27:07 How should I prioritize salary vs. benefits? 35:56 Should we only expose our children to high-class people? 1:01:51 How do I know when I should purchase a home? 1:17:27 Should I buy a house at 28? 1:45:18 Is insurance a bad deal? Join me next week: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance  Come hang out in ...

955: The Clay Tablets from Babylon

August 03, 2023 23:01 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Chapter 9 of "The Richest Man in Babylon" by George Samuel Clason, published in 1926 https://www.amazon.com/Richest-Man-Babylon-Magic-Story/dp/1939438632/ https://archive.org/details/richestmaninbaby00geor/mode/2up   Come hang out with me for a week in Panama in January! www.ExpatMoney.com/Radical Book a consulting call. www.RadicalPersonalFinance.com/consult

954: How to Transfer Money from a 529 to a Roth IRA (for you OR your child)

August 01, 2023 22:56 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MB

August SALE on consulting! www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult 

953: Come Hang Out With Me in Panama! (While Building a Bulletproof Plan B)

July 18, 2023 21:56 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

https://expatmoney.com/radical 

952: Friday Q&A: Community Connections While Traveling, Right Time to Switch Jobs, What to Do With Budget Data, etc.

July 07, 2023 19:09 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

On today's Friday Q&A show we cover: 00:40 Can I build/maintain community connections while traveling with children? 15:48 How do I know when it's the right time to swich to a job I love instead of one that makes more money? 24:07 How can I set up a lifestyle where I can see my parents more? 30:44 If I build my business right so that my spouse can run it, can I skip life insurance? 48:04 How do we handle screens/influences in other homes? 57:00 I've got one good year of budget dat...

951: Friday Q&A: Working in Dubai, Learning French, Early Retirement, Die with Zero, Argentina Hyperinflation, etc.

June 02, 2023 21:16 - 2 hours - 120 MB

On today's Friday Q&A show we cover: 00:48 I just moved to Dubai for work. What should I do first? 16:29 Should I have my 7-year-old learn French by reading? 30:53 I'm ready to retire early...or am I? 47:27 Do I agree with the concepts in Die With Zero by Bill Perkins? 1:01:52 Can I get a great deal on property in Argentina or Venezuela due to the hyperinflation there? 1:10:40 Should I consider moving abroad with my young children? 1:19:09 If we're not going to start non-profits...

950: Friday Q&A: Reduce Taxes in Retirement, Transfer Money Abroad, Alternatives to USA, Rip-offs, etc!

May 26, 2023 22:38 - 2 hours - 123 MB

On today's Friday Q&A show we discuss: 00:47 How do I reduce my taxes in retirement? 19:08 How do I transfer my money abroad when I move abroad? 34:20 What country should I go to where things are better than the USA? 1:15:31 How do I set up an archive of all of my personal information products? 1:32:02 How do I work with my siblings to provide proper care for mom and dad? 2:07:12 I got ripped off! Now what can I do? Joshua Join me on next week's Q&A call: https://patreon.com/rad...

948: Complementary Redundancy

May 24, 2023 23:12 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MB

www.InternationalEscapePlan.com 

946: The Camel Trader of Babylon

May 03, 2023 15:56 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

Chapter 8 of "The Richest Man in Babylon" by George Samuel Clason, published in 1926 https://www.amazon.com/Richest-Man-Babylon-Magic-Story/dp/1939438632/ https://archive.org/details/richestmaninbaby00geor/mode/2up  

945: May Your Aspirations and Ambitions be Higher Than Mere Wealth

May 01, 2023 22:50 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Text from Theodore Roosevelt's speech "Citizen in a Republic" (known popularly as "Man in the Arena"), delivered at the Sorbonne, in Paris, on April 23, 1910.

944: Listen to This When You've Reached Your Limit and Can't Go On

May 01, 2023 19:08 - 4 minutes - 4.72 MB

The Quitter by Robert William Service The Man in the Glass by Dale Wimbrow The Touch of the Master's Hand by Myra Glass

943: Friday Q&A: How to Teach Your Children a Language You Don't Speak, How to Evaluate a Move to a New State

April 28, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MB

On today's Q&A we discuss: 00:45 How do I teach my children a language that I don't speak? 20:15 How do I evaulate moving to a new state?

941: The Walls of Babylon

April 26, 2023 20:24 - 6 minutes - 6.82 MB

Chapter 7 of "The Richest Man in Babylon" by George Samuel Clason, published in 1926 https://www.amazon.com/Richest-Man-Babylon-Magic-Story/dp/1939438632/ https://archive.org/details/richestmaninbaby00geor/mode/2up  

940: How Much Land Does a Man Need? by Leo Tolstoy

April 26, 2023 10:45 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

How Much Land Does a Man Need by Leo Tolstoy, written 1886

939: The Gold Lender of Babylon

April 26, 2023 01:57 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

Chapter 6 of "The Richest Man in Babylon" by George Samuel Clason, published in 1926 https://www.amazon.com/Richest-Man-Babylon-Magic-Story/dp/1939438632/ https://archive.org/details/richestmaninbaby00geor/mode/2up  

938: The Tragic End of Billionaire Tony Hsieh

April 25, 2023 20:24 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

937: Friday Q&A: Robo Advisors, Umbrella Liability Insurance, Career Planning

April 24, 2023 15:34 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

On today's Q&A show we discuss: 00:45 Should I switch from a robo advisor to something else? 12:27 Should I buy umbrella liability insurance? 21:40 Where do I turn for career advice? To join next week's show, go here! https://patreon.com/RadicalPersonalFinance  Joshua

936: How to Invest in Your Children at a Very Young Age, FINALE: How Cornelius Vanderbilt Invested Into His Children

April 22, 2023 02:21 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MB

Book a consulting call with me today: https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult 

935: How to Invest in Your Children at a Very Young Age, Part 16: How Joshua Incorporates These Ideas Into His Daily Schedule

April 20, 2023 23:10 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Only a few consultation slots left! https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult 

932: Scott Galloway and Chris Williamson on TikTok, Propaganda, and Divisiveness

April 17, 2023 01:52 - 12 minutes - 27.9 MB

This is clipped audio from a really interesting interview between Scott Galloway and Chris Williamson. It's a fascinating discussion on several levels. Enjoy!  Original: https://youtu.be/Xw9_IMQ8TLY 

931: Friday Q&A: DNA Privacy, Low Mortgage Rates, Family Travel, Deep Work, IUL, etc.

April 14, 2023 22:30 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

On today's Q&A we discuss: 1:00 The privacy of your DNA 12:45 Should I sell my house with a low mortage rate? 18:40 How should I travel as a family? 31:46 How can I do more "Deep Work" as a financial advisor? 41:18 I just bought an Indexed Universal Life Insurance policy...now what?

930: The 21st Century Superpower That Will Radically Increase Your Earnings and Impact

April 13, 2023 23:04 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult 

929: How to Invest in Your Children at a Very Young Age, Part 13: Teach Logic and Philosophy(So They Can Use Their Smart Brains Better)

April 12, 2023 23:02 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

If you're going to do all the hard work of helping your children develop strong bodies and powerful, capable brains, you also owe it to them to install a decent operating system. Make sure you teach them logic and philsophy as a good starting point.

927: How to Get a College Degree Cheap and Fast!

April 06, 2023 21:13 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Protect yourself from identity theft and cybercrime: https://hackproofcourse.com https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/index.php  https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Degree_Forum_Wiki  https://www.youtube.com/@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 

926: Is the US Dollar Losing Its Reserve Currency Status?

April 05, 2023 23:23 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Global Currency: The US Dollar Ain't Going Nowhere https://youtu.be/LiR54FPQiCs 

925: How to Invest in Your Children at a Very Young Age, Part 11: Develop Artistic Ability and Appreciation (Cont.)

April 04, 2023 22:18 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Book a consulting call with Joshua: https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult  How to do Music Study: https://youtu.be/wzoJfxhhBzo 

924: Friday Q&A: Practical Financial Planning Scenario, Sabbaticals, Homeschool Co-ops, Advice for Newlyweds

March 31, 2023 22:17 - 1 hour - 108 MB

On today's Q&A show we cover: 00:45 How do I solve a retiree's financial planning problems? 29:00 How do I productively use a 4-month break? 47:20 What's the benefit of a homeschool co-op? 1:24:10 Advice for a newlywed? Joshua Join me on next week's Q&A: https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance Hire me for a consulting call: https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult 

923: How to Invest in Your Children at a Very Young Age, Part 10: Develop Artistic Ability and Appreciation

March 30, 2023 21:57 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MB

Consulting is open during April: https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult How to do Picture Study: https://youtu.be/mbtOryB6fc8 

Consulting Calls Now Open (With a Spring Sale Discount)

March 27, 2023 22:15 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MB

I've re-opened private consulting calls during April. Book now: https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/consult  20% discount available for calls booked during April. (Only 100 available.) Joshua

922: Friday Q&A: Impact of AI, Retiring from the Military, Daycare Housing, Choosing Jobs, Working with Spouse, Etc.

March 24, 2023 18:27 - 2 hours - 113 MB

On today's Q&A show we discuss: 00:45 The impact of AI on the future of the world 14:30 What should I do now that I'm retiring from the military? 28:00 Should I buy a house to use as a daycare center? 42:57 How do I choose between two potential jobs? 1:14:25 Should I build a business with my romantic partner? 1:54:00 How can I move to a new house without losing my low-interest-rate mortgage? Enjoy the show! Join me next week: www.patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance  Joshua

920: The Current Challenges and What's Next...

March 21, 2023 22:50 - 3 minutes - 4.03 MB

918: The Five Laws of Gold

March 10, 2023 15:47 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB

Chapter 5 of "The Richest Man in Babylon" by George Samuel Clason, published in 1926 https://www.amazon.com/Richest-Man-Babylon-Magic-Story/dp/1939438632/ https://archive.org/details/richestmaninbaby00geor/mode/2up

917: Friday Q&A: Birth Tourism, Choosing Books for Children, Saving Too Much Money, Develop Business to Full-Time

March 06, 2023 01:56 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

On today's Q&A show we cover: 1:25 Advice for doing birth tourism in Mexico 40:22 How do I choose books for my children that are at their proper grade level? 51:36 Am I saving too much money? 1:19:26 How do I develop my side business into a full-time business?

916: How to Invest in Your Children at a Very Young Age, Part 7: Don't Let Your Children Study Math Formally until Age 10

February 28, 2023 20:53 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

The article that I am using as a resource comes from the appendix of this excellent book by Harvey and Laure Bluedorn called "Teaching the Trivium: Christian Homeschooling in a Classical Style."

Guests

Jake Desyllas
5 Episodes
James Wesley
3 Episodes
Joshua Sheats
3 Episodes
Curtis Stone
2 Episodes
David Stein
2 Episodes
Joe Fairless
2 Episodes
Kraig Mathias
2 Episodes
Lauren Greutman
2 Episodes
Michael Kitces
2 Episodes
Nick Loper
2 Episodes
Paula Pant
2 Episodes
Rocky Lalvani
2 Episodes
Alan Moore
1 Episode
Andy Sage
1 Episode
Ann Barnhardt
1 Episode
Brad Baldridge
1 Episode
Brad DeGraw
1 Episode
Carrie Olsen
1 Episode
Casey Lewis
1 Episode
Chad Carson
1 Episode
Cliff Ravenscraft
1 Episode
Craig Cody
1 Episode
Daniel Crosby
1 Episode
Dan Lok
1 Episode
Dr. Gary North
1 Episode
Jason Parker
1 Episode
Jeff Goins
1 Episode
Joe Saul-Sehy
1 Episode
Jonathan Harris
1 Episode
Jordan Harbinger
1 Episode
Josh Elledge
1 Episode
Ken Ilgunas
1 Episode
Lee Cockerell
1 Episode
Leslie Pappas
1 Episode
Manhar Patel
1 Episode
Mark Podolsky
1 Episode
Michael Melissinos
1 Episode
Nate Dodson
1 Episode
Nick Hazelton
1 Episode
Nicole Bryan
1 Episode
Peter Polson
1 Episode
Peter Steinberg
1 Episode
Rick Seigmund
1 Episode
Robert Kiyosaki
1 Episode
Rod Khleif
1 Episode
Roger Whitney
1 Episode
Sara Miner
1 Episode
Scott Young
1 Episode
Tim Ferriss
1 Episode
Tim Schmoyer
1 Episode
Tom Corley
1 Episode
Ty Crandall
1 Episode
Zeona McIntyre
1 Episode

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