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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

882: Reflections on 3.5 Years of Ex-Pat-tery (or, My Current Opinion on Leaving the USA in 2022)

August 17, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 100 MB

My family and I have been away from the United States for 3.5 years now, setting up our Plan B. That's given me enough time to have a more balanced perspective on life in the USA. In today's show, I share with you my thoughts, opinions, and advice on whether you also should leave the USA or stay put. Enjoy! Joshua If you're interested in your own Plan B, buy my course at www.InternationalEscapePlan.com 

882-Reflections on 3.5 Years of Ex-Pat-tery (or, My Current Opinion on Leaving the USA in 2022)

August 17, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 99.9 MB

My family and I have been away from the United States for 3.5 years now, setting up our Plan B. That's given me enough time to have a more balanced perspective on life in the USA. In today's show, I share with you my thoughts, opinions, and advice on whether you also should leave the USA or stay put. Enjoy! Joshua If you're interested in your own Plan B, buy my course at www.InternationalEscapePlan.com 

881-Friday Q&A: Estate Properties, Individual Stock Investing, Getting Over Past Financial Mistakes, How to Handle Donations for a Serious Medical Issue

August 05, 2022 21:12 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

On today's Q&A show we cover: 1:56 - How can houses and retreats play a role in the vision of a family life? 29:44 - How can I know if individual stock investing is right for me? 41:30 - Can you help this Ukranian immigrant currently in North Carolina? 47:14 - How can I get over my past financial mistakes? 1:09:50 - How do I handle donations for a serious medical issue? Enjoy! Information on Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina To join me next week: https://patreon.com/RadicalPe...

881: Friday Q&A: Estate Properties, Individual Stock Investing, Getting Over Past Financial Mistakes, How to Handle Donations for a Serious Medical Issue

August 05, 2022 21:12 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

On today's Q&A show we cover: 1:56 - How can houses and retreats play a role in the vision of a family life? 29:44 - How can I know if individual stock investing is right for me? 41:30 - Can you help this Ukranian immigrant currently in North Carolina? 47:14 - How can I get over my past financial mistakes? 1:09:50 - How do I handle donations for a serious medical issue? Enjoy! Information on Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina To join me next week: https://patreon.com/RadicalPe...

880-How to Buy a Car, Part 2: Decide What You Want and Need in a Car

August 03, 2022 21:25 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

How to Buy a Car, Ep 2: Decide What You Want and Need in a Car

August 03, 2022 21:25 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

How to Buy a Car, Ep 1: Don't Buy a Car if You Can Avoid It

July 27, 2022 23:28 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

878-Friday Q&A: International Banking and Residency, To Leave or Not to Leave (a Job), Target Date Retirement Funds, Asset Allocation

July 15, 2022 20:46 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

On today's Q&A we cover: 1:56 How do I get money to and from my international bank account? 8:20 Should I do my residency processes myself or retain an attorney? 17:50 Should my wife leave her job to be a stay-at-home mom, in light of a pending economic crisis? 44:13 Why shouldn't I do a Target-Date Retirement fund? 1:03:55 How should I figure out how to arrange my own asset location and allocation plan? If you'd like to join me next week, go here: https://patreon.com/radicalperson...

Live Friday Q&A: International Banking and Residency, To Leave or Not to Leave (a Job), Target Date Retirement Funds, Asset Allocation

July 15, 2022 20:46 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

On today's Q&A we cover: 1:56 How do I get money to and from my international bank account? 8:20 Should I do my residency processes myself or retain an attorney? 17:50 Should my wife leave her job to be a stay-at-home mom in light of a pending economic crisis? 44:13 Why shouldn't I do a Target-Date Retirement fund? 1:03:55 How should I figure out how to arrange my own asset location and allocation plan? If you'd like to join me next week, go here: https://patreon.com/radicalpersona...

877-My Thoughts on the World Today (Inflation, Recession, Global Uncertainty, Famine)

July 14, 2022 23:17 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB

I'm back from vacation and boy, do I have a lot to say! Here are my thoughts on the various circumstances we face today! Joshua

My Thoughts on The World Today (inflation, recession, global uncertainty, famine)

July 14, 2022 23:17 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB

I'm back from vacation and boy, do I have a lot to say! Here are my thoughts on the various "circumstances" we face today! Joshua

876-What is a Liberal Education?

June 22, 2022 15:53 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

What is a Liberal Education?

June 22, 2022 15:53 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

Why Pursue a Classical Education?

June 15, 2022 19:23 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MB

from Climbing Parnassus by Tracy Lee Simmons 

875-Why Pursue a Classical Education?

June 15, 2022 19:23 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MB

From Climbing Parnassus by Tracy Lee Simmons 

874-Friday Q&A: Disability Insurance and Unemployment, Worldschooling, Business Privacy

June 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

It's Friday! That means live Q&A! 1:45 Do I have to tell my disability insurance company that I'm unemployed? 11:19 How much is a Mexican residency going to cost me? 26:15 Should I take my struggling 13-year-old out of school and go worldschooling instead? 1:00:21 How can I start a private business?

Friday Q&A: Disability Insurance and Unemployment, Worldschooling, Business Privacy

June 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

It's Friday! That means live Q&A! 1:45 Do I have to tell my disability insurance company that I'm unemployed? 11:19 How much is a Mexican residency going to cost me? 26:15 Should I take my struggling 13-year-old out of school and go worldschooling instead? 1:00:21 How can I start a private business?

Out & About: Watchman Privacy Podcast (Bitcoin, Financial Privacy, etc.)

June 08, 2022 15:34 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

I recently appeared on the Watchman Privacy Podcast with Gabriel Custodiet, where we talked in detail about various privacy-related topics. Enjoy! www.WatchmanPrivacy.com 

873-Out & About: Watchman Privacy Podcast (Bitcoin, Financial Privacy, Etc.)

June 08, 2022 15:34 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

I recently appeared on the Watchman Privacy Podcast with Gabriel Custodiet, where we talked in detail about various privacy-related topics. Enjoy! www.WatchmanPrivacy.com 

Who Should Go to College to Get a B.A.?

May 31, 2022 16:25 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Murray%20Intelligence.pdf 

872-Who Should Go to College to Get a B.A.?

May 31, 2022 16:25 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Murray%20Intelligence.pdf 

871-Inside Ukraine: On-the-Ground Lessons Learned

May 30, 2022 03:01 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

Today, I bring you a report from a humanitarian relief worker on lessons learned from inside Ukraine. www.creativephilanthropy.blog 

Inside Ukraine: On-The-Ground Lessons Learned

May 30, 2022 03:01 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

Today, I bring you a report from a humanitarian relief worker on lessons learned from inside Ukraine. www.creativephilanthropy.blog 

Friday Q&A: 60-day Rollovers, Digital Nomading, Childcare, Cash-Out Refi,

May 26, 2022 21:07 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

On today's Q&A we cover: 1:38 Can I borrow my retirement money by doing a 60-day rollover? 16:15 How do I become a digital nomad in Europe? (*I mistakenly said "Greece" in this answer when I meant "Cyprus." 40:01 How can we provide awesome childcare at home when we both have full-time jobs? 58:23 Should I do a cash-out refi or take a home equity loan? 1:03:49 How should I do a career change into financial services? 1:17:15 Should I join a startup, especially given that I have to ...

870-Friday Q&A: 60-day Rollovers, Digital Nomading, Childcare, Cash-Out Refi, Etc.

May 26, 2022 21:07 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

On today's Q&A we cover: 1:38 Can I borrow my retirement money by doing a 60-day rollover? 16:15 How do I become a digital nomad in Europe? (*I mistakenly said "Greece" in this answer when I meant "Cyprus.") 40:01 How can we provide awesome childcare at home when we both have full-time jobs? 58:23 Should I do a cash-out refi or take a home equity loan? 1:03:49 How should I do a career change into financial services? 1:17:15 Should I join a startup, especially given that I have to ...

Sale on Private Consultations with Joshua (Limited Time Only)

May 24, 2022 23:50 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MB

I'm offering a limited time sale on private consultations before I go on summer break. Valid for the first 50 customers only. Book now at www.ConsultWithJoshua.com 

A Bad Day for Grendel

May 24, 2022 15:07 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child by Anthony Esolen https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Destroy-Imagination-Your-Child/dp/1610170792 

869-A Bad Day for Grendel

May 24, 2022 15:07 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child by Anthony Esolen https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Destroy-Imagination-Your-Child/dp/1610170792   

Joshua's Advice: How to Begin Your Home Education Journey

May 20, 2022 19:20 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

www.amblesideonline.org The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home by Susan Wise Bauer https://www.amazon.com/Well-Trained-Mind-Classical-Education-Fourth/dp/0393253627 

868-Joshua's Advice: How to Begin Your Home Education Journey

May 20, 2022 19:20 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

www.amblesideonline.org The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home by Susan Wise Bauer https://www.amazon.com/Well-Trained-Mind-Classical-Education-Fourth/dp/0393253627 

An Inspirational Education Story

May 19, 2022 15:12 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

867-An Inspirational Education Story

May 19, 2022 15:12 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Friday Q&A: Target Date Fund Debacle, Making Summer Productive, Medicaid Trust, etc.

May 13, 2022 23:31 - 2 hours - 126 MB

On today's live Q&A we cover: 1:05 Should I avoid Target Date Retirement Funds due to the recent Vanguard debacle? 18:37 How can I make my children's summer vacation more productive? 53:38 Should I buy the house I'm living in? 1:00:35 Should I do a 1031 on my commercial property or simply sell it and pay the tax? 1:07:58 Should I have my mom set up a Medicaid Trust? 1:19:54 Can I move my business to Wyoming to save on California taxes? 1:32:03 Help me pick which government scho...

866-Friday Q&A: Target Date Fund Debacle, Making Summer Productive, Medicaid Trust, Etc.

May 13, 2022 23:31 - 2 hours - 126 MB

On today's live Q&A we cover: 1:05 Should I avoid Target Date Retirement Funds due to the recent Vanguard debacle? 18:37 How can I make my children's summer vacation more productive? 53:38 Should I buy the house I'm living in? 1:00:35 Should I do a 1031 on my commercial property or simply sell it and pay the tax? 1:07:58 Should I have my mom set up a Medicaid Trust? 1:19:54 Can I move my business to Wyoming to save on California taxes? 1:32:03 Help me pick which government schoo...

865-From $14K Per Year to $100M in 7 Years: The Taylor Welch Story

May 12, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

The thread: https://twitter.com/taylorawelch/status/1398703076094222337  

From $14k per year to $100M in 7 years: The Taylor Welch Story

May 12, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

The thread: https://twitter.com/taylorawelch/status/1398703076094222337?s=20&t=zNtXYtMS4bmlEaqIdwGZ0A  

864-How to Respond to Turbulent Markets

May 09, 2022 23:26 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

www.internationalescapeplan.com 

How to Respond to Turbulent Markets

May 09, 2022 23:26 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

www.internationalescapeplan.com 

Friday Q&A: What to Invest In, 5 Months Abroad, Moving From Real Estate to Index Funds, Etc.

April 22, 2022 23:06 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

On today's Q&A show we cover: 1:16 Should we go abroad for 5 months and have an adventure? 14:04 What should I invest in? 33:25 When would it make sense to move from real estate to index funds? 47:17 Should I leave the job I just got? 1:00:23 What do I need to know to know about traveling with a baby? 1:16:34 Should I invest my old 401k in Bitcoin?

862-Friday Q&A: 5 Months Abroad, What to Invest In, Moving from Real Estate to Index Funds, Etc.

April 22, 2022 23:06 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

On today's Q&A show we cover: 1:16 Should we go abroad for 5 months and have an adventure? 14:04 What should I invest in? 33:25 When would it make sense to move from real estate to index funds? 47:17 Should I leave the job I just got? 1:00:23 What do I need to know to know about traveling with a baby? 1:16:34 Should I invest my old 401k in Bitcoin?

Friday Q&A:

April 15, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

On today's Q&A show we discuss: 1:30 What to do when in Malta? 9:47 How do I get a better life insurance policy after losing weight? 21:56 How do I choose between my current job and a new job offer? 29:50 How to save extra tax money by giving appreciated stock to your church/charity 36:45 I was going to quit my job and take a sabbatical until I saw how bad the economy might get. Should I still quit?

861-Friday Q&A: Malta, Insurance after Weight Loss, Choose between Jobs, Giving Stock to Charity, Should I Quit My Job

April 15, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

On today's Q&A show we discuss: 1:30 What to do when in Malta? 9:47 How do I get a better life insurance policy after losing weight? 21:56 How do I choose between my current job and a new job offer? 29:50 How to save extra tax money by giving appreciated stock to your church/charity 36:45 I was going to quit my job and take a sabbatical until I saw how bad the economy might get. Should I still quit?

My Hero, Bill Gaither...and the Career and Life Lessons We Can All Learn From Him

April 14, 2022 03:48 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Bill Gaither is a hero of mine, primarily for his career. He has been singing, performing, and writing songs for nearly 70 years. And he is still at the top of his game. Let him inspire you too. Wintley Phipps, Amazing Grace https://youtu.be/qNuQbJst4Lk  Gaither "Easter" Music Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgubmqMAVkRapOBksWczdAN2RxIW97OY4 

860-My Hero, Bill Gaither...and the Career and Life Lessons We Can All Learn from Him

April 14, 2022 03:48 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Bill Gaither is a hero of mine, primarily for his career. He has been singing, performing, and writing songs for nearly 70 years. And he is still at the top of his game. Let him inspire you too. Wintley Phipps, Amazing Grace https://youtu.be/qNuQbJst4Lk  Gaither "Easter" Music Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgubmqMAVkRapOBksWczdAN2RxIW97OY4 

The Future of Bitcoin: Lessons Learned from Bitcoin 2022 Conference

April 11, 2022 17:36 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

www.BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com 

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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