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Radical Personal Finance

1,310 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 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

859-The Future of Bitcoin: Lessons Learned from the Bitcoin 2022 Conference

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

www.BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com 

858-Financial Lessons Learned from the USA (3 of 3)

April 04, 2022 13:04 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MB

3 of 3: Financial Lessons From the USA

April 04, 2022 13:04 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MB

2 of 3: Financial Lessons Learned from Russia

March 23, 2022 22:03 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

www.InternationalEscapePlan.com 

857-Financial Lessons Learned from Russia (2 of 3)

March 23, 2022 22:03 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

www.InternationalEscapePlan.com 

Friday Q&A: Career Change, Whole Life Insurance, Rentals, House Money

March 18, 2022 20:44 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

It's Friday! Today we do live Q&A: 1:45 How can I do a fast career change and pay off my credit card debt quickly? 23:07 Help my understand my life insurance options for my children. 1:09:21 Should I buy a non-cash-flowing rental property? 1:17:19 How can I invest my house savings money? Enjoy! Joshua https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance https://BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com 

856-Friday Q&A: Career Change, Whole Life Insurance, Rentals, House Money

March 18, 2022 20:44 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

It's Friday! Today we do live Q&A: 1:45 How can I do a fast career change and pay off my credit card debt quickly? 23:07 Help me understand my life insurance options for my children. 1:09:21 Should I buy a non-cash-flowing rental property? 1:17:19 How can I invest my house savings money? Enjoy! Joshua https://patreon.com/radicalpersonalfinance https://BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com 

1 of 3: Financial Lessons Learned from Ukraine

March 10, 2022 23:22 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

www.BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com  www.InternationalEscapePlan.com 

855-Financial Lessons Learned from Ukraine (1 of 3)

March 10, 2022 23:22 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

www.BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com  www.InternationalEscapePlan.com 

My New Bitcoin Privacy Course

March 04, 2022 15:30 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB

www.BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com 

854-Your Right to Transact Financially with Others is a Human Right...And It's In Danger

March 04, 2022 03:24 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

You have a fundamental human right as a free man or woman, to financially transact with others. And today, that right is in danger. www.BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com 

Your Right to Transact Financially with Others is a Human Right...And It's In Danger

March 04, 2022 03:24 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

You have a fundamental human right as a free man to financially transact with others. And today, that right is in danger. www.BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com 

BONUS EPISODE: Strategic Background on the Conflict with Russia, Ukraine, and the West

March 03, 2022 18:14 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

Today's episode is a bit off topic from the mission of Radical Personal Finance. It's the kind of episode I've frequently deleted in the past, but that I have heard from my audience that some may enjoy. In today's episode I spend some time digging into the strategic history of Russia/Ukraine position in order to understand where things are and where they may go. Enjoy! More personal finance content soon! Joshua

853-BONUS EPISODE: Strategic Background on the Conflict with Russia, Ukraine, and the West

March 03, 2022 18:14 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

Today's episode is a bit off topic from the mission of Radical Personal Finance. It's the kind of episode I've frequently deleted in the past, but that I have heard from my audience that some may enjoy. In today's episode I spend some time digging into the strategic history of Russia/Ukraine position in order to understand where things are and where they may go. Enjoy! More personal finance content soon! Joshua

852-Fifty Years Ago It Was Illegal for Americans to Own Gold Coins or Bullion (Yes, Really)

March 02, 2022 02:21 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

Fifty years ago it was illegal for Americans to own more than 5 ounces of gold coins or gold bullion. Yes, really. Today, I want to explain this little-known history and talk about whether it may repeat in the future. www.BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com 

50 Years Ago It Was Illegal for Americans to Own Gold Coins or Bullion (yes, really)

March 02, 2022 02:21 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

50 years ago it was illegal for Americans to own more than 5 oz of gold coins or gold bullion. Yes, really. Today, I want to explain this little-known history and talk about whether it may repeat in the future. www.BitcoinPrivacyCourse.com 

A Sobering Discussion of How Things Could Get Much Worse for You and Me in Days to Come

February 24, 2022 22:49 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, I've been considering how you and I (not being in Ukraine or Russia) could be affected in days to come. Here's a rather sobering discussion from me covering some of the possibilities.

851-A Sobering Discussion of How Things Could Get Much Worse for You and Me in Days to Come

February 24, 2022 22:49 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, I've been considering how you and I (not being in Ukraine or Russia) could be affected in days to come. Here's a rather sobering discussion from me covering some of the possibilities.

850: Protect Yourself and Your Family by Believing That Bad Things Happen

February 24, 2022 15:57 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

In light of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, we need to pay careful to the lessons we can learn from the pain that our fellow humans are experiencing. Today's lesson: believe that bad things can happen. To you. Joshua

Protect Yourself and Your Family By Believing That Bad Things Happen

February 24, 2022 15:57 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

In light of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, we need to pay careful to the lessons we can learn from the pain that our fellow humans are experiencing. Today's lesson: believe that bad things can happen. To you. Joshua

Protect Yourself and Your Family by Believing That Bad Things Happen

February 24, 2022 15:57 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

In light of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, we need to pay careful to the lessons we can learn from the pain that our fellow humans are experiencing. Today's lesson: believe that bad things can happen. To you. Joshua

849-Friday Q&A: Remote Work, Giving Ad Hoc vs. Systematically, Investing Virtuously, Off-Shore Bank Accounts, Etc.

February 18, 2022 21:55 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

It's Friday! Today we discuss: 1:33 How do I establish myself in a new remote-only work environment? 10:03 How can I become a teacher for a new career? 18:28 How should I balance on-going support vs ad hoc donations? 23:45 How can I invest my money in a righteous way? 44:10 Should I save money for mystery special needs children? 51:08 How should I use ereaders in my homeschool? 1:12:34 Where should I go to get an offshore bank account? 1:23:43 How much of my cash should I move...

Friday Q&A: Remote Work, Giving Ad Hoc vs Systematically, Investing Virtuously, Off-Shore Bank Accounts,

February 18, 2022 21:55 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

It's Friday! Today we discuss: 1:33 How do I establish myself in a new remote-only work environment? 10:03 How can I become a teacher for a new career? 18:28 How should I balance on-going support vs ad hoc donations? 23:45 How can I invest my money in a righteous way? 44:10 Should I save money for mystery special needs children? 51:08 How should I use ereaders in my homeschool? 1:12:34 Where should I go to get an offshore bank account? 1:23:43 How much of my cash should I move...

How I Taught My Children French in 1 Year By Reading

February 17, 2022 21:46 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

One year ago my family spoke no French. Today, one year later, my 8-year-old son is reading at his grade level in French. In today's podcast I'll explain the tools and techniques I used to accomplish this in hopes of inspiring you and helping in your similar projects. Joshua

848-How I Taught My Children French in One Year by Reading

February 17, 2022 21:46 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

One year ago my family spoke no French. Today, one year later, my 8-year-old son is reading at his grade level in French. In today's podcast I'll explain the tools and techniques I used to accomplish this, in hopes of inspiring you and helping with your similar projects. Joshua

847-How to Protect Your Money from the Government (Lessons from Canada)

February 16, 2022 20:22 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

The Canadian government has made some shocking changes this week. They provide some very important lessons for you and me.

How To Protect Your Money From Government (Lessons From Canada)

February 16, 2022 20:22 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

The Canadian government has made some shocking changes this week. They provide some very important lessons for you and me.

Friday Q&A: 3 Corrections, Whole Life, High Interest CC Debt, Living Library, Disability Insurance, Foreign Language, Etc.

January 29, 2022 16:38 - 2 hours - 145 MB

On today's live Q&A show we cover: 1:00 Three separate corrections from previous shows 13:04 How much whole life insurance should I buy for my emergency fund? 20:54 Should I put my savings against my high interest-rate credit card debt? 30:10 Should we start a living library? 35:00 How should I go about buying gold? 53:06 How do I move frome a Blue Collar Job to a White Collar Job 1:08:18 Should I buy disability insurance for my homemaker wife? 1:21:00 How can I help my child...

846-Friday Q&A: 3 Corrections, Whole Life, High Interest CC Debt, Living Library, Disability Insurance, Foreign Language, Etc.

January 29, 2022 16:38 - 2 hours - 145 MB

On today's live Q&A show we cover: 1:00 Three separate corrections from previous shows 13:04 How much whole life insurance should I buy for my emergency fund? 20:54 Should I put my savings against my high interest-rate credit card debt? 30:10 Should we start a living library? 35:00 How should I go about buying gold? 53:06 How do I move from a blue collar job to a white collar job? 1:08:18 Should I buy disability insurance for my homemaker wife? 1:21:00 How can I help my childr...

845-Friday Q&A: Refinancing to Invest in Stock Market, Health Insurance for Travelers, Getting Started Reading the Bible, Selling House to a Friend, Etc.

January 21, 2022 22:28 - 2 hours - 112 MB

It's Friday! Today we cover: 1:44 Should I refinance my house to invest in the stock market? 13:44 How do I get health insurance for my parents who are fleeing Ukraine? 33:14 How should I begin reading the Bible? 1:03:00 I'm selling a house to my friend; how do we structure the deal? 1:10:10 How do I do goal planning with my children? 1:20:50 How can I profitably invest an extra $5k to $10k per year? How do I calculate the Real Internal Rate of Return on a life insurance policy?

Friday Q&A: Refinancing to Invest in Stock Market, Health Insurance for Travelers, Getting Started Reading the Bible, Selling House to a Friend, Etc.

January 21, 2022 22:28 - 2 hours - 111 MB

It's Friday! Today we cover: 1:44 Should I refinance my house to invest in the stock market? 13:44 How do I get health insurance for my parents who are fleeing Ukraine? 33:14 How should I begin reading the Bible? 1:03:00 I'm selling a house to my friend; how do we structure the deal? 1:10:10 How do I do goal planning with my children? 1:20:50 How can I profitably invest an extra $5k to $10k per year? How do I calculate the Real Internal Rate of Return on a life insurance policy...

Global Collapsing Birth Rates Will Radically Affect Our Future

January 19, 2022 23:16 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

843-Global Collapsing Birth Rates Will Radically Affect Our Future

January 19, 2022 23:16 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Friday Q&A: DIY Projects, Roth Conversions, Vacation Home in El Salvador, French Inheritance Taxes, Preparing for a Baby, Joining the Military for VA Benefits

January 14, 2022 23:29 - 2 hours - 115 MB

It's Friday! On today's Q&A call we discuss: 2:00 Should I do my own DIY projects? 15:36 Should my in-laws sell their rental house? 25:00 Should my father do a Roth conversion of his $1,000,000 IRA? 36:30 Should we buy a vacation home in El Salvador? 59:11 How can a French citizen reduce inheritance taxes? 1:09:01 What kind of financial preps can I do to prepare for a baby? 1:33:00 Should I join the reserves in order to get the VA benefits? Enjoy! Join me next week here: https:...

841-Friday Q&A: DIY Projects, Roth Conversions, Vacation Home in El Salvador, French Inheritance Taxes, Preparing for a Baby, Joining the Military for VA Benefits

January 14, 2022 23:29 - 2 hours - 115 MB

It's Friday! On today's Q&A call we discuss: 2:00 Should I do my own DIY projects? 15:36 Should my in-laws sell their rental house? 25:00 Should my father do a Roth conversion of his $1,000,000 IRA? 36:30 Should we buy a vacation home in El Salvador? 59:11 How can a French citizen reduce inheritance taxes? 1:09:01 What kind of financial preps can I do to prepare for a baby? 1:33:00 Should I join the reserves in order to get the VA benefits? Enjoy! Join me next week here: https:...

Who Do You Want to Live With? Spend Your Money to Make That Happen

January 12, 2022 21:21 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Friday Q&A: Job Loss, Getting out of the Matrix, Taxes on Crypto, Finding a Good Accountant, Should I Contribute to a Retirement Account

January 07, 2022 21:16 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

Welcome to our first Friday Q&A of 2022! 2:55 How do I prepare for an imminent job loss due to my refusal to take the jab? 14:30 How do I get out of the modern monetary matrix 21:59 How do I calculate the taxes on my crypto portfolio? 32:57 How do I find a good accountant? 46:45 Should I contribute to a retirement account? 1:02:33 How should I save for a second house? 1:20:00 I have a child who is slow to speak; how should I handle this? To gain access to next week's Q&A show, ...

839-Friday Q&A: Job Loss, Getting out of the Matrix, Taxes on Crypto, Finding a Good Accountant, Should I Contribute to a Retirement Account

January 07, 2022 21:16 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

Welcome to our first Friday Q&A of 2022! 2:55 How do I prepare for an imminent job loss due to my refusal to take the jab? 14:30 How do I get out of the modern monetary matrix? 21:59 How do I calculate the taxes on my crypto portfolio? 32:57 How do I find a good accountant? 46:45 Should I contribute to a retirement account? 1:02:33 How should I save for a second house? 1:20:00 I have a child who is slow to speak; how should I handle this? To gain access to next week's Q&A show,...

838-How to Have a Truly Rich Christmas (With the Inspiration of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens)

December 21, 2021 21:09 - 2 hours - 153 MB

Today, let's discuss how you can enjoy a truly rich Christmas—nay, a truly rich life. Joshua If you'd like to follow along with my reading, you can find the text here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/19337/19337-h/19337-h.htm 

How to Have a Truly Rich Christmas (With the Inspiration of Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol)

December 21, 2021 21:09 - 2 hours - 153 MB

Today, let's discuss how you can enjoy a truly rich Christmas—nay a truly rich life. Joshua If you'd like to follow along with my reading, you can find the text here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/19337/19337-h/19337-h.htm 

The Watchman Guide to Privacy: Reclaim Your Digital, Financial, and Lifestyle Freedom - Interview with Gabriel Custodiet

December 20, 2021 21:34 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

I'm often asked where to start with regard to privacy. For the last few months I have been publicly and privately recommending Gabriel Custodiet's book "The Watchman Guide to Privacy: Reclaim Your Digital, Financial, and Lifestyle Freedom." It's perhaps the best single book that I've read that discusses privacy in a comprehensive, yet accessible way. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Gabriel himself to the podcast. Enjoy! www.watchmanprivacy.com  https://www.amazon.com/Watchman-Guide...

837-The Watchman Guide to Privacy: Reclaim Your Digital, Financial, and Lifestyle Freedom - Interview with Gabriel Custodiet

December 20, 2021 21:34 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

I'm often asked where to start with regard to privacy. For the last few months I have been publicly and privately recommending Gabriel Custodiet's book "The Watchman Guide to Privacy: Reclaim Your Digital, Financial, and Lifestyle Freedom." It's perhaps the best single book that I've read that discusses privacy in a comprehensive, yet accessible way. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Gabriel himself to the podcast. Enjoy! www.watchmanprivacy.com  https://www.amazon.com/Watchman-Guide...

The Valuable Lifestyle Benefits of a Second Home

December 10, 2021 18:24 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

836-The Valuable Lifestyle Benefits of a Second Home

December 10, 2021 18:24 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

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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