Is it worth it to be paranoid with your money? Jared discusses the difference between spreading your money out and diversifying your assets, and shares how to avoid the grip of financial paranoia.

Who is next after Silicon Valley Bank? After an unintentional hiatus, Jared is back, explaining what happened, trying to figure out which banks have exposure, and discussing how to avoid collapse.

How do you get the job you really want? There is nothing more powerful than a personal connection. Jared talks about navigating the intricacies of the hiring process and how to draw on your industry contacts.

Before going back to teaching at Coastal Carolina University this fall, Jared talks campus life, frat guys, professors DJing at college parties, turning 21, and making a statement vs. showing up clean cut for interviews with Logan Miller, intern and the man behind the magic at The Daily Dirtnap newsletter.

Jared has the real estate financial experience, and realtor and friend David Mannen has the boots on the ground experience. They discuss the importance of the number seven when buying or selling a house, the ups and downs of the real estate market, and the playoffs for football and baseball.

If you’re being forced to choose between fixing the car and going on vacation, you’ve got a problem. In this episode, Jared talks about what it means to truly be financially comfortable in life.

Is this the year to take risks in the financial market? Jared discusses what you should do in 2023 to prepare for 2024 and saving college students from bankruptcy with personal finance.

What are your investing goals for the new year? Jared talks about the realities of financial goals, avoiding big mistakes, and dealing with the unknown.

People end up in credit card debt because they don’t want to have hard conversations. Jared discusses the quality and impact of truly meaningful gifts.

Jared and realtor David Manning talk about the profitability of Jared’s dream club, the evolution of reality TV, football career lengths, and more.

Fair warning: The IRS is now targeting third-party payment apps such as Venmo and PayPal, emphasizing the need to report income on transactions exceeding $600. Jared explains the importance of reporting your earnings, whether it be through part-time work, a side gig, or cashed-out winnings.

Life insurance doesn’t make any sense. Jared talks about the dichotomy of needing but not wanting life insurance.

Gold is finally turning around. Jared takes a deep dive into the best way to invest in gold and how to buy physical gold.

Any one of the problems we face—energy prices, housing, inflation—by itself wouldn’t break our back, says John Mauldin, co-founder of Mauldin Economics and one of the most brilliant minds in macroeconomics. But all of them coming together could create a serious crisis. Show host Ed D’Agostino and John discuss what the looming global debt crisis could mean for your portfolio... the disconnect between energy policies and energy needs... and why the Fed needs to “drive a stake through the heart of inflation.” For more of John Mauldin’s macroeconomic insights, click here to subscribe to his free weekly e-letter, Thoughts from the Frontline. Don’t miss this week’s episode of Global Macro Update—listen now!

The pandemic caused ripple effects still sloshing through the economy, including inflation, but it’s going to end. Jared takes a look in the crystal ball at the next six months and the psychological effect of inflation’s inevitable downturn.

People in the financial world are panicking, but people in the real world have the right perspective. Jared discusses the wealth effect and the invaluable hope of “normal people.”

The changes in the housing market all come down to this rate phenomenon. Jared gives his predictions on where the housing market is going and how inflation affects it.

The bear market is getting old, and it’s time to get greedy while others are still paralyzed with fear. Jared reflects on the past year in the market and gives hope for the future.

It’s a disadvantage to be an introvert in this world. Jared shares how he broke out of being an introvert and what being “lucky” requires from you.

Student loan forgiveness, flipping houses, and the importance of trust in relationships… Jared Dillian talks to realtor David Manning about the harsh realities of life.

It takes guts to threaten to leave if you don’t get a raise. But when it works, you get more money—which is good! But it only works if you’re this type of employee…

Lending money to friends and family is almost never a good idea. Jared Dillian shares his rules for when you do it anyway.

Life isn’t fair: High-end cars rise in value and low-end cars drop. But there are still major benefits to driving a piece-of-junk car.

Financial sentiment is worse than ever. But the facts indicate we can all calm down—the housing market isn’t going to crash, and we’re not headed for a depression.

Why would anyone walk away from a job that offers free medical care, free college, a tax-free housing allowance, and rock-solid job security? Jared explores a big gamble with a massive potential payout.

Jared Dillian explains how stock buybacks work, why the government is taxing them, and why Apple doesn’t care.

A rich guy tries to do New York for cheap. But it’s hard to save in a town where juice costs $10. Jared Dillian reveals his tricks.

It’s time to abandon the notion that college is a golden ticket. It’s not, and some people simply shouldn’t go. Jared Dillian explains how college became so expensive... and what you can do about it.

The really bad retirement home is real. It’s where you land when you don’t save anything for retirement. Jared Dillian shows you how to avoid that fate.

Tobacco, alcohol, firearms, and now oil—some investors don’t want to buy stocks of “bad companies.” But what actually happens when you buy a stock? Jared Dillian reveals why your money is much less powerful than you think.

There are two ways to get more money—cutting expenses and making more money. Only one of those is fun. Jared shares how he went from making $45k/year to $850k/year in just six years.

The US is effectively 50 different countries. If you want to get rich, look for a place with low taxes, minimal regulation, and economic dynamism. Like these places…

All successful people have credit cards. But you don’t need a lot of them. Jared shows you how to use credit cards to make your financial life better. Hint: Don’t charge a tattoo to your AmEx.

Coins in a piggybank, $800 for winning a spelling bee, getting screwed on a $2,500 engagement ring… Jared Dillian reveals his personal path to lasting wealth—and which parts to emulate.

Inflation is yesterday’s news. The market says it’s going to start coming down. Jared explains why—along with what’s up next for the real estate market.

Jared Dillian reveals the secret to minimizing financial stress while still making a solid return. Step one: Stop checking your brokerage account every day.

2022 is the worst year for stocks and bonds ever. There’s no crash, no crisis—just a long, slow decline. And it could last for many more years.

You can be content with the money you have right now, or you can take action. Hustling is a lot more fun than downgrading to eating lentils.

Five-star hotels are fantastic, but even rich guys should sprinkle in some budget travel. Jared Dillian shows you how to get smarter about travel without missing out on fun.

Wedding loans are exploding in popularity, signaling the end of civilization. Ditch the Instagrammable wedding venue, get hitched for cheap, and you’re on track for a rich married life.

Do you want to be your authentic self, or do you want to get ahead? Jared Dillian shares his favorite Wall Street story of all time, plus advice on how to negotiate for a raise at any job.

Not paying your bills is a bit of a character flaw. Money problems destroy relationships all the time. So, you want a partner with good credit. Find out what goes into your credit score and how to ask your boyfriend/girlfriend about theirs—before it’s too late

The 15-year-old working at McDonald’s is acquiring critical skills that his friends vacationing all summer are not. Shoveling snow. Mowing lawns. Flipping burgers. It doesn’t matter what kind of job teenagers get—they just need to work. Because holding down a job as a teen is essential to later success.

It’s almost never too late to save for retirement. If you’re 40, 50, or older with little to no savings, here’s what you need to do—fast.

Mortgage rates just skyrocketed, and the housing market is about to descend into chaos. Jared Dillian shares the dirt on how this could all play out.

Everything sucks. Jobless claims are going up, stocks are in a bear market, nothing is working. But Jared Dillian is more confident about his trades than he was last week. Find out why.

Pets are cheap, until the medical bills show up. Jared shares how much you should budget for a pet, along with his favorite pet insurance provider.

$3,200 is a deal for a massive piece of great art—but it’s still $3,200. Jared shows you how to spend money when you don’t feel rich, but it’s the right thing to do.