Money is hard to make, keep, and control— and almost everyone gets it wrong sometimes. Now, ex-Wall Street trader Jared Dillian and his co-host Cameron, are here to help you navigate your money and take control of your financial future.
Age 50 with no savings. Can you fix this?
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.
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We’re not getting another housing crash… I think
Mortgage rates just skyrocketed, and the housing market is about to descend into chaos. Jared shares the dirt on how this could all play out.
Want...
Everything sucks. Jobless claims are going up, stocks are in a bear market, nothing is working. But Jared is more confident about his trades than he...
This Guy Spent $140K on a Cat!
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...
Who pays for what in a relationship? The question gets extra sticky when one person makes 10X more than the other. Jared shares a system that’s...
Own some bonds. Don’t blow yourself up
If you don’t know about bonds, you know nothing about finance. Everybody needs some bonds in their portfolio. Jared shows you why—and how they...
How to Save Your Job in a Recession
We might get a recession, and you might lose your job. Yes, you! Organizations are dumb—they fire good employees all the time. Here’s what you...
Treat Your Stocks Like a House
Put down your phone. Stop checking your brokerage account. And wait. Because people make stupid decisions when they get negative feedback.
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Solid financial advice
Jared has a way of weaving together advice and life stories to help you make good financial decisions and make you laugh at the same time!
Get Smart
Great insights into current events and the financial implications involved. Be Smart makes you a smarter person and investor.
Be Smart Podcast
Great use of 30 min each week. Gives great financial advice much more realistic than Dave Ramsey.
Good, not enough of it.
Great podcast, good information and humor. He’s a straight shooter and gives solid advice.
To the point without economic BS
Raw and on point with entertaining sarcasm.
Worth your time
One of the few professionals worth listening to.
Fantastic!
Jared is a rarity—incredibly insightful and informed in all facets of the financial markets and personal finance, yet extremely entertaining!
This guy is smart! Learning a ton
Big fan of these short 10‒20-minute lessons on money and life. Relatable if you make $50K or $500K a year. Wish I would have found this one sooner.
This podcast is phenomenal
Sometimes the truth is harsh. What makes this show so unique is that Jared embraces this mantra and tells you exactly how it is.
What a goldmine
I just discovered this show and it’s my new favorite. I love Jared Dillan’s writing and investment guidance, and these podcasts are now adding even more pearls of wisdom.
Love this guy
Jared has got a rare authenticity that cuts through the minutiae.
Awesome Pod! Great Therapy!
As a career investment advisor, I listen to Dillian to relax and keep my head from exploding.
On point
Outstanding, informative, and entertaining.
Entertaining and informative
Love the info which is spot on and delivery is great!
Great content
Great listen, great insight… A++
Great Podcast
Excellent content and entertaining. Thank you
In episode 413 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss the current state of the market, the implications of tariffs, and strategies for...
In episode 412 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss the implications of recent market movements, including tariffs, GameStop’s foray...
In episode 411 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, misconceptions about stagflation, and...
In episode 410 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss various market trends, economic outlooks, and investment strategies. They examine...
In episode 409 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared break down the implications of a proposed US crypto reserve, the recent suspension of...
Episode 408: US Economic Growth Increasingly Relies on the Rich
In episode 408 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss market trends, consumer sentiment, wealth disparity, and how the US economy is...