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.
Hometown Stories—Plus the Scoop on Tesla
Jared talks to his buddy Dave about marching bands, college scholarships, dressing for success, and what he got wrong about charitable giving.
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If you live in Myrtle Beach long enough…
Tattoos exploded in popularity in the ‘90s—they’re a very Myrtle Beach sort of thing. All good—it’s your body, so do whatever you want....
Drugs are bad. Even if you work at Waffle House
More than 100K Americans died from drug overdoses last year. Twenty years ago, the US had fewer than 20K overdose deaths. What has changed?
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Graduates: Stop Trying to Change the World
Trying to change the world is a bottomless pit of hopelessness and despair. Try changing yourself instead. You will be happier for it.
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There’s no “M” for money in “WASH,” but if you WASH every day, you will get money.
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61% of Americans Are Freeloading
When you’re allowed to keep more of what you earn, it motivates you to earn more. But the US tax system doesn’t work that way. Jared breaks down...
Rich & Happy—Everything Changed When I Made the Wrestling Team
The high school wrestling practices at Norwich Free Academy were nuts. Two hours running stairs, guys were puking… But the work ethic they...
Trade Investing Sentiment Like a Pro
The markets aren’t rational because people aren’t rational. But they still behave in predictable ways. Jared shows you how to predict when an...
Everyone Is Rich—Is This Prosperity?
Something goes terribly wrong with crowd psychology when you start handing out money. This is not real prosperity—prosperity is when people make...
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...