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.
The Points Aren’t Free, Man. Nothing Is
The people who chase credit card points while carrying a balance have it all wrong. Jared breaks down all the ways those points aren’t free—and...
How I Almost Lost My Career Towing a Boat
Back in his Coast Guard days, Jared almost lost a boat—and his career—in the Columbia River. A petty officer saved his hide… because he got...
My Top $2,500 Investment of All Time
Jared doesn’t believe in charity, but he does believe in investing in people. Learn his strategies for lending to friends and family while keeping...
Stop Paying Interest. Buy Yourself a Pony
The average person in the US pays 4% of their income in credit card interest. Add in mortgage interest and car loans, and it could be closer to 20%....
$10/Gallon Gas Is Within the Realm of Possibility
Higher gas prices matter if you’re making less than $40K a year. But most people can absorb the additional $50/month they’re spending on gas...
That Oscars slap, the Yankees, gin & tonics, slot machines… Jared talks pop culture with the king of conspiracy theories.
Want more tools for a...
A Millionaire Goes to Las Vegas
Money flies out the door in Vegas. The hotels are expensive, food is expensive, you’re going to strip clubs… Jared breaks down the economics of...
A Funny Thing Happened When I Met Bill Clinton
Politics aside, Bill Clinton was a master at working a room… Never get angry. Never lose your cool. Because you don’t get ahead in life by...
Free Yourself from Subscription Payments
Cigar of the month, cheese of the month, Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max… The subscription business is the best business in the world, but not when you’re...
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...