BE SMART Podcast

Own your life — instead of borrowing it or renting it

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.

Recent Episodes

This is how rich people use debt

September 30, 2021

Going off the grid and only using cash is not a habit of highly effective people. Rich people don’t do that (unless they’re getting takeout from...

Housing Arbitrage

September 28, 2021

People make a ton of money in places like New York. But housing, taxes, and all-around ridiculous prices suck it up. Can you snag a high-paying job...

This Is a Show About Stress

September 23, 2021

When you become a millionaire, nothing really changes. You are still you, with the same problems and worries. Make sure financial stress isn’t one...

What Are They Talking About?

September 21, 2021

Financial media is full of economic indicators—GDP, M2, PPI. But no one ever explains what all those indicators mean. Jared brings you up to...

Make Lots of Money. Buy Cool Stuff.

September 16, 2021

The most notoriously cheap people in the country come from Connecticut. They don’t spend money—it’s all LL Bean sweaters and comfortable shoes....

The Eighth Wonder of the World

September 14, 2021

Remember the magical days when you could park your savings in a bank account and earn 8% interest? Jared explains the magic of compound...

The Coin Flip Game

September 9, 2021

Would you rather get $50k every year for the rest of your life—guaranteed—or have the opportunity to make millions more? The question isn’t...

One of the Safest Bets in the Stock Market

September 7, 2021

Stock buybacks are the craziest thing in the world. A company uses its own cash and buys its own stock. This is legal—and it’s actually...

It’s Not Free Money

September 2, 2021

A tax refund is not free money. If you get one, it’s because you made an interest-free loan to the government.

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4.9 Out of 5 Star Reviews!

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

Recent Episodes

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...

In episode 408 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss market trends, consumer sentiment, wealth disparity, and how the US economy is...

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