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.
Your money is always at risk in the financial markets. Even if you keep stacks of 100-dollar bills in your house, you’re going to lose out to...
The Most Dangerous Words in the English Language: “Add to Cart”
Unlike most guys, Jared actually likes to shop. There’s nothing wrong with spending on little luxuries… if you have the money to do it. That’s...
Hedge Funds Operate in a Different Universe
Rich people love to invest in hedge funds. But they are not magic money machines—basically, a hedge fund is just a bunch of dudes investing in...
No one ever got rich hoarding their co-workers’ disposable steak knives. Jared looks back at the quirky habits of grad school—and the one change...
Relax! Your finances should not make you cry. If money is stressing you out, do these seven things, and you’ll be okay.
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The minimum wage kills jobs. Just because Geneva, Switzerland can get away with a $25 minimum wage doesn’t mean the US can pull it off.
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Someone Got Stupidly Rich off of Masks
Remember when everyone thought we wouldn’t have enough masks to get through the pandemic? Capitalism solved that problem—someone got stupidly...
Why They Hate Jeff Bezos (and Why You Shouldn’t)
If you’re going to be successful, get ready for people to hate you. They sure hate Jeff Bezos. All he did was build the greatest company in the...
Look Inside the World of Alternative Investments
What do really wealthy people do with their money? Jared chats about alternative investments with Jeremy Boynton, who manages money for families with...
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...