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.
From the cotton to the elastic to the gasoline that was put into the delivery trucks, we got masks as soon as we started to need them. Without...
The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday
2020 was easy for investors, but the rules have already changed in the new year. You’ll need a new strategy to keep making money in 2021. Here’s...
Surprises You Can Prepare for in 2021
2021 could surprise in the opposite way that 2020 did and turn out to be a boring year. But don’t expect to return to pre-pandemic times.
What if your cat gets sick, your car breaks down, you tear your ACL, or a tree falls on your roof? There’s only one person you can count on to bail...
The best way to start investing is with mutual funds. Many people buy ETFs to avoid loads (fees). But when it’s your nest egg, this is one time...
What are your financial goals? If they include a Porsche, Rolex, or even a trip to the Maldives—something stupid but awesome—here’s how you can...
You can’t have capitalism without failure, but we don’t let anything fail anymore. If we could get government out of the economy again, we could...
It Is Easier to Live in a World Without Debt
Life presents you with opportunities. Don’t give them up or, worse, go into debt to finance them. Having cash on hand opens up hidden opportunities...
What Happens If We Cancel Student Loan Debt
Elizabeth Warren wants to cancel student loan debt. That $1.6 trillion could easily move to the government’s balance sheet. But it’s not just the...
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...