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 Only Reason to Refinance Your Car Loan
It’s pretty common to refinance your home mortgage when interest rates drop. But what about your car loan? Jared shares the one and only reason to...
$300k in Student Loans & No Way Out
The whole student loan system is bad. Some people say they’re going to die with their student loan debt, and some of them are right. People should...
The economy is basically in a depression, yet stocks keep zipping higher. Why? Because the economy is not the stock market, and the stock market is...
The House Determines Everything
People know how to save money. Now, the global shutdown is forcing them to actually do it. But you can only make so much progress by eating out less....
US-China relations are dismal. The Trump administration has already used tariffs to punish China. Now it’s considering defaulting on about $1...
You’ve seen the headlines: Americans Don’t Save Enough for Retirement! Jared outlines a straightforward, manageable strategy for funding your...
When Unemployment Benefits Run Amok
If you pay someone twice as much to stay home, they’re going to stay home. Just look at the $600 unemployment sweetener. Restaurant owners across...
Which Debt Should You Pay Off First?
People with debt often have a lot of it. The weight can feel downright paralyzing… Where do I even start? Jared explains which debts to pay off...
Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Jared explains how to pick the right mortgage, and why you should pay it...
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...