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.
Status has its privileges… you’ve likely heard that before somewhere. Be it boarding first or having overhead bin space, it’s nice to fly in...
Always a Bull Market Somewhere
Jared dives into the details of healthcare, healthcare plans and how the government plays a part in structuring the market. There’s no such thing...
Showboating your bank account is a psychological weakness. Check your motives for splashing your cash around and be aware of the ramifications when...
People Are Not Rational Economic Actors
401(k)s, SEP IRAs, Roth IRAs—pick your vehicle. There are plenty of options for retirement savings, whether your employer provides one or not....
Everyone’s situation is unique, but it’s okay to rent rather than buy your home. Sometimes the timing isn’t right to buy. Jared tells a tale of...
The markets are reacting to so many different situations right now, it’s impossible to not be nervous. What should your portfolio look like in this...
There’s a major flaw with the idea that you can have “universal healthcare” just by taxing the rich. The numbers don’t add up. Jared dives...
Arguments about money don’t have to be inevitable in a relationship, but being honest with yourself and with your spouse or partner is a...
Jared isn’t kidding on this one—your 401(k) is the best way to maximize legal tax deferral and ensure the best possible outcome for your...
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...