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.
Pets are an expense. You need to know your limits and expectations when it comes to pet costs, and don’t underestimate the importance of your...
Abundance Mentality Is Your Friend
You cannot make a million dollars by cutting your expenses. It just won’t happen. The only way to get ahead is to make more money. It doesn’t...
It would take the average person $10,000 and six months to produce a ham sandwich by themselves. Jared explains how free trade raises the quality of...
Markets Don’t Like Uncertainty
With impeachment and elections looming, markets are starting to react. It’s important to insulate yourself from volatility with a well-constructed...
It’s easy for a $15 trip to Target to turn into a $250 trip. Jared discusses how to avoid that trap and how you should really be using your...
Jared argues that the Federal Reserve has far more day-to-day impact on your life than any president ever could. Listen to how this could be, and why...
Valentine’s Day spending is an unsurprising indicator of economic stability. People spend billions, not just on romantic partners, but on kids and...
Your behavior can have a huge impact on your finances in ways you may not fully recognize. Be it a speeding ticket or coming into money quickly and...
Cash is an asset class. Many people forget to make room for it in their financial plan. You need cash for more than just safety—you can’t take...
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...