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 first tenet of financial wellbeing is that if you can’t afford it, you shouldn’t buy it. College has become too expensive for the benefits...
Jared jumps into the murky water of predictions for 2020 and hopes to not get fricasseed in the process. He reviews commodities, gold, plant-based...
For the past 12 years, investors who have 100% stocks in their portfolio have been handsomely rewarded for their perilous lack of diversification....
Do NOT Break Glass in Case of Emergency
If you have value in your home, it may be tempting to borrow against it for emergencies or home repairs. Jared explains how home equity loans have...
You are likely going to be worse at managing your portfolio than a financial advisor. Said another way: You need a financial advisor. So, how do you...
As Benjamin Franklin was famous for saying, “But in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Jared discusses the...
Every portfolio has volatility. The only way to smooth out volatility is to ensure your portfolio is diversified, but very few people realize that to...
Jared breaks down how to fly first class, gain airline benefits, and what’s really going on in first class…
59% of Americans Leave Money on the Table
Less than half of us with access to a 401k plan take advantage of it. That’s like rejecting a stack of $100 bills because it’s too much effort to...
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...