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In the journey of life, we're all nomads. Tailored content on personal finance, professional growth and paying it forward for Muslims in America.

Muhammad Shire


    • Mar 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 62 EPISODES

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    The Tie Your Camel podcast, hosted by Muhammad, is an incredible resource for first-generation early career professionals and individuals looking to make better decisions in real-time. With its unique approach of combining lived experiences with knowledge sharing, this podcast offers invaluable insights on a wide range of topics. Whether it's discussing uncomfortable socioeconomic truths or providing solutions, Muhammad addresses important issues that often go unspoken in our community. The analysis of social capital is particularly commendable, as he intentionally unpacks subtopics and delves into their significance. Another standout aspect of this podcast is the holistic approach taken by Muhammad. From offering thoughts on marriage to wise long-term investments in stocks, his diverse range of topics ensures that listeners gain a well-rounded perspective. Even though I don't have kids yet, I appreciate the fact that the lessons shared in this podcast can be passed down to future generations. Overall, The Tie Your Camel podcast stands out for its informative and relatable content.

    One of the best aspects of The Tie Your Camel podcast is Muhammad's ability to communicate complex concepts in an accessible manner. Whether discussing sociology or finance, he breaks down subjects into digestible pieces and explains them thoroughly. This makes it easy for listeners to grasp and apply the information discussed in real-life situations. Additionally, the inclusion of personal experiences adds depth to each episode and enhances the relatability factor.

    While there are numerous positives about this podcast, one minor drawback is that it may not appeal to every listener due to its specific focus on first-generation early career professionals and certain cultural contexts; however, this could also be seen as a strength as it provides tailored advice for those who relate to these experiences.

    In conclusion, The Tie Your Camel podcast is a truly unique and resourceful platform hosted by Muhammad. From addressing uncomfortable truths to offering viable solutions, this podcast gives listeners the tools they need to make better decisions in various aspects of life. Muhammad's holistic approach and ability to bridge complex topics with personal experiences make this podcast stand out. Whether you're an early career professional or looking for insights on personal finance, The Tie Your Camel podcast is a must-listen.



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    Latest episodes from Tie Your Camel

    How Much Do You Need to Make to Be Happy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 11:58


    Humans have long debated the question, does money buy happiness? It is a simple question with no agreed upon answer.  In this episode, we cover insights from Dr. Kahneman & Dr. Deaton's famous "$75k" study. If you find the content helpful, share this podcast with your friends and family. If you'd like to submit questions, topic ideas or feedback for the show, our email address is tieyourcamel14@gmail.com

    Do You Have $500k for College? How to Save for Your Kids' Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 21:11


    529 - is a tax-advantaged investment plan designed to help families to save for school. It used to be exclusively for post-high school education but that has been expanded to include K-12 private education. The SECURE Act 2.0 made a great account even better! We discuss how to use this tool to set your children up for financial success. If you'd like to submit questions, topic ideas or feedback for the show, our email address is tieyourcamel14@gmail.com

    Your Children Are Not Your Retirement Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 8:57


    As a parent, you always want the best for your children. That should include taking full responsibility for your financial future and planning for a sound retirement. You can enable your kids to better care for you in your golden years without worrying about money.If you'd like to submit questions, topic ideas or feedback for the show, our email address is tieyourcamel14@gmail.com

    How to Make Your Job Layoff-Resistant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 13:18


    From macro conditions impacting the world, a region, a country or an industry to micro events confined to just one specific firm, companies lay off employees for a myriad of reasons.  In this espide we provide steps you can take to increase the chances that your role survives cost-cutting measures. If you'd like to submit questions, topic ideas or feedback for the show, our email address is tieyourcamel14@gmail.com

    Looking Rich vs Being Wealthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 8:40


    Are we conflating wealth with expenditures? True wealth is hidden whereas expenses are often visible. Plus a recommendation of a great book on the role human behvaior plays in our relationship with money and wealth.If you'd like to submit questions, topic ideas or feedback for the show, our email address is tieyourcamel14@gmail.com

    Three Financial Moves to Make Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 9:54


    The world is increasingly uncertain. Make these three moves to reinforce your financial life. If you'd like to submit questions, topic ideas or feedback for the show, our email address is tieyourcamel14@gmail.com

    A Framework to Celebrate Your Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 9:33


    Before we dive into 2023, let's celebrate all that we have overcome and accomplished in 2022. This episode provides a quick framework on how to acknolowledge our wins.If you'd like to submit questions, topic ideas or feedback for the show, our email address is tieyourcamel14@gmail.com

    Protect Your Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 11:22


    Over 290 million people where the victims of data breaches in 2021. In this episode we cover basic steps you can take to protect your identity.

    How To Save Money On Healthcare Costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 12:39


    The US has one of the most complex healthcare systems in the world. While healthcare is essential, it doesn't have to be extremely expensive.  Today, we'll look at some ways you can reduce the cost of healthcare.

    Market Volatility

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 16:17


     Market volatility can be your best friend, so let it. No kneejerk reactions, no timing the market. Long term, buy & hold investing, adhering to a consistent investment philosophy.

    Pull Your Dreams Into Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 8:50


    Life can come at you fast. The future isn't promised to anyone. Old age is a privilege that many will never experience. Find ways to pull some of your future dreams into your current reality.

    Life After Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 10:52


    If, today, you received enough money to never need to work again, what would you do tomorrow, the next month, three, 10, 20 years thereafter? Are you retiring from something or to something?

    Reflections on 2021, Preparing for 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 17:18


    This our year-in-review episode. I look back on the year that was 2021 and share my thoughts on how you can have a more successful 2022. 

    How To Travel Without Breaking The Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 20:47


    If you enjoy travel and would like to stretch your dollars to afford more of it, listen to this episode. Just like normal living, the three biggest expense areas when traveling are: Lodging, Transportation & Food. I cover how to cut costs on all three plus more.

    Spousal Roth IRA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 7:21


    Today, we'll cover an often overlooked but extremely powerful retirement account for married couples where one spouse stays home or isn't employed, the spousal Roth IRA.

    Financial Planners: How To Pick The Right One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 14:56


    Bad financial advice due to misalignment of interests can prove detrimental to your financial future. Don't fall victim to sales tactics. Listen to this episode. 

    Two-Week Hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 0:59


    Tie Your Camel will take a two-week break . We'll restart releasing new content on 12/8. 

    Rewind Episode: Lifestyle Inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 18:53


     We're in the homestretch for 2021, how have you managed lifestyle inflation? This week, we revisit episode 23 of this podcast on tools, tips and tricks we can use to guard against and overcome lifestyle creep. 

    To Buy Or Not To Buy A House

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 13:00


    Conventional wisdom holds that the path to building wealth in America runs right through homeownership. In this episode, we cover seven reasons not to buy a house as well as five reasons to become a homeowner.  

    Just Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 8:12


    You can always go back and iterate but you can never recover lost time. You'll either win or you will learn. Lessons taught by failure are seldom forgotten.  Just start!

    Twelve Money Moves to Make In Your 20s

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 13:15


    Your twenties are some of the best years of your life in many ways. This episode provides simple steps you can take in your twenties to build real wealth for the decades to come.

    Open Enrollment - Maximize Company-sponsored Benefits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 10:43


    Your life and family circumstances could be radically different next year. You want to take a thoughtful approach to the benefits you select for the upcoming year. 

    Market Volatility

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 15:32


    In the accumulation phase of your life, you want to view volatility as an opportunity to buy great companies at a discount. 

    Leadership Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 10:49


    From frontline supervisor to senior executive, this episode provides a framework on how to shift your mindset as you grow in your career.  

    Resume Best Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 12:29


    A great resume will get your candidacy noticed and get you an initial screen. This episode provides actionable tips on how to craft a winning resume. 

    The Most Important Decade For Your Lifetime Earnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 10:08


    Your earnings in that first decade will more than likely set the trajectory of your lifetime earnings. How much money you make in the first ten years of your career, can either break historic cycles of struggle or threaten to perpetuate them for posterity.

    Rewind Episode: Networking

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 11:59


    As the world returns to a semblance of normalcy, conferences and business gatherings of many sorts will undoubtedly make a comeback. This episode provides a framework on how to establish genuine professional connections.

    MLMs and Pyramid Schemes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 18:53


    Not all MLMs are illegal schemes. Some are legal operations. But even the legal ones are almost always a losing proposition for participants. Avoid them altogether and save your time, money and relationships.

    Social Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 14:07


    What are the hidden constructs that shape our economic outcome and what can you do to create more opportunities for yourself, your family and your community?I discuss the role of social capital in economic mobility. Talent is evenly distributed but opportunity is not.  

    Do You Know The Half-life of Your Skills?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 8:18


    To succeed over the next few decades requires developing learning agility and going with the currents of change, riding from wave to wave without losing balance. Free resources to help you upskill and re-skill are closer than you think!

    The True Cost Of The Dollars In Your Pocket

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 7:19


    This episode provides a framework to accurately examine the true cost of the dollars in your pocket so that realize the real effort (in hours worked) that went into earning that money you're about to spend. 

    The Day I Met Warren Buffett

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 11:08


    Timeless lessons from spending a few hours with Warren Buffett in Omaha Nebraska. 

    Should You Quit Your Job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 9:48


    Would you like a single question that can help you discover or easily articulate the true reasons why you're thinking about leaving your employer? Listen to this episode. 

    Do You Know When You Get Paid? Simple Question. Big Reveal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 10:04


    Do you know when you get paid next? Without looking at a calendar or employer portal, do you know exactly when your next check will hit your account? In this episode we'll dig a layer or two deeper into what your answer to this question may reveal about your financial health.

    Managing Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 11:17


    How you can develop and enhance your professional relationship with your manager.

    Mid-Year Check-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 9:00


    A mid-year review is the best opportunity to review progress against your annual goals, celebrate quick wins and if needed, to course correct. This episode  provides a starting point to ask the right questions along the three key themes of this podcast: Personal Finance, Professional Growth and Paying it Forward. 

    Lifestyle Inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 17:53


    In this episode, I share a framework and tools you can use to prevent and overcome lifestyle inflation. 

    HSA: The Most Tax-Advantaged Account

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 12:00


    I discuss Health Savings Accounts, popularly known as HSAs. I review the triple tax benefits and reveal additional ways to maximize the HSA for long-term financial success. 

    To The High School Class of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 15:55


    Career advice to incoming freshmen and current college students: When picking a major,  find something you enjoy,  something you're good at and something the market is willing to compensate you in a way that allows you to live the life you envisioned for yourself. 

    Personal Finance: Reaching Millionaire Status

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 11:36


    In this episode, I share a simple framework that can help you become a millionaire over time. 

    The MBA: What Should You Know?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 17:38


    This episode provides an overview of the MBA degree. I touch on the benefits of an earning an MBA, highlight some potential watchouts and share some resources that could help you get into the right schools and help with tuition.

    Ramadan Hiatus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 0:33


    Dear Listeners: Tie Your Camel will be taking a Ramadan break. The next episode will be released 5/19/21. Ramadan Mubarak and see you in  a few weeks!

    Professional Growth: Work-Life Harmony

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 10:51


    In this episode I propose a mindset shift away from the struggle to achieve work-life balance in favor of pursuing work-life harmony as a lifelong goal.

    Personal Finance: Physical Moves & Economic Mobility

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 12:50


    Moving away from your place of birth or where you've called home for a long time is never easy. In this episode, I discuss the key drivers to move away as well as the tradeoffs to consider.

    Personal Finance: Save on Bills & Everyday Expenses

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 15:09


    This episode provides easy-to-follow tactics to lower your monthly bills and to cut down on your everyday expenses.

    Personal Finance: Should You Buy a Used Car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 11:39


    This episode shows that it is possible to receive most of the benefits  of owning a newer vehicle without the price tag of paying for a zero-mileage vehicle. Consider buying a slightly used vehicle and you could save as much as 50%.

    Personal Finance: Estate Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 11:47


    Today I discuss estate planning. Done right, an estate plan can be your final act of kindness for your loved ones, heirs and causes you've cared about in your life.

    Personal Finance: FIRE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 15:08


    In  this episode, I discuss the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement.

    Professional Growth: Career Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 10:03


    In this episode I share tips on how to marry your strengths and interests with a  professionally fulfilling and financially rewarding career that will allow you to live the life that you want.

    Quick Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 0:33


    The next episode will be released Saturday 2/27. 

    Personal Finance: Marriage & Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 14:59


    This episode explores some common money stressors for married couples and provides tips on how to avoid or overcome them. Put money back in its righful place and use it as an instrument to help you and your spouse live the life you have envsioned for yourselves. 

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