What's Up Next Podcast

If you are like me, you came of age in the 1980's. Things were different then. Money was different. Life was different. In this ten things episode we talk about what life was like growing up in the heart of Gen X. Did I get it right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you part of generation X? If so, did you get money wrong? Your generation ceratinly did. We chat today with Kerry Hannon and Janna Herron about their book Reality Bites. If you find yourself struggling like the rest of your generation, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spurred by my conversation with Rose Han, I talk ten things about enough. What is enough money? Joy? Happiness? How do we measure it and not fall into the common traps? If you have struggled with enough, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rose Han has written an awesome book titled Add a Zero. Today, I push her to go past how we make the money, and we delve into what it actually does for us. What would you rather have? 100 friends or one hundred million dollars. Rose knows her answer, what is yours? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your average person is not going to be able to retire in their thirties or forties. It is not that we shouldn't retire early, but we also might want to retire often with mini-retirements. We discuss this very subject with an expert on this subject--Jillian Johnsrud--about her book Retire Often. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this ten things episode, I discuss friendship. My Thursday episode is going to be with a good friend, Jillian Johnsrud, so I felt we should discuss this important topic in preparation. Do you agree with my ten things? Let me know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you proud of being optimizer? Maybe efficiency is your thing? In this community episode, we talk about the risk of over optimizing and what we can do instead. We not only talk about our finances, but also our time and our health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me to discuss my personal nemesis. I am totally neurotic about time, so I decided to spend this ten things episode chatting about it. How do you feel about time? Is it abundant or scarce? Let's see if we agree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we chat with Delaney William about job stacking. Do you think you could hold a few full-time job at the same time? Delaney did and he thinks you could too. Today, we will chat about how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode I talk about ten things about the future of work and the job market. What will having a career look like? Will you work for someone else? Yourself? How do you build up a resumee for this unknown future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you build a flexible financial plan? We speak with Kali and Eric Roberge of the the financial advisory Beyond Your Hammock and the hosts of the Beyond Finances Podcast. We delve into the ways in which the unexpected can disrupt your financial plan and what you can do about it today. Not only do people, but legislation changes. Will you be ready? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode we feature Fritz Gilbert who has been retired for years and has not only written a book and blog, but also demonstrated how to live a good life post W2 employment. Today we discuss the seven secrets of a happy retirement. Fritz's wisdom not only is for those wanting to retire, but also for those at the beginning of their career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we chat with Steve Eisman, portrayed in the movie The Big Short, who is a well-known contrarian thinking. We discuss the mortgage collapse, for-profit higher education, and how we make smart bets in the stock market in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In my upcoming Thursday episode I had a little tiff with my guest about market efficiency. He doesn't believe in it. I do. So in this ten things episode, I talk ten things market efficiency. What's your take? Are markets efficient? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this community episode, i am joined by Gwen and Tim Joiner for an ask me anything session. Today, however, will be a little different because we are going to focus on criticism. Gwen and Tim provide some friendly fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retirement is just a number. Confused? Dive into this ten things episode where I discuss everything about retirement. What is it? Do we stop working? When have we reached enough? Listen to this solo episode to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we chat with Nick Maggiulli about his concepts around The Wealth Ladder. It is nto only an amazing book, but also the strategy of using your networth to help make decisions on how to manage your finances better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this ten things solo episode we tackle Net Worth. Although we commonly think of it as assets minus liabilities, the concept actually is quite a bit more complicated. In this episode, I delve into why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skye Waterson is the creator of Unconventional Organization where she works as an ADHD coach and helps individuals maneuver entrepreneurship and corporate America. What does it feel like to be different? Listen to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I hate hustle culture. Yet, it is a big part of what motivates people. Is it good? Is it productive? In this episode I delineate why I think hustle culture is destructive and ultimately doesn't make us happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darrow Kirkpatrick is the well known founder of the Can I Retire Yet? blog. Today we talk about what he did after he left blog writing. His new book, Two Sticks, One Path discusses fear, anxiety, and ultimately triumph on the 500 mile Colorado Trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this ten things episode I talk about one of my favorite topics: book writing. Have you ever thought about writing a book? If so, you may be surprised that it is not exactly what you think it is. This is ten things about book writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I go deep in this episode with academic investor Mark Matson. We discuss market efficiency, chaotic systems, and the nature of premiums. Does the past predict the future? Mark's answer is both yes and no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this ten things episode, I talk about why I am happy with plain old market returns. That's right, I seek beta and ignore alpha. Am I making the right decision? Let's see what you think of my reasoning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear all the time about the possibility of social security running out. In fact, many people calculate their retirement needs without even considering its presence. Have you given up on social security? Should you have? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode we talk about one of my favorite topics: failure. Here why I am a failure at just about everything I do, and why that paradoxically may be the biggest success of all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk to Cary Carbonaro about the great wealth transfer coming in the next decade and how we are not prepared for it. Women are controlling the purse strings and yet the financial industry has yet to figure out how to speak to them. Her new book is Women and Wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've been spending the last two weeks in Europe and it has made me reflect on what it means to be American in the world today. In this ten things episode I chat about what I've been thinking about: both good and bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a transformative conversation with Brian Johnson, author of "Arete" and the visionary behind the Heroic app. Together, we explore practical strategies to bridge the divide between your current self and your aspirational identity. Brian shares profound insights on the seven objectives that pave the way to living a truly heroic life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rewind: Does gig work suck? Joel and Matt of the ⁠How to Money⁠ podcast join me to talk about their recent episode about the insidious nature of gig work. We talk the good, bad, and ugly. They also provide some tips about how to utilize the asset most effectively.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to Daniel Crosby, author of The Soul of Wealth, about the wallet-body connection. How does our health effect or wealth and vice versa. Daniel backs up his novel opinions with the research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss ten things about wealth. What makes you feel wealthy? Is it spending money? In this episode we are going to talk about a different way to think about wealth outside of net worth. Plus, some community time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this community episode we discuss a Yahoo Finance article by Ivana Pino. Can and should you use Artificial Intelligence to help you budget? Ivana gives us some prompts for ChatGPT and we discuss there effectiveness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode we delve into ten things about Earn & Invest. I have been making this podcast since 2018 and it has changed in notable ways. If you enjoy the show, here is a chance to learn the backstory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JL Collins joins me to discuss a revisitation of The Simple Path To Wealth. Has anything changed since this fundamental investing text was published? We chat about the newly updated version and how times are or are not different now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode, in run up to our episode on Thursday with JL Collin's, I will be discussing the importance of friendship. JL and I have been friends since 2018 and interviewing him again has made me think quite a bit about the role friends play in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leisa Peterson's new book, The Money Catalyst, is a profound parable about the role money plays in our life. How do we take charge of this important aspect of life without succumbing to it? Leisa provides some answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this ten things episode we are getting ready for our discussion with Leisa Peterson about her book, The Money Catalyst. Why is storytelling important and, more importantly, what are the risks? Today we answer both questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Dogen is the force behind the Financial Samurai blog. He has written a new book called Millionaire Milestones. In this episode we chat about whether a million dollars is what it used to be and how to become an inevitable millionaire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this ten things episode we chat about ten things about a million dollars. In preparation for Sam Dogen's new book, Millionaire Milestones, we discuss whether a million dollars is what it used to be. Also, how important is net worth anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Rusin is a personal finance blogger behind the blog Life Outside the Maze. After receiving chemotherapy for an advanced stage cancer, he lost his ability to sing. Years later, he now has created an album highlighting his recently recoverd singing voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode in preparation for Thursday's chat with Chris Rusin, we talk ten things about doing hard things. We often mistake little p purpose for being easy. But, most of the truly enduring things we do in life will be difficult and cause a certain amount of struggle. This is good! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this community episode we join Joe Saul-Sehy and Madison RJ to discuss a recent article discussing Jerome Powell's comments about the fed and his expectations surrounding rate cuts. Are we headed toward stagflation? What can we do about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this ten things episode, I tell you all ten things about me. This is my chance to go back and provide some depth about why I do what I do. This is a companion to Thursday's community episode coming up later on this week. I hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by Chuck Jaffe from Money Life With Chuck Jaffe and we discuss the recent death of one of his community members. How dis we become part of a community of people who discuss money. And what does being a community member really mean as a host and as a fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This ten things episode is prep for our discussion with Chuck Jaffe on Thursday. Today I discuss ten things about money and dying. Hear what I have experienced people say about money on their death beds and how this can relate to have better money behaviors for those of us full of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode we talk with Sandi Bragar and Cammie Doder about wealth 3.0. The idea that financial advice should be wholistic and investor centered. In this episode we talk about the importance of financial advice. Do you need it? Can you self manage? If you are looking for financial advice, how can we learn how to trust a new advisor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After being on social media for the last week, I feel like I need to say something. This opinion will be unpopular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode we talk with Erin Lowry about her new Broke Millennial workbook. We discuss how to take control and get your financial life together. We further talk about the difference between knowledge and action, and how to start taking action in your life. Finally, we chat about the generational differences when it comes to money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we chat with Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings Koski of the Catching Up To FI Podcast about the current environment for late starters. With a recession possibly coming and policy changes with the current administration, we chat about what late starters can do to stay ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I think we get the idea of work/life balance wrong. We are working till the day we die and whether we get paid for or not it is a completely separate issue. Because of this misperception, the concept of retiring and work/life balance becomes skewed. Here is a better way to think about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices