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.
How to Invest When You’re Clueless About Investing
Americans act like degenerate gamblers in the stock market, risking loads of money on uninformed opinions. Jared shows you how to invest once you...
Make Money… Even When 80% of Your Trades Are Wrong
Sure, you might make 100% in the markets in a single year. It’s fun when you’re winning. But can you repeat that? Jared reveals how he makes...
Put “B” Students in the White House
The cognitive elite thinks, “Just one more law, and we’ll reach utopia.” The problem is no one can anticipate all the unintended consequences....
Debt Rehab—End Your Payment Addiction Now
People have Stockholm Syndrome with their debt. They’ve grown accustomed to the payments. But you can live a richer, happier life without debt....
Time to Plow Money into the Market?
Prices are skyrocketing, and everyone is buying less stuff. Even Amazon’s sales projections are sinking. Find out if a recession is looming… and...
You Need the Dennis Rodman of Assets
Every asset class has a job to do—score points, play defense, smooth out the chaos. Discover how the “Dennis Rodman” of assets can improve your...
The Economics of Neil Young Quitting Spotify
Jared peels back the curtain on the economics of Spotify, the music industry, and other cheap entertainment. Find out why some stuff is getting...
Why Are Tech Stocks Getting Pummeled?
Jared explains why value stocks are climbing higher, tech stocks are getting pummeled, and how the Fed will drive what the market does next. Plus, a...
My #1 Question for the Kids I Interviewed at Lehman Brothers
Everyone Jared interviewed on Wall Street was super talented. Find out the one question he used to separate the top job candidates from the rest of...
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
Episode 389: J-Hole, the VIX, Price Gouging, and Teaching Personal Finance in Schools
In this episode of the BE SMART podcast, Jared and Cameron discuss various topics, including key market headlines, such as the upcoming Jackson Hole...
Episode 388: The Big Short 2.0: How to Prepare for the $8 Trillion Private Equity Meltdown
The collapse of the real estate market in 2008 nearly brought the global economy to its knees, but a few saw it as an opportunity to change their...
On Monday, the Dow dropped 2.6%, the Nasdaq lost 3.43%, and the S&P 500 slid 3%. The Dow and S&P 500 registered their biggest daily losses since...
In episode 386, Jared breaks down various topics including market volatility, McDonald’s earnings and consumer spending, Bitcoin, mortgage rates,...
In episode 385, Jared discusses recent political developments, their impact on markets, and whether the Trump trade is still in play. He also follows...
Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Jared discusses the idea of the “Trump trade” gaining momentum as the US nears its 2024...