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.
Would you rather get $50k every year for the rest of your life—guaranteed—or have the opportunity to make millions more? The question isn’t...
One of the Safest Bets in the Stock Market
Stock buybacks are the craziest thing in the world. A company uses its own cash and buys its own stock. This is legal—and it’s actually...
A tax refund is not free money. If you get one, it’s because you made an interest-free loan to the government.
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Your money is always at risk in the financial markets. Even if you keep stacks of 100-dollar bills in your house, you’re going to lose out to...
The Most Dangerous Words in the English Language: “Add to Cart”
Unlike most guys, Jared actually likes to shop. There’s nothing wrong with spending on little luxuries… if you have the money to do it. That’s...
Hedge Funds Operate in a Different Universe
Rich people love to invest in hedge funds. But they are not magic money machines—basically, a hedge fund is just a bunch of dudes investing in...
No one ever got rich hoarding their co-workers’ disposable steak knives. Jared looks back at the quirky habits of grad school—and the one change...
Relax! Your finances should not make you cry. If money is stressing you out, do these seven things, and you’ll be okay.
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The minimum wage kills jobs. Just because Geneva, Switzerland can get away with a $25 minimum wage doesn’t mean the US can pull it off.
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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...