BE SMART Podcast

Own your life — instead of borrowing it or renting it

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.

Recent Episodes

59% of Americans Leave Money on the Table

December 13, 2019

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...

Bob the Credit (Un)Builder

December 10, 2019

One industry is famous for spreading myths about how they can improve your credit. Problem is, most of us need what they’re selling. Learn how to...

Dwindling Numbers

December 5, 2019

People worry about exploding populations and our planet’s ability to withstand that growth. The reality is that global population growth is slowing...

The Most Important Decision You Will Make

December 3, 2019

There are hundreds of decisions you make that profoundly impact your financial future, but the most important one isn’t what you’d expect. Jared...

No, of Course You Haven’t

November 29, 2019

Mortgages are like smoke and mirrors. Unless you love spreadsheets. For everyone else, Jared peeks behind the curtain to show you the many ways...

The Economy, Stupid

November 26, 2019

It’s important to be honest about expected returns. How you look at data, trends, “past performance” and bloated market projections can have a...

Jumping into the Pool

November 21, 2019

Professional managers do their best to keep your investments stable. Jared talks about adding your investments to the pool of capital they manage as...

The Chipotle Show

November 19, 2019

Value for money is something to consider in fast food. Unless you want to bring your lunch every day and never leave your desk, Chipotle is a...

The Only Solution for Student Loans

November 15, 2019

College is so expensive that it is “the personal finance issue of our time,” according to Jared. Today, he shares the only solution for the issue...

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4.9 Out of 5 Star Reviews!

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

Recent Episodes

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...

In today’s episode, fresh off an interview at the Schwab Network in NYC, Jared reveals the weirdness of the New York Stock Exchange, as well as...

In episode 382, Jared discusses why he thinks private equity is one of the biggest bubbles of all time, as well as Roaring Kitty’s blatant market...

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