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

Investing Is Hard

September 9, 2019

Financial gurus who say the stock market will return 8% are committing financial malpractice, Jared says. So what’s the answer for the individual...

When Things Are Crazy, They Can Get Crazier

September 4, 2019

The time for investors to diversify their portfolios is now. Jared shares why he thinks we’re barreling toward a significant historical event,...

Door #3—Make More Money

September 3, 2019

“The only thing you have to change in your life is everything.” If the bills are piling up and you feel like you just can’t get ahead, it’s...

Money DOES Make You Happy

August 30, 2019

Money is actually the root of all good. And money isn’t money—it’s comfort, it’s a place to live, it’s fun stuff, and much more. But it’s...

What’s Your Tax Bracket?

August 29, 2019

“The tax code is never going to get better…” Jared talks about domestic tax policies that raid America’s wallets, why people argue about...

Real Estate Real Talk

August 28, 2019

“As much of a tough guy as I am in the markets, I am a chicken when it comes to real estate…” Jared reveals what scares him about real estate,...

Losing Money and Muscle

August 27, 2019

Jared talks about the problem with pizza and pastries at gyms—and a particular gym he nicknamed the Roach Motel—and why you should probably do...

Insane Investing

August 26, 2019

“You should not care or even think about your money…” Jared shares a strategy toward investing that will relieve stress during volatile...

Trouble with Taxes

August 22, 2019

What’s going to happen to our taxes in 2020? And what lessons will current presidential candidates take from Carter, Wilson, Reagan, and more?...

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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

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...

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...

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