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.
One 24-Year-Old’s $80 Million Wall Street Story
Do you want to be your authentic self, or do you want to get ahead? Jared shares his favorite Wall Street story of all time, plus advice on how to...
Should You Dump Someone with Bad Credit?
Money problems destroy relationships all the time. So, you want a partner with good credit. Find out what goes into your credit score and how to ask...
Shoveling snow. Mowing lawns. Flipping burgers. It doesn’t matter what kind of job teenagers get—they just need to work. Because holding down a...
Age 50 with no savings. Can you fix this?
It’s almost never too late to save for retirement. If you’re 40, 50, or older with little to no savings, here’s what you need to do—fast.
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We’re not getting another housing crash… I think
Mortgage rates just skyrocketed, and the housing market is about to descend into chaos. Jared shares the dirt on how this could all play out.
Want...
Everything sucks. Jobless claims are going up, stocks are in a bear market, nothing is working. But Jared is more confident about his trades than he...
This Guy Spent $140K on a Cat!
Pets are cheap, until the medical bills show up. Jared shares how much you should budget for a pet, along with his favorite pet insurance provider....
$3,200 is a deal for a massive piece of great art—but it’s still $3,200. Jared shows you how to spend money when you don’t feel rich, but...
Who pays for what in a relationship? The question gets extra sticky when one person makes 10X more than the other. Jared shares a system that’s...
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...