Radical Personal Finance
Joshua J Sheats, MSFS, CFP, CLU, ChFC, CASL, CAP, RHU, REBC is a financial planner who teaches people how to live a rich life now while building a plan for financial freedom in 10 years or less. He mixes creative approaches to lifestyle design, deep-dive financial planning techniques, and hard-core business strategy to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to build financial independence.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 1186
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
Establishing Rites of Passage to Ease the Transition to Adulthood: Interview with Dr. Vern Poythress RPF0125
My guest today is Dr. Vern Poythress. Dr. Poythress is a mathematician and a theologian. Most important for this discussion, he and his wife, Diane, are parents to two children, both boys.
Dr. Poythr…
Designing Human Habitats for an Abundant Lifestyle: Interview With Ben Falk, Permaculture Designer and Founder of Whole Systems Design RPF0124
My guest today is Ben Falk. Ben is a really incredible permaculture designer with a comprehensive focus.
Ben runs a planning firm called Whole Systems Design. Through this firm, he "identifies, desig…
Friday Q and A: Resources for the Executor of an Estate, Specialization vs. Generalization, Advice for Transitioning to a Single-Income Family RPF0123
On Fridays, I answer your questions! I decided I didn't want to handle any of the in-depth, math-related questions today so I chose these three questions to handle.
- 1:41 - What can I do to prepare f…
Geo-Arbitrage and Expatriation for a Better Life: Interview with James Wesley, Rawles of Survival Blog RPF0122
Today, we welcome Jim Rawles, Founder and Editor of SurvivalBlog.com back on the show to discuss improving your lifestyle and personal resilience by moving.
We talk about optimizing your lifestyle wi…
Last-Minute Tax Planning Ideas To Save You Money RPF0121
Today on the show, I've got some last-minute tax planning ideas for you. These are all ideas and tactics that you can use in the last two weeks of 2014 to lower your income tax bill.
I hope you don't…
Getting a Designer Education on the Cheap: Interview with Scott Young, Inventor of the MIT Challenge RPF0120
Is education something that we buy or something that we work for? Ever thought about that?
My guest today is Scott Young. I first heard of Scott when I watched his TEDx talk on "How to Get an MIT edu…
Building Wealth One House at a Time: Interview with John Schaub RPF0119
I love real estate investing. I think it's one of the most accessible, realistic ways for people to grow their long-term wealth at an excellent rate of return.
Today, I'm thrilled to bring you an int…
Friday Q and A: Cash Houses vs Mortgages, Speculative BioTech Stocks in an ESA, Physician Private Practice vs Hospital Job, Accounting for Business Deductions, Multi-Family Living, 529 Plan Qualified Expenses, Inflation Rates, Gifting Money to Kids RPF018
Today, we have a really fun Q&A for you! I hope you enjoy!
Here are the questions I answer:
- 2:25 If I have the cash, should I pay cash for a house or invest it?
- 17:13 Should I use my Coverdell ESA t…
Transitioning From Personal Finance Blogger and Writer to Financial Advisor from a Canadian Perspective: Interview With Dan Bortolotti, the Canadian Couch Potato RPF0117
Today, I have a really great interview on finance from a Canadian Perspective. But make sure to listen whether you're Canadian or not.
My guest is Dan Bortolotti, founder of the Canadian Couch Potato…
How to Set and Achieve Your Financial Goals in 2015 and Beyond RPF0116
The new year is fast upon us. Even though we're in the midst of the busy holiday season, this is a convenient time to consider the success and failures of this year and look forward to plans for next…
Helping Your Kids Develop Talent (So You Don't Have To Support Them Forever): Interview with Jonathan Harris from 10kToTalent RPF0115
Financial Planning is--and should be--fully integrated with every aspect of life. Often, there are non-financial ways of hitting financial goals that are more efficient than just simply "buying the s…
Little Known History of the ER Movement: Interview with Doug "Nords" Nordman RPF0114
Doug Nordman is a really neat guy who has made an incredible contribution to the Early Retirement (ER) community. Known affectionately in various forums as "Nords," he contributes a rational, learned…
Friday Q and A: Professional Trustees, Tax Saving for Resident Physicians, All Stock Asset Allocations, Can I Afford to Retire, How to Find a Good Financial Advisor, Funding an ESA With Real Estate RPF0113
It's Friday! That means a Q&A show for you. Today, I answer all of these questions.
Here are the questions and the time stamp for where each can be found in the episode.
Enjoy!
Joshua
- 10:00 - Brando…
Reasons to be Optimistic About the Present and the Future RPF0112
In today's world, it's easy to find reasons for pessimism. And yet, we truly live in a time of greater abundance and quality of life than ever before.
Join me today as I share some reasons for being …
Buying A House Debt-Free...In Your 20s! - Interview with Steve Maxwell RPF0111
Today we have a really fun interview with Steve Maxwell.
Steve is the father of eight and his three oldest sons have all purchased their houses debt-free, in their 20s, and before marriage! His young…
How to Live Without A Car Even With Two Kids! Interview with Christopher DeLaney RPF0110
Today, I have a really great show for you with Christopher DeLaney. Christopher and his wife have two little kids and they maintain a modern lifestyle without a car! Impressive!
Christopher is gentle…
A Comprehensive Review and Critique of "Money: Master the Game" by Tony Robbins RPF0109
Well, it took a few days longer than I planned because of the fact that its 600 incredibly dense pages, but today I share with you my review and critique of Tony Robbins' new book.
This was a very ch…
Achieving the American Dream? Yes, It Is Still Possible! Interview with Mark and Lauren Greutman from I Am That Lady and The Simpler Happier Life Podcast RPF0108
In our current culture, it's easy to become discouraged and feel as though the American Dream is out of reach for the common person. Is it easier to achieve now than in the past? Is it harder? Let's …
A Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Education Account a.k.a the Coverdell Educational Savings Account RPF0106
Today, we take a look at one of the most misunderstood and underutilized accounts in your tax-planning aresenal.
The Coverdell Education Savings Account can be incredibly useful as a tool for you to …
Radical Immediate Retirement: Escape the Soul Crushing Horror of Your Job Right Now? What Could Happen if you Just Chucked it All and Quit? RPF0107
My guest today is David Downie, an attorney from Australia. David found himself stuck in the middle of his career, frustrated at life and simply decided to quit without much of a backup plan.
Many a…