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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.

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Update frequency
every 4 days
Average duration
60 minutes
Episodes
1185
Years Active
2013 - 2025
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Interview with Jacob Lund Fisker, Author of “Early Retirement Extreme: A Philosophical and Practical Guide to Financial Independence” RPF0025

Interview with Jacob Lund Fisker, Author of “Early Retirement Extreme: A Philosophical and Practical Guide to Financial Independence” RPF0025

This show is an interview with Jacob from The Early Retirement Extreme book and blog. Jacob is a former physicist who developed a plan that can help anyone, regardless of income, industry, or backgro…
03:05:40  |   Tue 22 Jul 2014
Happiness & Money, Rising US Wages, Economic Patriotism, Top Jobs in Demand, Subprime Bubble in Used Cars, Unlimited Kindle for $10 a Month, Habits of the Wealthy, The Roth IRA Horse Race, and Building Up With Worn-Out Tools RPF0024

Happiness & Money, Rising US Wages, Economic Patriotism, Top Jobs in Demand, Subprime Bubble in Used Cars, Unlimited Kindle for $10 a Month, Habits of the Wealthy, The Roth IRA Horse Race, and Building Up With Worn-Out Tools RPF0024

Monday’s shows are variety shows with me sharing current events and commentary from this past week. The topics are wide-ranging and provocative! Enjoy! Links mentioned in today’s show: Discussion on …
01:22:15  |   Mon 21 Jul 2014
Friday Q and A-What Can I Do To Plan for My Parents’ Long-Term Care When They Don’t Have Any Money? RPF0023

Friday Q and A-What Can I Do To Plan for My Parents’ Long-Term Care When They Don’t Have Any Money? RPF0023

I plan that Friday’s show generally be a Q&A show and today, I planned to answer two questions: one about planning for long-term care needs and the other about what to do with a less-than-stellar 401…
01:06:02  |   Fri 18 Jul 2014
An Introduction to the Statement of Financial Condition or Balance Sheet: A Powerful Tool in Financial Panning if you Understand How it Works! RPF0022

An Introduction to the Statement of Financial Condition or Balance Sheet: A Powerful Tool in Financial Panning if you Understand How it Works! RPF0022

Many times people ask me where to start with the process of financial planning. Today’s show answers that question. If you were assigned to take over a failing business and you wanted to turn it arou…
01:14:28  |   Thu 17 Jul 2014
Stocks, Bonds, & Derivatives: What They Actually Are and How They Actually Work (Foundational Knowledge for All Investment Decisions) RPF0021

Stocks, Bonds, & Derivatives: What They Actually Are and How They Actually Work (Foundational Knowledge for All Investment Decisions) RPF0021

Would you like to know what stocks, bonds, and derivatives actually are and how they actually work? Listen to today’s show to build your foundational knowledge so you’re not fooled by faulty analysis…
01:16:53  |   Wed 16 Jul 2014
“Entrepreneurship is the Only Opportunity to Seek Financial Freedom that is Open to Anyone” – Interview with Jake Desyllas from The Voluntary Life RPF0020

“Entrepreneurship is the Only Opportunity to Seek Financial Freedom that is Open to Anyone” – Interview with Jake Desyllas from The Voluntary Life RPF0020

Today we have an interview with Jake Desyllas, author of “Becoming an Entrepreneur: How to Find Freedom and Fulfillment as a Business Owner” and host of The Voluntary Life Podcast. The primary interv…
00:45:54  |   Tue 15 Jul 2014
A Comprehensive Guide to the Overall Process of Financial Planning for DIYers and Financial Planners (CFP­® Board Job Task Domains) RPF0019

A Comprehensive Guide to the Overall Process of Financial Planning for DIYers and Financial Planners (CFP­® Board Job Task Domains) RPF0019

In today’s show we use the CFP Board’s “Job Task Domains” to frame the financial planning process as a helpful template for DIYers or as necessary information for financial planners. This framework a…

01:20:25  |   Mon 14 Jul 2014
Friday Q and A: Bear Market Investment Strategies, Investment Strategies for House Downpayments, Advice for 18y.o., Most Complicated Thing in My Life, and Thoughts on “The Millionaire Fastlane” RPF-0018

Friday Q and A: Bear Market Investment Strategies, Investment Strategies for House Downpayments, Advice for 18y.o., Most Complicated Thing in My Life, and Thoughts on “The Millionaire Fastlane” RPF-0018

On Fridays I answer your questions! I’ll answer any question you ask me. Today, we discuss: How would I protect my investments from a bear market? How would I invest the money I’m saving for a house …
01:35:34  |   Fri 11 Jul 2014
Should I Stop Paying My Taxes On Moral Grounds? An Interview About War Tax Resistance with David Gross, author of “99 Tactics of Successful Tax Resistance Campaigns” RPF0017

Should I Stop Paying My Taxes On Moral Grounds? An Interview About War Tax Resistance with David Gross, author of “99 Tactics of Successful Tax Resistance Campaigns” RPF0017

In today’s show we move over onto the more “radical” side of financial planning. Today’s show is an interview with David Gross, author of “99 Tactics of Successful Tax Resistance Campaigns.” David wo…
01:06:31  |   Thu 10 Jul 2014
What Advice Would You Give to an 18-Year Old You? RPF0016

What Advice Would You Give to an 18-Year Old You? RPF0016

Today’s show is a bit more general and philosophy focused rather than technical. I decided to use a question from my Twitter exchange with Robbie this morning as the springboard for my show. @Radical…
01:06:58  |   Thu 10 Jul 2014
How to Eliminate Your Taxes! The Basic Foundation You Need to Understand To Do Good Tax Planning RPF0015

How to Eliminate Your Taxes! The Basic Foundation You Need to Understand To Do Good Tax Planning RPF0015

Beginning announcements: We’re live in iTunes! Share this link please! http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-personal-finance-podcast/id896153632 I’ve set up an email list–please consider subscr…
01:41:43  |   Tue 08 Jul 2014
FAQ: The Stock Market is At an All-Time High: Should I Wait for the Market to Go Down To Invest in Stocks? RPF0014

FAQ: The Stock Market is At an All-Time High: Should I Wait for the Market to Go Down To Invest in Stocks? RPF0014

In today’s show, we tackle a Frequently Asked Question about whether I should wait to invest in stocks because of where the market is at. The Dow closed above 17,000 last week. Inevitably, here are t…
00:50:48  |   Mon 07 Jul 2014
The Forgotten History of Retirement: Who Actually Benefits When You Retire? RPF0013

The Forgotten History of Retirement: Who Actually Benefits When You Retire? RPF0013

In today’s show we dig deep into the forgotten history of retirement. Have you ever wondered how we wound up with the retirement system today? Have you ever wondered what political movements led to t…
01:24:41  |   Thu 03 Jul 2014
Exposing One of the Biggest Problems in Financial Planning: Nobody Retires! Ever! RPF0012

Exposing One of the Biggest Problems in Financial Planning: Nobody Retires! Ever! RPF0012

Today on the Radical Personal Finance Podcast, we deal with the elephant in the living room: Nobody ever retires! Especially those who can afford to! Billionaires don’t retire. Poor people can’t reti…
01:34:32  |   Wed 02 Jul 2014
Introduction to the Radical Personal Finance Podcast – The [New] First Episode – RPF0011

Introduction to the Radical Personal Finance Podcast – The [New] First Episode – RPF0011

Today’s show is an introduction to the Radical Personal Finance Podcast. We discuss: My background with financial planning and financial planning media. My frustrations with the financial press. My p…
01:09:12  |   Tue 01 Jul 2014
RPF 0010 – You Are 100% Responsible For Your Income

RPF 0010 – You Are 100% Responsible For Your Income

You are 100% responsible for your income–both creating an income source and for the actual level of your income.  In the US American context, you’re paid exactly what you’re worth in the marketplace.…
00:47:42  |   Mon 05 Aug 2013
RPF 0009 – Why Your House is a Terrible Investment – Interview with James Collins from jlcollinsnh.com

RPF 0009 – Why Your House is a Terrible Investment – Interview with James Collins from jlcollinsnh.com

Today’s show topic is real estate and we’ll be discussing why your house is a terrible investment, how to do a proper rent vs. own calculation, and other wealth building topics with our special guest…
01:55:24  |   Fri 02 Aug 2013
RPF 0008 – Updates for the Show and a Conversation on The Problems and Solutions Facing Our Consumption-Based Society

RPF 0008 – Updates for the Show and a Conversation on The Problems and Solutions Facing Our Consumption-Based Society

Today’s show is a conversation about the current status of the show, some of my mistakes and things I’m working on and it’s also a casual conversation about what’s really important.  We talk about th…
00:56:02  |   Thu 01 Aug 2013
RPF 0007 – Strategies to Achieve Financial Independence at an Early Age – an interview with Brandon, the Mad Fientist

RPF 0007 – Strategies to Achieve Financial Independence at an Early Age – an interview with Brandon, the Mad Fientist

Today, we have an in-depth conversation with Brandon, the Mad Fientist.  If all goes according to plan, Brandon should have enough money by the end of next year (2014) to never have to work again. He…
02:01:20  |   Wed 31 Jul 2013
RPF 0006 – How to Afford Anything You Want in Life – An Interview with Paula Pant from AffordAnything.com

RPF 0006 – How to Afford Anything You Want in Life – An Interview with Paula Pant from AffordAnything.com

Today’s show is an interview with Paula Pant, founder of Afford Anything. Paula is a journalist, globetrotter, entrepreneur, and investor who has traveled to nearly 30 countries before her 30th birth…
01:05:22  |   Tue 30 Jul 2013
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