Don't Buy Cheap Crap

In this episode of the BE SMART podcast, hosts Jared and Cameron discuss a range of topics from sports to market trends. They analyze the current state of the stock market, the implications of rising gold and silver prices, and the impact of political investing. Jared shares his ...  Show more

Jared and Cameron discuss the current state of the market, the AI bubble's impact on the economy, private equity challenges, trends in precious metals and cryptocurrencies, banking consolidation, and the implications of the ongoing government shutdown and economic data blackout. 

Scott breaks down the best and worst purchases he’s ever made, and why he prefers spending money on experiences rather than things. He also shares how his childhood still impacts the way he thinks about spending. Scott and Ed then discuss how to navigate spending in common situat ...  Show more

Do you spend money on things that other people might consider to be a waste of money?

In this podcast episode, we'll speak about some things that we think are a waste or money so that you can widen your vocabulary and improve your listening skills. 

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Sometimes we buy things that we later regret spending on: a new sweater that's already falling apart, or a thrifted "vintage" vase that turns out to be a mass-produced dupe. In the moment, it's difficult to resist the temptation of making a purchase. But with a few pointed questi ...  Show more

It’s time to go Parks-and-Rec on this episode and talk about treating yo self while still being a responsible adult and not breaking the bank. There’s nothing wrong with the occasional treat- we all want to be able to splurge every now and again. But we also need to make sure tha ...  Show more