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

Money and the Psychology of Motivation

October 10, 2019

Sometimes motivation can be elusive, and sometimes it can be available but ineffective. Jared discusses the psychology of being motivated to earn...

The Power of Delayed Gratification

October 9, 2019

Do you want to enjoy a higher standard of living today or in the future? Buying the “dream home” in your 40s could lead to fewer choices in...

When College Makes No Economic Sense

October 8, 2019

Abandon the idea that college is a golden ticket. In fact, Jared says, it’s often like walking into a giant spinning blade. Find out exactly why...

(Big) Decisions, Decisions

October 2, 2019

Personal finance “experts” shame people for spending money on small luxuries like coffee, which is terrible advice, Jared says. Listen in to hear...

Til Debt Us Do Part

October 1, 2019

Wedding loans are in vogue—but why start off your marriage with lots of debt at a very high interest rate? Jared warns about the risky math behind...

Good Company/Bad Company

September 30, 2019

Jared introduces his “Constraints Theory” of investing, which helps explain why “bad” companies do well. Also up for discussion: why...

Jared’s Favorite Wall Street Story

September 26, 2019

How do you get a raise? Jared shares some negotiating ideas based on his time at Lehman Brothers.

When You Should Drop Your Partner Like Third-Period French

September 25, 2019

Jared talks about why a terrible credit score could be a deal breaker in a relationship, as well as what you need to know about your credit score,...

Why Teenagers Should Have Jobs

September 24, 2019

When burger-flipping isn’t about burger-flipping—Jared talks about what skills young adults must acquire on their first job in order to get a...

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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

In episode 382, Jared discusses why he thinks private equity is one of the biggest bubbles of all time, as well as Roaring Kitty’s blatant market...

People pour their hearts out on Reddit. In episode 381, Jared and Cameron tap into personal finance subreddits, addressing questions about payday...

Anytime a new technology is developed, there’s an initial hype phase where money pours into the space, which leads to overinvestment and...

Would you have more money if you didn’t buy coffee? Perhaps marginally more, but it’s a rounding error in the grand scheme of things. Stop...

Having money in stocks and mutual funds that perform well doesn’t mean you’re creating wealth. In that case, you’re just a passenger along for...

No, it’s not choosing the right mutual fund to invest in or opting for a 15-year mortgage instead of a 30-year one. Not even paying off all your...

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