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.
What’s going to happen to our taxes in 2020? And what lessons will current presidential candidates take from Carter, Wilson, Reagan, and more?...
Clorox or bleach? $2 juice or $10 juice? Expensive doesn’t always mean better, but sometimes it does… Jared categorizes some of the most common...
Ramen at 25 or Alpo at 75—Your Choice
Everyone needs to decide whether they want financial hardship now, or later. Jared discusses which is the better option… why YOLO will lead you to...
A 10-Year Bull Market and You’re Still Stressed?
If you’re stressed about investing, you’re probably making one common, easy-to-fix mistake. Listen in to let Jared relieve your portfolio...
Loans—Why You Should Charge Your Family Interest
Jared shares the must dos and must nots of loaning money to friends and family. (Hint: It’s almost never a good idea.)
More Important than the Stock Market
It’s a weird, volatile investing environment out there. Time to take some actionable, easy-to-follow advice on successful investing from a guy who...
It’s (almost) never too late to start saving for retirement. Here’s how to get started, even if you’re less than a decade away…
Compared to borrowing money to buy a house, borrowing money to go to school is shockingly easy. It’s a disaster waiting to happen, fueled by the...
Personal finance “gurus” berate people into following extreme tactics that are almost never necessary. There are times to spend and times to not...
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 407: Reddit Rabbit Hole Vol. III (Overcome Financial Anxiety)
In episode 407 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs (25% on steel and aluminum) and whether a...
In episode 406 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss a whirlwind of recent headlines, including the impact of tariffs on global markets,...
Episode 405: DeepSeek Disrupts Global AI Race, Nvidia Falters
In episode 405, Cameron and Jared discuss Trump’s first week in office; the rise of China’s AI model DeepSeek and the implications for Nvidia and...
Episode 404: Trump’s Inauguration, Meme Coin, and TikTok Involvement
In this episode of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss a variety of topics ranging from the college football championship to the...
To kick off the new year, Cameron and Jared discuss a variety of topics ranging from the joy of Barry Hannah to the intricacies of the current job...
Episode 402: Proper Diversification and Your Retirement Reality Check (with Josh Jalinski)
Josh Jalinski, founder and CEO of Jalinski Advisory Group and Wealth Quarterback LLC, joins the podcast to discuss the current state of financial...