Funny Money

Bob & Sheldon argue over who is going to win the megamillions as Powerball hits an all time high. Listen in as they dream about how they will spend their money as well as discuss lotto winner nightmares. Keep the dream alive. Buy a lotto ticket!

Bob is obsessed with HGTV. Bob has been watching back to back episodes of Tiny Houses. Bob wants to dissect the pros & cons of tiny house living. Save some money, live in your own house (aka shoebox), travel the world and appreciate that some things come in small packages. However, 44% of tiny house owners one regret is that they didn't get something bigger. Maybe a tiny house really isn't a big deal. Listen and laugh.

Bob & Sheldon listen to Sheldon's interview with the legendary Jim Rogers to breakdown Jim's take on the current financial situation. Slightly depressing that the next financial crisis could be the worst in our lifetime, according to Jim Rogers. Listen in and look for the humor.

Sheldon shares the details of his interview with legendary Jim Rogers with Bob. Jim predicts that the next crisis is going to be the worst crisis in any of our lifetimes. If you cry wolf enough times, you will eventually be right. Right? Listen in and see where your financial POV falls on the spectrum of amazing things ahead versus end of the financial world.

Ever take the time to look at an actual $20 bill or a $100 bill? Cash is king. Join Bob & Sheldon breakdown the currency. Do you even have actual cash or just debit cards? What's in your wallet?

Lower your expectations!!! Have you ever spent money that you haven't gotten yet? Spent that bonus or lottery winnings only to find out that the money ain't coming your way. Ever have that expectation that all of your stock purchases will be winners. Check out Bob & Sheldon as they laugh about their failed expectations. Great expectations don't always mesh with reality so find the balance.

Ever get stuck splitting the check with a large group of folks & you didn't even get a drink? Listen in as Bob & Sheldon share their war stories on getting stuck paying the bill OR figuring out how to get out of paying the bill. Think back on all those checks you paid for (or didn't or shouldn't have) so that going forward, you can make sure you only pay for your portion. (and then some!)

Are you one of many that is NO longer shopping at the mall or heading down to your local retail store for your spending habits? Listen in as Sheldon & Bob talk about the Retail Apocalypse that is beginning to take place as more folks spend online and malls & retailers are starting to close their doors. Is there a simple solution? Maybe not, but stay informed and look for the humor in it.

When getting ready to have your hair cut, fixing the house, dealing with electrical repairs, have you ever thought, "I could do that?" AND several hundreds of dollars later, after you call the professional, you swear you will never Do It Yourself again. Listen in as Bob & Sheldon talk about the pros & cons of DIY or hiring a professional. Sheldon pays the experts and Bob always tries to save a buck. Should you do THAT?

Bob & Sheldon talk about how your beliefs and expectations might play a role in your current & future financial situation.  If you are heading to New York from Los Angeles, are you going to walk, drive or fly?  In the same way with your finances, what vehicles will you use to get you where you want to be?  Have a laugh or a cry as they discuss mental mapping and ways to get out of your own way.

Coffin in dirt or Consumed by fire?  If you are like everyone else, you will most likely die at some point.  Listen in with Bob & Sheldon as they talk about getting your affairs in order before your expiration date so everyone else doesn’t have to guess what you wanted.  That way, you can have the last laugh!

See your future, be your future.  We often pray for money but is there a spiritual component to your finances?  Is the Secret for you?  Do you intentionally manifest abundance in your life?  Listen & laugh as Bob & Sheldon discuss intentions, being broke, having abundance and expressing gratitude.

Is your spending impacted by fads?  Are you making financial choices that are serving you in the short term or the long haul?   Listen and ponder your financial situation as Bob & Sheldon explore financial choices.  You may be having a Fad-bulous life at the moment, but at what cost?

Bob thought it would be a great idea to look at the top 35 jobs that don’t require a college BS degree.  Sheldon thinks it could be the worst topic ever.  Bob is slightly fixated on Boilermakers & repairing big covered vats of liquids. Tired of doing the same old job.  Have a listen to see if there are any appealing job options for you.

Bob & Sheldon talk about the pros & cons borrowing & lending money with family. Are you the family bank or the family borrower?  Sheldon says paying back family is his lowest priority & that is probably true for many folks.  Want to lend money & maybe not see it get repaid? Listen in & see if you want to rethink that lending strategy.

In this episode, Bob talks about how our emotions drive our decisions.  Bob shares his outrage at paying $3 for mints at the airport but happily pays $100 for good sushi.  They discuss how much easier is it to get off course when the money is flowing.   Listen in and do a self-check on where you go emotionally when it comes to financial decisions. 

In this episode, Sheldon breaks down the 08 crisis and how the FED's actions have created a global debt bubble which will pop at the end of this year! YAY!!!!  Maybe not so funny but important info.  Bob tries to lighten the mood on a heavy but relevant topic.  Are you prepared for a financial crisis?  Listen in & get some tips on preparing for the inevitable.

Yes, you are special.  You don’t have to pay taxes this year.  It’s optional.  You wish. Join in and listen as Sheldon resists the idea that he has to pay taxes in normal tax brackets, when he should get to be in tax brackets with Mitt Romney & Donald Trump. Bob shares tax nightmare stories as well as the reoccurring question from clients of “Why do I have to pay taxes?  I’m special”. Thank goodness debtors prison is no longer or a good number of folks might just be serving time! Find us on Facebook and share a tax nightmare story of yours.

Yes, you are special.  You don’t have to pay taxes this year.  It’s optional.  You wish. Join in and listen as Sheldon resists the idea that he has to pay taxes in normal tax brackets, when he should get to be in tax brackets with Mitt Romney & Donald Trump.  Bob shares tax nightmare stories as well as the reoccurring question from clients of “Why do I have to pay taxes?  I’m special”. Thank goodness debtors prison is no longer or a good number of folks might just be serving time! Find us on Facebook and share a tax nightmare story of yours.

Sheldon share his story of living on the edge this past week for a solid eight hours, which prompts Bob and Sheldon to laugh and cry about past experiences of living on the edge. They reflect on how living on the edge can be much more expensive and time consuming.  Spending the day taking the bus, writing post-dated over-drafted checks, paying for gas with quarters  or having to rollerblade to pick up your drunk girlfriend can take its toll when you are constantly scrambling to stay afloat.  Listen in and see if you can relate to living on the edge.