Funny Money

Bob tries to spout off statistics on how a thinner waist line, regular exercise and healthy eating can lead to higher paychecks and healthier finances.  Sheldon shares how his confidence is up when he’s exercising and eating healthy.  Join their conversation and get inspired to eat & exercise your way to a better financial future. 

Bob & Sheldon talk about simple pleasures that might be costing you. Bob quotes an unknown source on the six guilty pleasures, which Sheldon thinks came from a 1950s report. Nevertheless, Bob harps on over-indulging in pleasures but not to give up your pleasures, just have your pleasures consciously and know what they cost. Sheldon likes to shop and admits to still having his cool overpriced snow boots that have never seen a snowflake. Bob delusional-ly shops at Home Depot, pretending to be an expert craftsman. Where do you overspend on guilty pleasures?

Bob & Sheldon ponder the question of why folks are not saving for their retirement. Sheldon read a source that says 50% of Americans can’t cash a $500 check so folks can barely live in the moment, let alone their future. Bob & Sheldon talk about the various options of what is saving for retirement – pensions, real estate, passive income, and more. Listen in and see if you need to make some changes for your financial future.

Bob and Sheldon talk about vacations. Sheldon took a trip to Mexico without the kids and feels great. Bob laments that he can’t get back on track for vacations like his adventures in the past. A good portion of US workers are letting their paid vacation days go unused. Getting reenergized, helping the economy and taking care of yourself sounds like great incentive to book that next vacation.

Sheldon has a lot of feelings about the debt ceiling as Congress keeps kicking the can forward on resolving the national debt. Bob figures about 97% of the taxpayers have no clue about the debt ceiling. Bob wants picture illustrations to help grasp the enormity of the situation. Is it better to be informed & outraged or blissfully unaware?

Bob and Sheldon talk about how to talk with a spouse or partner about money. Some couples find it hard to broach the subject and others just get divorced over money. Listen in and pick up some helpful tips on chatting with your loved one about your finances.

Bob wants to discuss how to avoid making hasty purchases. Sheldon wonders if its the same thing as an impulse buy. They talk about what constitutes a hasty or impulsive purchase, including investments. Listen in and see if you can relate to making unconscious, hasty purchases.

Bob & Sheldon decide to look on the sunny side of life. Instead of delving into the 6 highest concerns around finances, they look at the positive side of spending, saving and just letting go. The Secret, you've got nothing on Sheldon & Bob.

Bob ponders why his tax clients are so anxious about filing & filing extra early this year. Sheldon keeps bringing up other issues to sidetrack Bob. Bob anxiously attempts to stay on track about filing fears. Are you anxious about filing your taxes? Laugh with Sheldon and Bob as they banter on the possibilities of tax filing anxieties.

Sheldon espouses the benefits & joy of rejection. That which does not kill us makes us stronger. Embrace the Nos. Bob and Sheldon talk about how No means No in the moment but if we can hear the feedback in the no and not take ourselves out, we can learn, grow & thrive from the Nos. Bob and Sheldon talk about rejection and no versus failure. Don't say No to this podcast!

Bob gets all excited to talk about various types of insurance because having insurance can buy peace of mind. Sheldon advocates that this will be the worst podcast ever! After struggling with technology & social media, Bob questions Sheldon on the types of insurance he has and why. Got protection?

Sheldon questions whether he should invest in a vacation home to get him on the home ownership bandwagon. Bob talks about the pros & cons of owning his vacation home from tax & investment perspective. Collecting rent – yes! Dealing with whiny tenants – no! Getting tax write-offs – yes! Listen in and see if you need to be making an offer on your next big ticket item, your own vacation rental home. #vacationrentals #investing #funnymoney

Bob & Sheldon talk about what they plan do to differently in 2017. Bob will continue to be boring and save. Sheldon wants to take more calculated risks and win it all! Investing & saving for the future may not be exciting in the moment but future payouts can be super exciting. Weigh in on Bob & Sheldon’s choices and see what New Money Resolutions you will make for yourself. #resolutions #budget #save #financialhabits

With the stock market hitting all time highs, Sheldon and Bob discuss the prospects of a financial bubble and what it might look like when it pops. Sheldon was drinking an energy drink during this episode which may have triggered his financial conspiracy mind to go a little too far down the rabbit hole. Join in!

Bob wakes up in the middle of the night thinking about debt and loans, but not his debt, as he is fiscally responsible. So, on this episode of Funny Money, Sheldon is made to bear his sole and talk about whether he has leveraged his future through indebtedness. We cover a few different types of debt as well.

Bob and Sheldon revisit a topic from their first podcast. Student loans are a 1.4 trillion dollar debt bomb affecting 40 million people in America. The loans come easy, but they are not easy to repay and almost impossible to shake loose. In this episode Bob gives solutions and Sheldon gives perspective, something he believes is best served before a feast of student debt.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, unless you are budgeting. Budgeting is boring and exposing, and not the kind of exposing that brings holiday cheer. Bob and Sheldon discuss why budgeting for the upcoming year is important and how the process can be difficult.

You have got your mind on your money and your money on your mind, but what about your gut? Bob and Sheldon discuss how to listen to your gut when dealing with money.

T'is the season for debt based holiday cheer! Pour yourself an egg nog. Feel free to make it a good one. Sit back and listen to Bob and Sheldon help you balance your budget during the holidays. Post holiday credit card balance may change your holiday cheer to holiday tears.

Bob and Sheldon use words to discuss the words you use to sell yourself short!! That's a lot of words. Somewhere between "The Secret" and the facts lies a pathway to financial success that only you choose. Do you want to choose the difficult path or the easy path? The way you speak to yourself is the difference maker. Learn how to make adjustments and walk the way of the wealthy.