Be Smart by Jared Dillian

Mar 06 2025 100 ep. 15 mins 210
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Money is hard to make, keep, and control—and almost everyone gets it wrong sometimes. Now, ex-Wall Street trader Jared Dillian is here to talk to you about money: from sorting out your personal finances to killing it on the stock market and everything in between. If you want to own your life—instead of borrowing or renting it—you need to start listening today. Music: Rylan Taggart - Lost Secret

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Ep. 409: Tariff-Driven Economic Slowdown Has Investors on Edge

Mar 06 2025 18 mins  
In episode 409 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared break down the implications of a proposed US crypto reserve, the recent suspension of anti-money laundering laws by the Treasury Department, and the challenges facing US agriculture. They also discuss the US economic slowdown, the performance of Treasury bonds, and the controversial private credit ETF, PRIV.

Episode 408: US Economic Growth Increasingly Relies on the Rich

Feb 26 2025 22 mins  
In episode 408 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss market trends, consumer sentiment, wealth disparity, and how the US economy is increasingly reliant on the top 10% of earners, as well as the implications of US-China relations on international investments. They also explore the current state of the gold market, rising costs of staples like coffee and eggs, and the

Episode 407: Reddit Rabbit Hole Vol. III (Overcome Financial Anxiety)

Feb 13 2025 16 mins  
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 full-scale US trade war against the world will deliver a “stagflationary shock” to the US economy. Plus, predictions for stocks and gold, the tax code’s controversial treatment of the profits of private equity, venture capital,

Episode 406: Tariff Man—Trump Blinks in Trade War

Feb 06 2025 22 mins  
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, the response of the US dollar and gold, Elon Musk's cost-cutting initiatives, trends in private equity, Robinhood's new sports betting feature, the importance of real estate in investment portfolios, and what’s on deck for the Fed

Episode 405: DeepSeek Disrupts Global AI Race, Nvidia Falters

Jan 30 2025 16 mins  
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 other tech stocks; investors flocking to the safety of US government bonds; the impact of tariffs on global markets; inflation and food insecurity in America; and this week’s economic indicators, including thoughts on the Fed’s n

Episode 404: Trump’s Inauguration, Meme Coin, and TikTok Involvement

Jan 23 2025 14 mins  
In this episode of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss a variety of topics ranging from the college football championship to the inauguration of Donald Trump to the implications of TikTok's national security concerns and Trump’s declaration to “not let TikTok stay dark.” They also discuss the recent debut of Trump's meme coin and its effects on the crypto market,

Episode 403: Trudeau Resigns, Trump 2.0 Looms, and 2025's Crazy Start

Jan 09 2025 18 mins  
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 market and economic trends. They dive into Jared's upcoming writing projects—including The Awesome Portfolio, a novel to rival The Hunger Games, and an essay collection due out this summer—while also analyzing market dynamics, with

Episode 402: Proper Diversification and Your Retirement Reality Check (with Josh Jalinski)

Dec 20 2024 48 mins  
Josh Jalinski, founder and CEO of Jalinski Advisory Group and Wealth Quarterback LLC, joins the podcast to discuss the current state of financial advisors, the significance of diversification in investment strategies, and the behavioral aspects of finance. The discussion also dives into the role of Bitcoin in modern portfolios and the implications of mainstream financial instituti

Episode 401: Why Investors Should Diversify Outside of US Assets

Dec 05 2024 18 mins  
In episode 401 of the BE SMART podcast: a friendly wager on Bitcoin, market analysis focusing on the US dollar and private equity trends, how the US stock market as a percentage of global market cap is an enormous bubble, and why the US in 2024 resembles Japan in 1990. Plus, a look into the mailbag from Jared’s readers and listeners, including questions about Epsilon Theory, swe

Episode 400: Investors Are Betting on a Market Melt-Up 🤔

Nov 21 2024 18 mins  
In this milestone 400th episode of the BE SMART podcast, hosts Cameron and Jared discuss a range of topics including post-election market reactions, implications of capping credit card interest rates, the AI frenzy in private equity, predictions for Bitcoin, and the impact of new government efficiency initiatives. They also dive into key cabinet picks, economic implications of pot