Be Smart by Jared Dillian

Be Smart by Jared Dillian


Latest Episodes

Financial Trauma
August 31, 2023

Growing up in poverty scars us for life and distorts our relationship with money. The good news: It helps us develop mindful financial habits. The bad: We often dont experience life to the fullest be

Don’t Be a Garbage Human Being
August 17, 2023

The mark of a good person is the ability to be genuinely happy for another person and their success. In todays podcast, Jared discusses how envy often creeps into the DNA of garbage human beings, ins

You Have to Want Money to Get Money
August 10, 2023

You cant just sit around and expect a million dollars to fall into your lap. It doesnt work that way. The first step to getting more money is wanting it. And its okay to want more money; it doesnt

The Snobs vs. the Slobs
July 13, 2023

Long-time guest David Mannen joins Jared Dillian to catch up on summer happenings, including writing short stories and the just do it mentality, student loans, how politicians often mirror TV evange

Don’t Buy Cheap Crap
June 22, 2023

If you're going to spend money, spend money on quality stuffnot junk thats destined to end up in the landfill in 12 months. Jared discusses buying items that last, ways to spend money on experiences

Stop Worrying About the Little Stuff
June 15, 2023

The little stuff does not matter. If you want to buy the fancy name-brand Ziploc bags, buy the Ziploc bags. The accumulation of small decisions does not add up to a meaningful amount of money. It's no

Spending Money Is Worth It
May 18, 2023

Spending money to try new things and experience new places is priceless. But people won't do it. They get stuck on the number in their bank account, which causes them to miss out on a lot of life. Whi

Personal Finance in Las Vegas
April 27, 2023

What role does gambling play in personal finance? Are you allowed to gamble if you want to lead a stress-free financial life? Jared answers these questions and more as he recaps his recent trip to Las

Shit You Have to Pay For
April 20, 2023

Seems like every time you turn around, theres something you have to pay for. In this episode, Jared discusses the unforeseen expenses youre never ready for, how they cause stress in your finances, a

How About Those Huskies?
April 13, 2023

The UConn Huskies dominating March Madness, weight gain, business updates, and more. Jared and long-time guest David Mannen discuss life, work, and hitting the gym.