Radical Personal Finance

Joshua J Sheats, MSFS, CFP, CLU, ChFC, CASL, CAP, RHU, REBC is a financial planner who teaches people how to live a rich life now while building a plan for financial freedom in 10 years or less. He mixes creative approaches to lifestyle design, deep-dive financial planning techniques, and hard-core business strategy to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to build financial independence.

1159 episodes

Most Recent Episodes

December 10, 2024

1074-Why You Should Use Apple or Google Pay Instead of a Physical Credit Card

Learn this and many more useful tricks in the RPF Academy: www.RPFacademy.com.

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December 6, 2024

1073-Friday Q&A: Implementing Financial Plans Turning $120k into $2,500/mo, Asset Rich and Cash Poor

On today's Q&A show we discuss: 1:45 What moves people to take action on their financial plan? 32:51 How do I turn $120,000 into $2,500 a month? 51:44 I am asset rich and cash poor; how do I...

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December 5, 2024

1072-Why I Stopped Canceling My Credit Cards Every December (and what I do instead!)

Learn this and many other useful tricks in the new RPFacademy! Sign up today before the first live class! www.RPFacademy.com (And make sure to buy my International Escape Plan course before the Cyber...

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December 3, 2024

1071-Civil Asset Forfeiture…Progress?

US suspends controversial asset-forfeiture program targeting airline travelers Make 2025 your most financially productive year ever! www.RPFacademy.com

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December 2, 2024

1070: Cyber Monday Sale: Reflections on Building An International Escape Plan, 5 Years Later

In today's podcast I reflect on 5 years of expat life after fleeing the USA. Get 50% off my International Escape Plan Course with code CYBERMONDAY2024 with this direct link: ...

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November 25, 2024

"An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving" by Louisa May Alcott

Today, in celebration of the American holiday "Thanksgiving Day," I want to share with you a recording of short story written by Louisa May Alcott, called "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving." The audio...

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November 22, 2024

1069-Friday Q&A: Laid Off, Building a Better FAFSA, RPF Academy, Voluntary Buyout

On today's Friday Q&A show we discuss: 1:00 I just got laid off...now what? 13:16 How can I arrange my affairs for a better FAFSA? 24:43 Will the Career & Income Course be in the RPF...

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November 15, 2024

1068-RPF Academy: Walking With You Step-by-Step to Financial Freedom

I want 2025 to be your best and most profitable year yet! And I'd like to ask you to give me the opportunity to coach you week-by-week towards that goal. I'm excited to introduce you to my new...

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November 8, 2024

1067-Friday Q&A: Liability Insurance Amounts, Gifting Money, International Privacy, Pathways to Financial Advisor

On today's Friday Q&A show we discuss: 1:01 How do I know how much liability insurance to buy? 8:26 Can my mom gift me money instead of paying me rent? 13:51 I'm interested in international...

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November 6, 2024

1066: You—And the Country—Are Ten Years From a Total Transformation; Don't Give Up!

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October 30, 2024

1065-Understanding American Culture: American Football

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October 28, 2024

1064-Should I Relocate From Brazil to USA for More Opportunity?

A Brazilian listener is wrestling with the idea of moving to the USA for more opportunities for his son. Let's see if we can find some solutions to his problem!

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October 18, 2024

1063-Friday Q&A: Choosing Content, Renting House, Planning a Family Trip to Europe

On today's Q&A podcast we cover: 1:00 How should we filter our content intake? 21:35 Should I rent out my big house to roommates? 44:52 How do we plan a family trip to Europe? If you'd like...

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October 16, 2024

1062-Should I Focus On Getting a Different Job With Better Benefits?

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October 15, 2024

1061-My Favorite Personal Finance School Curriculum Author: Stanley Schmidt, Life of Fred

On today's podcast I share with you an interview with the author of my favorite personal finance school curriculum: Stanley Schmidt. Enjoy! Financial Choices, Life of Fred Life of Fred Math Books...

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October 14, 2024

1060-Financial Goals Everyone Should Set (11): Always Be Fully and Properly Insured

Do I Need Insurance? A Mental Model to Analyze Methods of Dealing With Risk RPF0091

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October 10, 2024

1059-Lessons I Learned From 6 Countries In Asia

I have just returned from a 3-week Asia Tour and in today's podcast I want to tell you a little about the lessons I learned in South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, China, and Hong Kong.

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September 26, 2024

1058-Insight and Advice Related to Family Travel and International Living

On today's podcast I share some hard-won lessons and insights into the challenges of family travel and international living and solutions to those problems.

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