Episodes
June 18, 2022
As Goes California, So Goes YOUR State | "Journalism" | and Your ACTUAL Retirement Spending...
I'm BACK, for the ATTACK. If you weren't watching the California primary results, I've got a little update for you. And hey, who cares anyway, 'cause California POLICY is cummin' your way, LIKE IT OR NOT. Here's Michael Shel…
May 30, 2022
Double-Check Your Beneficiaries, The Story Of The VFW "Buddy" Poppy...
Quick Memorial Day episode for you... First up, a quick reminder to check and make sure you've got correct and up-to-date beneficiaries designated for all of your retirement accounts. It's the right thing to do on, say, Memo…
May 28, 2022
Rogue Book Club - Finished it: San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger. A Quick Recap
Did you read San Fransicko yet? If not, please buy it here: https://amzn.to/3lekzsE What kind of city do you want to retire in? Is your current town getting better or worse? Why do I harp on the homeless issue? Because it af…
May 26, 2022
Keeping Your BRAIN Healthy: Interview w/Dr. Krystal L. Culler
What can you proactively do to keep your brain healthy when you retire? What to eat? What not to eat? When you retire, will you be a vegetable or will you be sharp? Dr. Krystal L. Culler knows what she's talking about. Learn…
May 22, 2022
Did ESG Investing Just Die? Childfree "Lifestyle"? And SLEEP For Your Brain Health In Retirement
If you haven't heard, they took Tesla off the S&P ESG index. If you're unaware, Tesla makes ELECTRIC CARS. Oh, and if you want to learn more about ESG and what it means, check out the Rogue Retirement Lounge ESG special edit…
May 15, 2022
Rogue Book Club: San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger. Join Me, Won't You?
The Rogue Retirement Lounge book club is back. This time we're reading "San Fransicko" by Michael Shellenberger. Find it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3lekzsE Remember, go to www.rogueretirementlounge.com/crypto to sign up…
May 8, 2022
Listener Mail, Dave Ramsey Disagreements, Portland Circles The Bowl, Bitcoin Flounders...
HEY YOU! Thanks for listening! Could I ask you a huge favor? If you would be willing to give this podcast a positive review on whatever site or player you listen to it on, it'll help more people find the show. And because I'…
May 6, 2022
Always Question Financial Advice From Mainstream Media Sources.
Today I've got a quick episode discussing a couple interesting investing and retirement-related articles I found on CNN.com and the Washington Post. I don't really have a poignant takeaway; just always do your research, dig …
April 28, 2022
WSJ Editorial: Some Fossil Fuel Food For Thought...
Hey all -- today we're veering off the retirement planning path yet again, but it's important, because, in the name of saving the planet, legislators and activists are logjamming LNG pipelines, thereby cutting off supply, th…
April 26, 2022
Another Inflation Rant?!? The HALF-LIFE Of YOUR Money In Retirement And More...
Hopefully this will be the last episode where I whine about inflation. But I think there are a couple points you need to keep in mind as you do your retirement planning. Your money might be losing value faster than you think…
April 17, 2022
Your Host Might Be An A-Hole. Listener Message About My Lack Of Compassion
Hey hey hey!! I'm back with a quick reply to listener email regarding my lack of compassion for Portland's ever-growing population of homeless folks. FOR YOUR REVIEW - Here's a link to that Atlantic article about the crazy s…
April 15, 2022
Retire In Portland? Listener Email Answered. Librarians UNDER ASSAULT!!! Look out!
Today's a quick episode just to answer an email from a listener. Will asks, should he move to Portland to be closer to family? My response: Well, if you want a quick, insider's look at the state of the city of Portland in 2…
April 10, 2022
Celebrity Interview! Toby Mathis: Tax Attorney, Author, Investor And All-Around Cool Guy.
Okay folks, in this episode of the Rogue Retirement Lounge, I'm very proud to have Toby Mathis Joining me. Toby is a tax attorney, he’s one of the founding partners of Anderson Advisors, which is a nationwide tax and asset p…
April 7, 2022
More DUMB Advice from Dave Ramsey. REALLY Dumb. Credit Card Rewards, and More...
Hey, your favorite retirement planning podcast is BAAAAAAAACK... Today I've got a little rant about some stupid Dave Ramsey advice I heard. Also, I mention two books by Saifedean Ammous that you really should read: Fiat Stan…
March 20, 2022
Digital Mattress Money: How To ANONYMOUSLY Buy Bitcoin...
Yes, I realize this is a retirement planning podcast. But... Let's face it: You're being watched. You're being tracked. You're being followed. You have FAR LESS privacy than you might think. Buying Bitcoin is not anonymous. …
March 17, 2022
Macroeconomic Darkness: A 14-Step Scenario. Dystopia Awaits... Or Does It?
Today's episode isn't really about retirement planning, per se. It's more about what a currency crisis, coupled with mega-inflation and recession might look like, right here at home in the good ol' US of A. It's not pretty, …
March 12, 2022
The Jeremy Keil Interview, Part II. How Prepared Are You For Retirement? Do You Need Help From An Expert?
If you haven't listened to part one of my interview with Jeremy, check it out here: https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/financial-advisors-i-like-and-trust-the-jeremy-keil-interview-part-i/ Here's Jeremy's company website:…
March 5, 2022
Russian Economic Implosion: An Insider's Take. No Keys, No Coins. Social Security Retirement COLA.
Could your retirement savings be confiscated? Frozen? Bankrupted out of existence? How do you protect your wealth in an age when it's pretty much all ones and zeroes? What will sanctions do to the Russian economy? Well, list…
Feb. 28, 2022
Financial Advisors I Like And Trust: The Jeremy Keil Interview, Part I
So in a previous episode, I might have mentioned I don't trust some financial advisors. But there are some I really trust and respect, and I've got one on the show today. His name's Jeremy Keil and he's with Keil Financial P…
Feb. 27, 2022
Why I Don't Trust Financial Advisors (Or At Least Some Of Them)
Okay my friends, in today's podcast I'm probably gonna come off like a complete a-hole, but I can't help myself. I recently heard a podcast, hosted by a financial advisor, that had some really bad (in my opinion) information…
Feb. 23, 2022
Your Wealth, Seized? And Central Bank Digital Currency Rundown: What The Hell Is Programmable Money?
So you've heard about the Canadian Government invoking the Emergencies Act... You've heard about them freezing bank accounts and even freezing crypto wallets. Is that really possible? Yes. Could your government freeze or sei…
Feb. 19, 2022
Alternative Investments | Macro | Crypto | Debt | The Zach Morrow Interview.
Okay, today's a good one. Grab some popcorn and sit back, because this podcast has some great nuggets of information from Zach Morrow. Zach Morrow has worked hand in hand with Boron Capital™ for nearly 5 years. With a strong…
Feb. 13, 2022
MORE Inflation Talk? Yep. It WILL Affect YOUR Retirement. And Wells Fargo Comes Out With Their Crypto Report.
Well, if you know me at all, you know I'm a bit obsessed with inflation (and taxes). Today we'll go into the insidious nature of inflation as it relates to normal, everyday, workin' folks. Also, the new crypto report from We…
Feb. 9, 2022
Modern Monetary Theory: An Intro. Redfin Real Estate Forecast for 2022. BAD Social Security ROI For Your Retirement
HEYHEYHEY! Is real estate in your retirement plan? Are you behind on retirement savings and hoping to make up for it with Social Security? Have you ever heard of Modern Monetary Theory? Well, today we're gonna talk about all…