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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Five days after ankle surgery and I’m a menace on a scooter now.

Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

On Today’s show we chat about the Promise Act - signed by both sides of the aisle to force Congress to seriously negotiate saving Social Security. We start pretty cynical (and rightly so) but end with what YOU should do about social security regardless.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

While the world worries about Iran, the great right-wing pundit Ben Shapiro weighs in on Demi Lovato and Hollywood...you know...because that's the most important thing right now. www.msn.com/en-us/music/...

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

So when our commander in chief was a tv star, someone got fired from the losing team at the end of every episode. Who gets fired for Iraq?

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Not my finest moment, but one we have to learn we can all recover from.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Fielded a great question today around “one more year of work” syndrome — she’s reticent to leave the workforce. I think this is solved two ways: 1) if possible “tiptoe” into retirement to give yourself time to find purpose; 2) move $$ away from safe w/drawal limits to mitigate panic about markets.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

If you’re solving the financial independence problem “for happiness,” how much time do you spend re-massaging your numbers and re-thinking through your solutions? I think the answer is initially: a lot. Then later, it’s nearly zero. You?

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I used to be about “hustle and grind.” Then I realized the happy path is to see what you can accomplish without grinding. How can I work smarter? What work can I avoid to reach the goal? What’s the shortest path?

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Our Michigan Capitol tour guide is a liar. He called this the “Great Seal of Michigan.” Check this out - just an elk and a moose. No seal. One star.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We receive 70 SB guest pitches/week. So it’s a bad idea to begin yours lying about how AI pointed you to my show and you’ve been a fan ever since. Probably not. If you lie about how you know me, how will you treat my Stackers?

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Charlotte - taxi is $50 from city center to airport (took this method into town). Airport “sprinter” bus? $2.20.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Thank you to the Plutus Awards for recognizing me and Stacking Benjamins. It was also my honor to host the show!

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

It’s easy to prioritize everyone else and neglect your own planning. “Pay yourself first” applies to everything, not just setting up your 401k.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

It’s during uncertain times that an investment policy statement comes in handy. Write ahead of time 1) what you will invest, 2) when, and 3) how, and avoid letting panicky you touch the controls.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

From my interview with Bola Sokunbi from Clever Girl Finance: YOU are the biggest asset in your life, not your portfolio. Invest. In. You.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Someone was explaining to me that the market rose yesterday because they believed Trump would end the war. Maybe. But it’s always a mistake to think “I know something” about the market. Another reason? Pensions bought and tdfs reallocated yesterday at Q2 open. Lots of buyers.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

What a game night! First some Star Wars goodness and then we went to NYC to build the Flatiron building. I’m exhausted from saving the world AND having to build an iconic building.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Crystal Bridges is free and the foremost museum of American art in the world.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Hot take: NW Arkansas is THE most under-rated hot spot in the country. If you’ve never been, you have zero clue.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

An interesting question from a listener: she has enough money for her and her husband for their life but they want to leave an inheritance. What’s the better way? Good ETF or buy life insurance? This is a loaded question. Insurance could be the better option but they’d better never need the $$$.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The costs of Iran conflict are beyond the gas pump because so much flows through the Straits of Hormuz. This is why you track spending: to determine how it’s hitting you personally.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Great interview yesterday with Stock Market Maestros authors Lee Freeman-Shor and Clare Flynn Levy. My takeaways! Pro investors: 1) don't "trust their gut" or buy the thing their buddy owns 2) have the humility to exit a bad position 3) review their biases regularly

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! On a day when we celebrate the luck of the Irish (which I hope you have!), remember financial success isn't luck...it's SYSTEMS. What's one thing you can systematize? Here are 3 - Automatic minimum payment on credit cards - $50 to an emergency fund - $100 to a Roth IRA

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Live show on YouTube! The amazing Paul Merriman joins our contributors for the day. It's on our YouTube channel from 3:30 PM ET (ish) to around 4:30 PM ET.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

A nice start to the financial markets this morning. Happy Monday, Bluesky-ers!

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Another (and actually true) story. When One Battle After Another was in theaters, I convinced my spouse to go see The Smashing Machine with Duane Johnson instead. Decent film (6.5 out of 10)...but...now that we know which film was voted best... Oops. #Oscars

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Jimmy Kimmel with jokes that finally land. "Some countries don't support free speech. I'm not at liberty to say which." I'm not sure what he's getting at ;-) #Oscars

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Is it just me, or is it time to fire the writers who came up with these horrible "laughs"? Sigourney Weaver takedown of Kate Hudson? Huh? #Oscars

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

True story - Mom's Neighbor Doug has his own Magic Mike underwear. It helps his confidence when we podcast. #Oscars

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Sinners finally wins! I love that Coogler doesn't vote for winners because he doesn't want to judge his peers. "I don't believe in passing judgment on other filmmakers' work". #Oscars

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Still zero wins for Sinners.Sean Penn wins Best Supporting Actor. #Oscars

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Any time you can sneak in a good Basil Rathbone joke...you've gotta take it. #Oscars

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

The idea of casting as an #Oscar category spills over into the idea of better living. Sometimes you might have the right idea at the wrong time. Or maybe it's the right time but you aren't ready. Great casting and better living mean finding the right group, right activity, and making the most of it.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

I've seen far fewer Oscar-nominated films this year than in the past (mostly because Hollywood hasn't been great post-pandemic and post-strike). That said, the films I did see were remarkably better than in past years.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Weekend - prepping taxes and learning a new board game. With the Oscars tomorrow I’ve brought out Devir’s Red Carpet. You are paparazzi trying to snap photos of the top stars.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

It’s the weekend! What are your money wins this week? Me? I controlled my food waste by only having one restaurant meal and instead cleaning out the fridge.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

So, on our Stacking Adventures show..."Where is Crystal Hammond?" is getting good: Crystal is: - Not in USA - Not in southern hemisphere - Not in a country that bordering Mediterranean - Not in mountains Wanna guess? Leave 1) a "narrowing" guess; and 2) a place. stackingadventures.com/MyStory

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Send a voice message to adventurers

The home of people looking for travel adventures around the globe! Share your story with us here.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Lots of people tell me, "Building a financial plan is important." Yet, we don't. Why do we procrastinate? I loved this @ted-ed.bsky.social video on the topic (and only five minutes long!). Procrastination may not work the way you think it does: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWTN...

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Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

On the other hand, I've also begun using Marblism (AI agents who help with repetitive tasks). This tool feels about 65% ready for market. While "digital agents doing the work nobody on my team truly wants to do" sounds great, I have to spot-check it so often that I might as well do the work myself.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I don't normally talk about my sponsors on social media...but I had no idea what Granola was until they began sponsoring us. I've had LOTS of note-taking tools, but this is hands-down the best one I've used. I have no idea how it parses what's important to quickly. Great job by these developers.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

A few years ago I purchased an Ember mug. Today the newly refreshed and “better” app didn’t recognize it. Then the app struggled to log me in. Then it would pair with the mug but hang. Man, all this tech sure makes my life better.

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Retiremeet 2026! Nearly 300 people hoping to retire well in Seattle with Don and Tom from Talking Real Money. Christine Benz from Morningstar and Paul Merriman were a couple of the heavy-hitters in the speaker lineup (along with some grifter named Saul-Sehy). Photo nearly an hour before event began:

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Joe Saul-Sehy @joesaul-sehy.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

@mlb.com loses again with a horrible call in the Tiger game.

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