Episodes

108
May 27, 2024

Memorial Day: Thank A Vet, Update Your Beneficiaries, And Learn About The Memorial Day Poppies

Quick encore of the Memorial Day 2022 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, Memorial Day, when the markets are closed. And the story of the VFW "Buddy" Poppy. Here's the poem: "In Flanders Fields" BY JOHN MCCRAE In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, ...
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May 26, 2024

First They Ignore You, Then They Laugh At You, Then They Fight You, Then You Win

Hey y'all, today's a ROCKIN' episode, filled with kickass info, sarcasm, profanity, and other assorted nuggets of goodness. Remember: Dave Ramsey HATES Bitcoin. Remember: I love Bitcoin. Remember: Peter Zeihan HATES Bitcoin. And go HERE to start your Bitcoin SEP IRA - https://rogueretirementlounge.com/sep If you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com Check out more episodes at my retirement planning podcast website: www.rogueretirem...
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April 27, 2024

Die With ZERO? Spend Your Entire Nest Egg By The Time You Die??

So everyday I get email news updates about retirement planning articles. Honestly, most are shit. (Ever see the Motley Fool?) Today one caught my eye; it was a very brief synopsis of the book, "Die With Zero" on Business Insider. Today's a quick rundown on that article with some commentary by your kickass host. Enjoy, and remember: Learn about Bitcoin. Speaking of Bitcoin, I hold the majority of mine with Swan. Why? Because I trust them (and you know I've been burned, so I'm extra sensitive) ...
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April 21, 2024

Get FREE Bitcoin for FREE at NO Charge for FREE! That's Right: FREE!

In less than two years I've earned over $5,000 worth of free bitcoin using the dumb ideas in this episodes. You can too! So in the words of John Wayne, listen up and listen tight. You'll be glad you did. Some resources for you: Venmo Lolli Gemini Fold Take the Pomp Crypto Academy course, get 30% off and get $50 directly from me. How cool am I?? Here's the lowdown for the POMP Crypto Academy: Application What you need to do: Fill out the application. The last question in the application is "D...
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March 23, 2024

Bitcoin 101: How To Buy Your First Bitcoin

Today we're going to look at three ways to buy your first bitcoin: 1) Inside your brokerage account with the new ETFs 2) Using apps on your phone 3) Buying in an exchange This is basic stuff, but you might learn something. And if you want to check out Swan, go here: www.swan.com If you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com Check out more episodes at my retirement planning podcast website: www.rogueretirementlounge.com Follow me on...
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March 13, 2024

Listener Hate Mail! And Bitcoin Bullishness For YOU!

Today I answer an email from some turd named Ron. Listen up, 'cause we get into some REAL TALK about the bullish situation with Bitcoin right now. Are you in? I said, ARE YOU IN?!?!?!?!?!? I love you. I care about your future. I care about your financial stability in retirement. That's why I want you to have some Bitcoin in your holdings. Can't you feel the love? Don't be a dumbass. If you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com Check...
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Nov. 18, 2023

Retiring in a Post-October 7th World... How F*cked Are We; How F*cked Will We Be?

Today we're gonna take a quick detour. Well, a not-so-quick detour, actually. If you haven't heard it, you need to hear the speech Bari Weiss gave at the Federalist Society recently. If you don't wanna hear my semi-literate, stammering preamble, you can skip ahead to around 11:30. Her speech is the most important piece of content I've consumed in 2023. Please listen. Bari Weiss is the founder and editor of The Free Press and host of the podcast Honestly. From 2017 to 2020 Weiss was an opinion...
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Nov. 2, 2023

Gold-Buggery: Do You Need Gold In Your Retirement Plan To Hedge Against Inflation?

We've been seeing and hearing ads for gold. Coins, bars, etc., to add to your portfolio as a hedge against inflation. But is it sound strategy? Listen up, SUCKAS! Time to get some precious, precious-metal EDU-cation! Also, go here to subscribe to Simon Black's newsletter: https://www.sovereignman.com/ If you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com Check out more episodes at my retirement planning podcast website: https://www.roguereti...
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Oct. 11, 2023

The Anthony Scaramucci Interview. Rogue Retirement Lounge Episode 100!

First off, for everyone who's stuck with my through this, my 100th episode, a big, fat, obese THANK YOU! I do this podcast because I love you and I want you to have a kickass retirement. On today's show, I'm honored to have Anthony Scaramucci. You may know him from his 11-day stint working for Trump, and you may have seen him on the reality show, "Special Forces..." But there's a lot more to Anthony than meets the eye, and that's why I wanted to talk to him. He's VERY smart, he's very successf...
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Sept. 28, 2023

Can Hyperinflation In Argentina Be Fun? NPR Says "Si Señor!"

Today on your favorite retirement podcast, I'm breaking down a really dumb episode of NPR's "Planet Money" podcast. Listening to them make light of the Argentinian inflation crisis made me wanna slap someone, but I thought YOU might find their treatment of the issue interesting. So, because I LOVE YOU and I CARE ABOUT YOU, I put together some excerpts from the episode and broke down some of the ridiculousness I encountered. Overall, I probably come off like a total dick (and maybe I do in every...
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Sept. 22, 2023

Be a Landlord Without Being a Landlord: The Whitney Sewell Interview

Is real estate part of your retirement plan? If not, it should be. (not financial advice) One EASY way to get exposure to real estate, without actually buying it yourself, is through real estate syndications. And today's guest, Whitney Sewell, is a very successful syndicator. **Disclosure: I have money invested in one of Whitney's syndications. If you're interested in a passive way to get into real estate, you need to hear this episode. If you want to know more about Whitney, check out www.l...
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Aug. 29, 2023

Rogue Replay: 4 Reasons Entrepreneurs Suck At Retirement Planning

Hey buds! Today I'm bringing back the first full episode of the Rogue Retirement Lounge podcast. This one's a review of why we entrepreneurs ain't so great at retirement planning. I've talked to tons of self-employed people and there are FOUR main reasons we're at a disadvantage for retirement planning and saving. You'll hear about them in today's replay episode and you'll also find out some tips on how to handle any of the four. So sit back, grab a cold one, loosen that belt buckle a notch or...
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Aug. 26, 2023

Some Subtle (and Not-So-Subtle) Signs of DARK TIMES AHEAD...

I've been seeing all the same stuff you've been seeing that indicate ROUGH ROADS ahead. Today I'm gonna drone on about some of the signs I've been seeing that tell me we're in for dark times in multiple markets. I think about retirement all the time. I think about Bitcoin all the time. I want you to own some Bitcoin for your retirement. I care about you and I don't want you to get left behind when the price of Bitcoin goes absolutely parabolic. But I also want you to learn about why our curr...
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Aug. 17, 2023

San Francisco Zombietown Report | Bring Back Insane Asylums??

Hey y'all, the Rogue Retirement Lounge is back with more crap that might not be related to retirement. I love you all, but I cannot love you PROPERLY until you follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoungeRogue If you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com Check out more episodes at my retirement planning podcast website: https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/ Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lairdgrainger/
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July 8, 2023

What The Hell Is A Yield Inversion? And How Might It Affect YOU???

Here you go kids: A brief introduction to the concept of bond yield inversions. Will it affect your retirement planning? Maybe so, maybe not. If you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com Check out more episodes at my retirement planning podcast website: https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/ Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/LoungeRogue Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lairdgrainger/
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May 19, 2023

BLOCKFI NEWS: Wallet Holders To Get Their Bitcoin Back!!!

According to docket #923 in the Blockfi Bankruptcy case, the judge has ruled in favor of the wallet holders. Full story in today's episode of the Rogue Retirement Lounge retirement planning podcast...
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March 25, 2023

Can You Withdraw $25,000 From Your Bank With No Notice? This Week I Tried...

So just for giggles, earlier this week I popped into my local credit union and requested a withdrawal of $25K from my account. I did this with a mic on so I could share it with you... If you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com Check out more episodes at my retirement planning podcast website: https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/ Follow me on twitter! https://twitter.com/LoungeRogue Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com...
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March 9, 2023

More Blockfi Delays? Yes. And some strangeness in the proceedings...

Today's a quick note about a letter that just got filed in the Blockfi bankruptcy proceedings. So why would a company facilitating 1031 exchanges even HAVE a Blockfi interest account? Weird, huh? IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS CASE, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT: https://rogueretirementlounge.com
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Feb. 27, 2023

Blockfi: What the hell is going on? And does this change my Bitcoin thesis???

Hey kids, it's me! I'm back! Today's topic isn't particularly pleasant. We're talking about Blockfi. Do you have assets stuck there? Well, listen up and maybe there's a bit of good news for you. By the way, I took somewhat of a break from this podcast while I enjoyed a kickass NFL season and kind of enjoyed being very busy with work. But I'm back and I appreciate YOUR patience. Things should be back to about an episode a week from now until the 2023 football season starts...
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Aug. 29, 2022

Talking F.I.R.E. With Diania Merriam. You Might Want To Take Some Notes...

Whether you're 40 years away from retirement and you've just started doing your planning, or if you're already retired, there's some serious money wisdom in this episode. Diania Merriam is the host of the Optimal Finance Daily Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-finance-daily/id1090822398 She also started the EconoME Conference: www.economeconference.com I really enjoyed this conversation -- we covered a lot more than just F.I.R.E., so pour yourself a beer, grab a coffee, w...
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Aug. 15, 2022

RSI Explained. Learn About The Relative Strength Index Here!

Sometimes you're looking at your retirement account. You're thinking to yourself, "Self? I'm gonna need this money to live on for, like, 30 years. If I'm gonna make an investment, what are some indicators that could help me make that decision?" We've all had this chat with ourselves thousands of times, right? Well, maybe not, but either way, sometimes, before you do something that you might regret, like smoking crack, hiring a hooker from Craigslist, saying 'yes' when your buddy says, "Smell my...
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Aug. 12, 2022

The US Reaches Zero Inflation: Thanks Joe!!! | Inflation Rant #14 and The Cantillon Effect Explained

Is this your favorite retirement planning podcast? It sure is mine! Now, if you have a moment, please give me a five-star review. It'll help me get found by other smart folks and it'll make you feel good! So our president claimed zero inflation for July. Here's where you can see the clip: https://www.yahoo.com/now/biden-says-zero-inflation-july-160404223.html Here's the dumb Slate article defending the old man: https://slate.com/business/2022/08/biden-zero-inflation-republicans-economy.html ...
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Aug. 8, 2022

Are We In Another Dotcom Boom? | Three Senators Lecture Fidelity About "Digital Assets"

HEY HEY HEY! We're living in interesting times, am I right? Venture capital firms are investing BOAT-LOADS of dough into the crypto/Web 3 space. Are we having a repeat of the dotcom bubble? Maybe... Speaking of VC, here's a link to Andreeson Horowitz's "Team" page, as I mentioned in today's episode: https://a16z.com/about/team/ As promised, here's the EXCELLENT paper from Fidelity about Bitcoin: https://www.fidelitydigitalassets.com/sites/default/files/documents/bitcoin-first.pdf Here's the ...
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Aug. 5, 2022

I'm BAAAAACK. What's New? | San Francisco in Person | Shinzo Abe in Memoriam

Hey y'all. It's me! I'm back for the ATTACK, JACK! Today is just about catching up, a brief account of my San Francisco trip, some Bitcoin news and a little reading about the career of Shinzo Abe. Here's a link to the Guardian article about Abe: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/08/shinzo-abe-obituary And remember: Bitcoin, in 2022, priced under $50K, is a GIFT FROM GOD. Remember, go to www.rogueretirementlounge.com/crypto to sign up for your own Blockfi account. You'll get up to a ...
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