Episodes

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…
Jan. 30, 2022

How To Buy Gold Without Getting Screwed. Practical Info To Minimize Your Costs. Is Gold Part Of Your Retirement Plan?

People say owning gold is a hedge against inflation and should be part of your retirement plan. But should it really be a part of your investment portfolio? And does it really act as a hedge against inflation? Well, I'll let…
Jan. 23, 2022

Side Hustles 4 YOU, Part DEUX. The Adam Schaeuble Interview! Plus: FIRE Tips To Accelerate Your Retirement Plan

Today's a special episode, so listen up! Adam Schaeuble is the host of the EXCELLENT podcast, Podcasting Business School. He also runs Podcasting Business School, which is an online school for, you guessed it, podcasters. Ch…
Jan. 18, 2022

You Might Need A Side Hustle: Interview With Kris McPeak. For Retirement Saving (Or Extra Income In Retirement) This Could Be Just What You Need

Today I'm chatting with Kris McPeak and we're gonna cover the four types of side hustles. Kris is awesome and I'd highly recommend you check out her podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-got-side-hustle-sho…
Jan. 16, 2022

Listener Retirement Planning Question: To SEP Or Not To SEP. Your Financial Advisor Might Not Be Your Friend...

Today I got an email from a guy with the initials A.J. Here's the exact text: Quick question. I am self-employed and started my own business after being in a partnership for six years. Seven months of 2021 I got to 302,000 s…