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Rogue Retirement Lounge with Matt Franklin: Entrepreneur, Investor, Bitcoin Enthusiast
Matt Franklin - entrepreneur, investor, consultant, video producer, retirement nerd
If you're self-employed and you want to learn about retirement planning and investing, this podcast is for you. **THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE, BORING RETIREMENT PODCAST** The Rogue Retirement Lounge covers investing basics, real estate, self-directed IRAs, retiring abroad, and much more. We talk about how to find cash-flowing assets that can beat stock market returns with less risk. We also cover tax-reduction strategies, asset protection, macroeconomics and other financial goodness, along with ...
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Memorial Day: Thank A Vet, Update Your Beneficiaries, And Learn About The Memorial Day Poppies
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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 Flander…
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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 ans…
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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 Bitc…
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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?? Her…
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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 m…
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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…
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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, titled "You Are the Last Line of Defense" is the most im…
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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 …
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First off, for everyone who's stuck with me 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, "…
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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 excer…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 abou…
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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 …
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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.c…
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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...Por Matt Franklin - entrepreneur, investor, consultant, video producer, retirement nerd
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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 we…
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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.comPor Matt Franklin - entrepreneur, investor, consultant, video producer, retirement nerd
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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 a…
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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: …
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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, someti…
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The US Reaches Zero Inflation: Thanks Joe!!! | Inflation Rant #14 and The Cantillon Effect Explained
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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-160…
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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 …
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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…
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As Goes California, So Goes YOUR State | "Journalism" | and Your ACTUAL Retirement Spending...
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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 Shellenberger on the Adam Corolla podcast. It's good: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/part-2-ca-gubernatorial-candidate-mich…
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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, Memorial Day, when the markets are closed. And the story of the VFW "Buddy" Poppy. Here's the poem: In Flanders Fields BY JOHN MCC…
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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 affects the livability (safety/walkability/etc.) of your town. Reading San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger is a great way to …
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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 more about her work here: www.virtualbrainhealthcenter.com ***Wanna join me and learn how to program using Python? Here's a l…
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Did ESG Investing Just Die? Childfree "Lifestyle"? And SLEEP For Your Brain Health In Retirement
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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 edition! https://rogueretirementlounge.com/30 Here's that article about the "Childfree" lifestyle movement: https://www.marketwatc…
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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 for your own Blockfi account. You'll get up to a $250 crypto bonus and you'll be on the best exchange out there. AND you'll b…
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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'll really appreciate it... Today I talk to listener "J," who just retired at 53. Congrats, J!!! A beard and a six pack and you…
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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 a little deeper, and find out what kind of motives the writer might have. Be sure to check out these previous episodes: Why I …
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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, thereby causing the use of coal. What's worse for the climate? Natural gas or coal? Anyway, this is a little editorial in the Wa…
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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 and that's what today is all about. Oh, and idiocy delivered to your screen via Twitter from intellectual-giant-Karen Elizabe…
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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 state of meth these days: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/11/the-new-meth/620174/ And I PROOOOOOOOMISE I'll b…
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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 2022, LISTEN UP. Hint: It ain't pretty. Here's a link to the Willamette Week article describing how in Portland, EVEN OUR LIBRAR…
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Celebrity Interview! Toby Mathis: Tax Attorney, Author, Investor And All-Around Cool Guy.
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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 protection firm, and he’s the author of the best-selling book Infinity Investing: How The Rich Get Richer And How You Can Do Th…
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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 Standard: https://www.amazon.com/Fiat-Standard-Slavery-Alternative-Civilization/dp/B09VVFCQ63/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1HR1LYB103PE7&keywor…
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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. But can it be? I think it can. I may be wrong, but I think it can. It's not easy, but it can be done. In this episode I'll tal…
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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, but it's worth at least thinking about. Join me won't you? Let's sally forth, into THE DAAAARKNESS... This is a bit of a deep-…
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The Jeremy Keil Interview, Part II. How Prepared Are You For Retirement? Do You Need Help From An Expert?
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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: https://keilfp.com/ Here's where you can listen to his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/retirement-revealed/id1…
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Russian Economic Implosion: An Insider's Take. No Keys, No Coins. Social Security Retirement COLA.
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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, listen up and let's find out... By the way, if you wanna follow the Russian finance professor I reference in this episode, here's …
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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 Partners outside of Milwaukie, Wisconsin and he's also the host of the Retirement Revealed Podcast. Here's his company website:…
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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 in it. Like, REALLY bad. But to prove that I'm not a total jerk, I wanted to promote three REALLY GOOD retirement planning po…
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Your Wealth, Seized? And Central Bank Digital Currency Rundown: What The Hell Is Programmable Money?
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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 seize your retirement savings? Most definitely. So DON'T HAVE WRONG THOUGHTS, DON'T SAY WRONG THINGS, AND DON'T ENGAGE IN TRACEAB…
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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 business background, Zach owned and operated 2 of his own businesses before selling them to join the Team at Boron Capital™. …
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MORE Inflation Talk? Yep. It WILL Affect YOUR Retirement. And Wells Fargo Comes Out With Their Crypto Report.
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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 Wells Fargo. You can check it out for yourself here: https://saf.wellsfargoadvisors.com/emx/dctm/Research/wfii/wfii_reports/Inve…
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Modern Monetary Theory: An Intro. Redfin Real Estate Forecast for 2022. BAD Social Security ROI For Your Retirement
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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 this stuff and it's going to make you SMARTER. First up, the weak article about MMT in the New York Times: https://www.nytime…
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How To Buy Gold Without Getting Screwed. Practical Info To Minimize Your Costs. Is Gold Part Of Your Retirement Plan?
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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 you decide that, but I will show you how to buy gold for pretty much the lowest possible cost. Remember, go to www.rogueretir…
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Side Hustles 4 YOU, Part DEUX. The Adam Schaeuble Interview! Plus: FIRE Tips To Accelerate Your Retirement Plan
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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. Check it out here: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/ Have you ever considered starting a podcast as a side hustle? Well, if…
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