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Nov 21, 2020

What the Hell Did We Miss???

In this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm take a look at big pieces of news they missed over the last several weeks, and look ahead to what...

Apr 16, 2020

Why It Matters That Your Financial Advisor Is A Fiduciary

Fiduciaries must always act in the best interest of their clients, and if they do not, they are legally liable for any damages.

Mar 31, 2020

MYDM Radio by @BeatsByBeemen

Enjoy as our co-creator, @BeatsByBeemen, takes you on a magical, musical journey.

Mar 25, 2020

Debating the Ethics of American Philanthropy

Are the ethics which drive our approach to charitable giving in the United States right?

Mar 25, 2020

How Markets and Our Money Moves When World Events Happen

Ben & Malcolm explore what actually happens when world events cause market and economic tensions.

Mar 10, 2020

The Evolution of the Self-Taught Investor and More on Sharing Salaries with Friends

Ben & Malcolm take a walk down memory lane to recount their evolution as self-taught investors.

Mar 6, 2020

You Just Turned 50 and You're Behind on Your Retirement Savings; Here's How to Catch Up

When it comes to saving for retirement, it is never too early to start, but the last decade or so before you reach retirement age can be ...

Mar 5, 2020

Will Millennials Ever Be Able to Retire?

Ben & Malcolm explore what it will take for the Millennial generation to experience (hopefully) a somewhat comfortable retirement.

Feb 24, 2020

Your 2020 Personal Finance Checklist and Rihanna's Never-Coming Album

As it is with every introduction of a new year, getting yourself together to make improvements over your previous year is always a goal.

Feb 21, 2020

An Ode to the Black Mamba

In a very special episode of MYDM, Ben & Malcolm pay homage to their fallen hero, Kobe Bryant.

Feb 10, 2020

The Nitty Gritty Details Behind Improving Your Credit Score

There’s one number that stands as the gatekeeper between you and major purchases like a home or a new car - it’s your credit score. In th...

Feb 7, 2020

The Particulars of Selling a Home and Financial Independence Fit for a Royal

One of the biggest milestones in American life is the purchase of a home. But what happens when it's time to sell it???

Jan 1, 2020

MYDM's 100th Episode Explores the True Meaning of Wealth

In this final #MYDM episode of the decade, Ben & Malcolm close out Season 4 by exploring the true meaning of wealth in America.

Dec 30, 2019

Planning Your Personal Finances for a New Decade

On this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm take a look at what it takes not only to plan for an entire year, but an entire decade.

Dec 30, 2019

The Scourge of American Consumerism

In this episode of Manage Your Damn Money, Ben & Malcolm use the gift-giving season to explore the phenomena of American Consumerism.

Dec 25, 2019

Corporate Trends That Could Affect Your Professional Life

Corporate trends that could affect your professional life, and how exploiting said trends could help you improve your personal finances.

Dec 25, 2019

The Psychology of Money and Taking a Prison Sentence in Exchange for Student Loan Forgiveness

The very real affects money (having a lot of it, or not enough of it) can have on your mind and your state of well-being.

Dec 11, 2019

MYDM Co-Host Ben Carter Shares Experience Parenting While Carrying Significant Student Loan Debt

Ben Carter shares his experience parenting with significant student loan debt.

Nov 29, 2019

New Episode: Hot Fall Money Headlines and What It Takes to be a REAL Millennial

On this episode of #MYDM, we are covering hot fall 2019 money headlines and discuss what it takes to be a true, hardcore Millennial.

Nov 4, 2019

Millennials Who Are Killing It Financially and the Increasing Cost of HBCU Homecoming Season

When covering issues of money and personal finances, sometimes, we have to look at the bad so we can understand the good. But in this episod

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