Funny Money

Entertaining weekly podcast covering money, finances, and investing. Join financial professionals and comedians Sheldon Anderson & Bob Wheeler for a humorous and enlightening conversation about stuff you wish you knew, but without these two guys, would be too boring to research on your own.

Ep102 - Nobody Is Going to Be There For You 06/04/2018

Ep102 - Nobody Is Going to Be There For You Live in the moment or live for the future? Bob & Sheldon talk about the balance of living in the moment and hoping someone is going to be there for you when you've blown through all of your cash to live in the moment. Will social security be there? Will Mom & Dad be there? Is the government going to be there? How to live fully while knowing (or pretending not to know) that there may not be a safety net. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/6647573

Ep101 - Employer Employee Relations 05/28/2018

Ep101 - Employer Employee Relations Bob talks about the frustration of expectations and staff. Sheldon chimes in about the annoyance of people in general. Listen in as Bob & Sheldon talk about the delicate dance of being in the power position as "boss", who can terminate someone at will and "employee" who serves at the whim of their employer. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/6647540

Ep100 - What We Have Learned 05/07/2018

Ep100 - What We Have Learned Bob & Sheldon just hit episode #100. Bob & Sheldon talk about what they have learned or still not learned in the past 99 episodes, especially Bob to not drink even a sip of wine to celebrate episode #100. Sheldon re-realized how much family was more important than material things. And that they both are not willing to give up their passions and creativity even in the midst of financial stability. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/6565307

Ep99 - I've Written Off My Passions 04/09/2018

Ep99 - I've Written Off My Passions Having just talked about The China Hustle film on the last episode, Bob interviews Sheldon on the making of Sheldon's own television series pilot and music video. Sheldon talks about the rewards of making a film (hint – not financial rewards) and the challenges and disappointments. The great thing about spending money on your passion is that after all the funds are gone, you can possibly write it off. Check with your tax preparer to see if you should write off your passions! /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/6437082

Ep98 - The China Hustle 04/02/2018

Ep98 - The China Hustle Bob & Sheldon interview Jed Rothstein, director of The China Hustle, a documentary about the newest Wall Street heist. Investors on the fringes of the financial world feverishly seeking new alternatives for high-return investments in global markets, finding a goldmine in China. The film is awesome, riveting and entertaining. Listen in as Jed Rothstein shares his perspective on making this film. We actually watched the film. You should too. The China Hustle. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/6437047

Ep97 - Side Hustle 03/12/2018

Ep97 - Side Hustle Side Hustle is defined as a sideline that brings in cash, something other than your main job. Something that you might be more passionate about than your "regular" job. Life coach, comedy gigs, Amway, Honey Bees? Listen as Sheldon & Bob talk about their own side hustles, including this podcast. When does your hustle become your source of income along with your passion and creativity?OR is your side hustle just a hobby or distraction! /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/6332971

Ep96 - What's In Your Wallet? 03/05/2018

Ep96 - What's In Your Wallet? Do the contents of your wallet say anything about you? Bob & Sheldon trade wallets and see what's inside. Sheldon thinks it's the worst idea ever. Sheldon has three or four health insurance cards and about $80 bucks. Bob has hoarded about $400 worth of gift cards that he doesn't want to spend along with $22, missing his usually hidden $100 for emergencies. Are there little secrets are you hiding in the lining? What's in your wallet? /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/6332909

Ep95 - Should Sheldon Buy Bob's Rental Property 02/19/2018

Ep95 - Should Sheldon Buy Bob's Rental Property Bob wants to sell his rental property at the top of the market. Sheldon wants to buy his property. Does that make sense with "Buy Low, Sell High" for Sheldon? Listen in as Bob & Sheldon are joined by Vanessa, Sheldon's wife to discuss the pros and cons of buying rental property and buying from someone you know. Bob says yes. Sheldon says no. Vanessa has the deciding vote. #investmentproperty #realestate #rentalproperty /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/6229193

Ep94 - Exit Strategies 02/12/2018

Ep94 - Exit Strategies When is it time to GET OUT? Join Bob & Sheldon discuss exit strategies regarding the stock market, real estate, retirement, job or relationships. "Buy low, sell high" works great but how do you know when you have hit your "high". #exitstrateties #whentosell /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/6229185

Ep93 - A Bit of Bitcoin Part #2 02/05/2018

Ep93 - A Bit of Bitcoin Part #2 Crypto Currency Conversation Continues…….Join Sheldon & Bob as they speak about Crypto Currency with guest Michael Samhat. Don't know much about bitcoin? Join the club. We don't know much either. Bob has jumped semi-blindly into the game while Sheldon debates on the sidelines. Bitcoin for IRAs. Bitcoin for investment. Bitcoin for technology. Listen in as our conversation jumps around, regarding some of the various aspects of crypto currency. Part #2 /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/6195011

Ep92 - A Bit of Bitcoin Part #1 01/29/2018

Ep92 - A Bit of Bitcoin Part #1 Join Sheldon & Bob as they speak about Crypto Currency with guest Michael Samhat. Don't know much about bitcoin? Join the club. We don't know much either. Bob has jumped into the game while Sheldon debates on the sidelines. Bitcoin for IRAs. Bitcoin for investment. Bitcoin for technology. Listen in as we jump around some of the various aspects of crypto currency. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/6194996

Ep91 - Trumps Tax Plan 01/22/2018

Ep91 - Trumps Tax Plan Excited about the new tax reform? Listen in as Bob enlightens Sheldon on all of the deductions he can't take as a w-2 wage earner as well as other impacts of the new Trump Tax Plan. S corps, real estate & business owners may be the big winners. W-2 folks maybe not so much. So if you are mildly interested in maximizing the benefits of the new tax bill, join us. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/6153597

Ep90 - We're Back 2018! 01/15/2018

Ep90 - We're Back 2018! /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/6153578

Ep89 - Be A Better Investor 10/23/2017

Ep89 - Be A Better Investor Have a listen as Sheldon talks about the investing and how to be a better investor. Sheldon & Bob talk about mistakes and emotional impulse buys/sells that they have made in the past as well as ways to mitigate your investment losses. Although there is lots of apocalyptic conversations on the economy, stay confident in your choices as you ride the investor wave to success. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5849922

Ep88 - Get Prepared 10/16/2017

Ep88 - Get Prepared Join Bob & Sheldon as they discuss getting prepared for impending disaster. How prepared are you for the next earthquake, hurricane or ...? Listen in as they try to lighten up the doom & gloom conversation with some practical tips. Be prepared! /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5849864

Ep87 - Wanna Be A Landlord? 10/09/2017

Ep87 - Wanna Be A Landlord? Listen up as Bob & Sheldon talk about the pros & cons of becoming a landlord. Are you ready to build your real estate empire? Find out if you got what it takes. And also find out about tax benefits of rental property. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5799638

Ep86 - Third World Travels 10/02/2017

Ep86 - Third World Travels Bob & Sheldon share their third world travels and reflect on how others define abundance. And Bob also points out some practical pros as well, "I look rich, I feel tall, I'm important" Okay but there's a lesson in here for everyone. Join us. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5799426

Ep85 - Effing Co-workers 09/25/2017

Ep85 - Effing Co-workers Listen in as Bob & Sheldon, mostly Bob share nightmare stories of crazy, coworkers. Ever have a co-worker who wasn't? Listen and laugh as Bob recounts being sexually harassed, among other things. Co-workers, just like family, you don’t get to chose them! /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5751762

Ep84 - Don't Trust Fund Babies 09/18/2017

Ep84 - Don't Trust Fund Babies Bob & Sheldon talk about the pros and cons of being a trust fund baby. Not being trust fund babies themselves, it might be trust fund envy. If things aren't working out for you financial, maybe you should consider becoming a trust fund baby. But can you really trust fund babies? /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5751693

Ep83 - Baggage Fees 09/04/2017

Ep83 - Baggage Fees Sheldon & Bob talk about the joys of traveling in today's world. How much are you charging me for my carryon? Thanks for the single peanut, major airline! Listen in as Bob & Sheldon share some of their nightmare airline charge stories. What's in your wallet? Not much after traveling the friendly skies! /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5676855

Ep82 - That's a Lotto Money 08/28/2017

Ep82 - That's a Lotto Money Bob & Sheldon argue over who is going to win the megamillions as Powerball hits an all time high. Listen in as they dream about how they will spend their money as well as discuss lotto winner nightmares. Keep the dream alive. Buy a lotto ticket! /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5676847

Ep81 - Cramped 08/21/2017

Ep81 - Cramped Bob is obsessed with HGTV. Bob has been watching back to back episodes of Tiny Houses. Bob wants to dissect the pros & cons of tiny house living. Save some money, live in your own house (aka shoebox), travel the world and appreciate that some things come in small packages. However, 44% of tiny house owners one regret is that they didn't get something bigger. Maybe a tiny house really isn't a big deal. Listen and laugh. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5641762

Ep80 - Jim Rogers The Complete Interview 08/14/2017

Ep80 - Jim Rogers The Complete Interview Bob & Sheldon listen to Sheldon's interview with the legendary Jim Rogers to breakdown Jim's take on the current financial situation. Slightly depressing that the next financial crisis could be the worst in our lifetime, according to Jim Rogers. Listen in and look for the humor. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5641677

Ep79 - Jim Rogers Interview Recap 08/07/2017

Ep79 - Jim Rogers Interview Recap Sheldon shares the details of his interview with legendary Jim Rogers with Bob. Jim predicts that the next crisis is going to be the worst crisis in any of our lifetimes. If you cry wolf enough times, you will eventually be right. Right? Listen in and see where your financial POV falls on the spectrum of amazing things ahead versus end of the financial world. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5595245

Ep78 - Cash Is King 07/31/2017

Ep78 - Cash Is King Ever take the time to look at an actual $20 bill or a $100 bill? Cash is king. Join Bob & Sheldon breakdown the currency. Do you even have actual cash or just debit cards? What's in your wallet? /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5595220

Ep73 - Great Expectations 07/24/2017

Ep73 - Great Expectations Lower your expectations!!! Have you ever spent money that you haven't gotten yet? Spent that bonus or lottery winnings only to find out that the money ain't coming your way. Ever have that expectation that all of your stock purchases will be winners. Check out Bob & Sheldon as they laugh about their failed expectations. Great expectations don't always mesh with reality so find the balance. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5533055

Ep76 - Whose Got The Check? 07/17/2017

Ep76 - Whose Got The Check? Ever get stuck splitting the check with a large group of folks & you didn't even get a drink? Listen in as Bob & Sheldon share their war stories on getting stuck paying the bill OR figuring out how to get out of paying the bill. Think back on all those checks you paid for (or didn't or shouldn't have) so that going forward, you can make sure you only pay for your portion. (and then some!) /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5533047

Ep75 - The Retail Apocalypse 07/10/2017

Ep75 - The Retail Apocalypse Are you one of many that is NO longer shopping at the mall or heading down to your local retail store for your spending habits? Listen in as Sheldon & Bob talk about the Retail Apocalypse that is beginning to take place as more folks spend online and malls & retailers are starting to close their doors. Is there a simple solution? Maybe not, but stay informed and look for the humor in it. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5513740

Ep74 - I Could Do That... 07/03/2017

Ep74 - I Could Do That... When getting ready to have your hair cut, fixing the house, dealing with electrical repairs, have you ever thought, "I could do that?" AND several hundreds of dollars later, after you call the professional, you swear you will never Do It Yourself again. Listen in as Bob & Sheldon talk about the pros & cons of DIY or hiring a professional. Sheldon pays the experts and Bob always tries to save a buck. Should you do THAT? /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5513738

Ep73 - Money Mental Mapping 06/19/2017

Ep73 - Money Mental Mapping Bob & Sheldon talk about how your beliefs and expectations might play a role in your current & future financial situation. If you are heading to New York from Los Angeles, are you going to walk, drive or fly? In the same way with your finances, what vehicles will you use to get you where you want to be? Have a laugh or a cry as they discuss mental mapping and ways to get out of your own way. /episode/index/show/funnymoney/id/5429610

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