Archive - Karat Stick | A Financial Substack Column by Ben Jones

The Money Alchemist EP 36 - Are Financial Plans a Waste of Time?

Planning isn't predicting

9 hrs ago •

June 2025

Are We There Yet?

The long road to what’s next.

Jun 28 •

The Money Alchemist Podcast EP 35 - Fiduciary vs Finfluencer

When consuming financial advice, source matters.

Jun 21 •

7 Habits That Keep People Poor

Don’t do these things to get rich slow.

Jun 14 •

Money Alchemist Podcast EP 34 - Kids & Capital

UTMAs, 529 plans and individual accounts.

Jun 7 •

May 2025

Preparing for Launch

Youthfully employed, rent-free & stacking cash.

May 31 •

The Money Alchemist Podcast – The Biggest Ripoff

Saving money to lose money.

May 24 •

Your Next $10 Million Tax-Free Idea

Using the section 1202 QSBS exemption to sidestep taxes.

May 17 •

The Money Alchemist EP 32 - Lessons from Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett to Retire As CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

May 10 •

Another 4-letter word starting with "F"

May 3 •

April 2025

Money Alchemist Podcast EP 31 - Buying The Dip

What to do with a pile of idle cash.

Apr 26 •

Money Alchemist Podcast EP 30 - Is This Time Different?

America's Tariff Strategy and the Spectre of Recession

Apr 12 •

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