Money Isn't

By John L. Smallwood

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You know what money is -- but here's what money isn't... Financial literacy isn't taught, it's earned. Tune in to Money I$n't to learn the insider details on how money works, planning, and building wealth. This show shouldn't be free, but gatekeeping secrets is boring. So here's what money isn’t... Hosted by John L. Smallwood, CFP®, President and Senior Wealth Advisor at Smallwood Wealth Management, with over 30 years of experience. Author of bestsellers 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 - 𝘒𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘐𝘵 and 5 𝘞𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬.

Episode Date
#83: How Whole Life Insurance Actually Works as a Wealth Tool
Dec 31, 2025
#82: Why Early Perspective Shifts Create True Wealth with Stephan Lowy
Dec 17, 2025
#81: The Business Principles That Keep Local Retail Alive with Angela courtney
Dec 10, 2025
#80: Why High-Net-Worth Families Use Charitable Planning with Jackie Bartley
Dec 03, 2025
#79: Stopping Business Wealth Leaks with John DeCausmaker
Nov 26, 2025
#78: Using Fear as a Success-Building Tool with Akshay & Melissa
Nov 19, 2025
#77 VA Disability Explained: What Veterans Are Missing With Todd Wesche
Nov 11, 2025
#76: How The Elite Think About Wealth with William Lam
Nov 05, 2025
#75: Creating True Business Efficiency With Mike Arce
Oct 29, 2025
#74: How to Build Real Wealth Through Multifamily Investing With Adam Williams
Oct 22, 2025
#73: Scaling His Business to $30M before 30 with Braven Grant
Oct 15, 2025
#72: Estate Planning That Preserves Generational Wealth With Michael Canarick
Oct 08, 2025
#71: Profit Is a Choice: A Playbook for Owners with Michele William
Oct 01, 2025
#70: Smarter Planning for Inflation, Interest Rates, and Taxes
Sep 24, 2025
#69: Changing a Family Store Into a Legacy of Wealth with Johnell Garmany
Sep 17, 2025
#68: Turning “Big Beautiful Bill” Tax Deductions Into Long-Term Profit
Sep 03, 2025
#67: Business Owners: Don’t Miss THIS Huge Tax Saving Move
Aug 27, 2025
#66: Rugby’s Lessons for Wealth & Leadership with Peter Terilli
Aug 20, 2025
#65: Strategic Profit Levers For Every Business Owner
Aug 13, 2025
#64: Skilled, Disciplined, Unemployed: The Veteran Hiring Crisis With Bernie Hyland
Aug 06, 2025
#63: Building Wealth Starts with Structure, Not Income
Jul 30, 2025
#62: How To Be Better Prepared For A Massive Market Drop
Jul 23, 2025
#61: How to Retire Tax-Free With Smarter Withdrawals
Jul 16, 2025
#60: AI, Fraud, and Hidden Risks: How Modern Insurance Is Evolving With Aaron Levine
Jul 09, 2025
#59: Velocity of Money, Market Risk, and Smarter Wealth Protection
Jul 02, 2025
#58: Wealth, Discipline, and Leadership Through Adversity with Rob Thompson
Jun 25, 2025
#57: Proactive Planning for Legislative Tax Changes
Jun 18, 2025
#56: Why Breakthrough Thinking Will Change The Way You Treat Retirement
Jun 11, 2025
#55: How to Use AI In Your Business with Geoff Woods
Jun 04, 2025
#54: The Secret To Smarter Spending
May 28, 2025
#53: The Viral Recipe For Financial Success with Rob Marks
May 21, 2025
#52: Life Insurance Deep Dive: Whole Life vs 10 Pay vs 20 Pay
May 14, 2025
#51: The Truth About Whole Life Insurance
May 07, 2025
#50: Alcohol Through the Ages with Diana Pittet
Apr 30, 2025
#49: How to Maximize the Value of Your Business
Apr 23, 2025
#48: Rethinking Wealth and Ownership With Tim Lyons
Apr 16, 2025
#47: Choosing The Right Entity Structure
Apr 09, 2025
#46: Protecting Your Money with Sean Walsh
Apr 02, 2025
#45: Net Wealth Over Net Worth
Mar 26, 2025
#44: From Architecture to Interior Design with Anastasia Harrison
Mar 19, 2025
#43: Responding To Comments with Rob Marks
Mar 12, 2025
#42: The Real Value of Money with Edward Bao
Mar 05, 2025
#41: How to Grow in Love and Money with Veronica Scanlon
Feb 26, 2025
#40: Outsmarting Market Volatility with Rob Marks
Feb 19, 2025
#39: The Paradox of Money and Identity with James Scanlon
Feb 12, 2025
#38: The 4% Rule With Rob Marks
Feb 05, 2025
#37: The Entrepreneurial Operating System with Alex Freytag
Jan 30, 2025
#36: The Billionaire Mindset with Aaron Bare
Jan 23, 2025
#35: 2025 Tax Changes (Tax Cuts, Capital Gains, Business Tips)
Jan 16, 2025
#34: How Your Beliefs Impact Your Bank Account with Michael Mahoney
Jan 09, 2025
#33: The Wealth Mindset Formula
Jan 02, 2025
#32: How Term Insurance Could Save You Money In 2025
Dec 26, 2024
#31: AI, Technology and Entrepreneurship with Jonathan Foltz
Dec 19, 2024
#31: Building Wealth The Right Way
Dec 17, 2024
#29: A Lifetime of Lessons on Career, Family and Finances with SalDiBianca
Dec 12, 2024
#28: Cracking the Code to Retirement Stability
Dec 10, 2024
#27: Reclaiming Financial Freedom: Trauma, Wealth, and Leadership with Ilene Smith
Dec 02, 2024
#26: Lessons in Entrepreneurship with Catskill Candle Studio
Nov 25, 2024
#25: Solving the Housing Crisis with Carolyn Eyerman
Nov 18, 2024
You know what money is -- but here's what money isn't...
Nov 14, 2024
#24: Your Guide to VA Benefits with Todd Wesche
Nov 11, 2024
#23: Mastering Digital Growth & Authenticity with Brady Edwards
Nov 04, 2024
#22: What You Need To Know About 2025 Tax Changes
Oct 28, 2024
#21: Building an Elite Body and Business with John Madsen
Oct 21, 2024
#20: Are Interest Rates Killing Your Bonds?
Oct 14, 2024
#19: The Ultimate Money Mindset with William Lam
Oct 07, 2024
#18: How the Fed Rate Affects Your Financial Future
Sep 30, 2024
#17: Debunking Medicare Myths with Dean Graziano
Sep 23, 2024
#16: Why Most People Fail in Volatile Markets (And How You Can Win)
Sep 16, 2024
#15: Wall Street To Wellness with Brian Pannuzzo
Sep 09, 2024
#14: Protect Your Family With This Insurance
Sep 03, 2024
#13: The Millionaire Money Mindset (On Luminary Talks)
Aug 26, 2024
#12: How Professional Athletes Go Broke... Don't Make These Mistakes!
Aug 19, 2024
Navigating 2024 Market Volatility | Ep 11
Aug 12, 2024
Choosing The Right Business Entity | Ep 10
Aug 05, 2024
Maximize Your Wealth Plan | Ep 9
Jul 31, 2024
Crypto Trading Secrets with Matt Mery | Ep 8
Jul 24, 2024
Protect Your Most Important Asset | Ep 7
Jul 17, 2024
Don't Make These Financial Mistakes in Your 20s | Ep 6
Jul 10, 2024
The Importance of Long-Term Planning | Ep 5
Jul 03, 2024
Secrets to Financial Freedom (On Luminary Talks) | Ep 4
Jun 26, 2024
Embracing Financial Responsibility (On Luminary Talks) | Ep 3
Jun 19, 2024
Master Tax Laws Like A Millionaire | Ep 2
Jun 19, 2024
Why You NEED To Care About Financial Planning | Ep 1
Jun 19, 2024
Wealth Curve Talk #106: Medicare - How to Get the Most Out of Your Benefits
Oct 12, 2023
Wealth Curve Talk #105: The Foundation of a Financial Plan
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #104: A Conversation About Market Volatility
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #103: As January Goes, So Goes the Year: The Return of Market Volatility
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #102: The Wealth Curve Conversation
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #101: Looking Back in Order to Get Ahead
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #100: The Swiss Army Knife Strategy for Inflation
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #99 - Social Security Stupidity (Part 2)
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #98: Social Security Stupidity (Part 1)
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #97: The Wealth Curve Mindset Maximizer
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #96: 19 Sources of Retirement Income (And How They’re Taxed!)
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #95: The Infrastructure Bill - What It Means for You
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #94: Jumping the Wealth Curve with Ed Bao
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #93: Taxes & Inflation - The Impact on Your Bottom Line
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #92: Taxes - The Greatest Destructor of Wealth (Part 2)
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #91: Taxes - The Greatest Destructor of Wealth (Part 1)
Nov 29, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #88: Does Your QBI Come With Salted Bait?
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #90: Is Your Inflation Transitory?
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #89: ERC - The Business Tax Credit No One’s Talking About
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #87: Inflation Is Here, Always Has Been, And Always Will Be. How Will It Impact You?
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #86: The 7 Biggest Tax Increases Proposed By The Biden Administration
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #85: Protect Your #1 Asset... There Is No Time To Waste When It Comes To Disability Insurance
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #84: Introduction To Disability Insurance Awareness Month
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #83: The Pirates Of Manhattan Own This As A Foundation, Do You?
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #82: Fighting COVID - This Is What You Can Do To Lower Financial Stress
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #81: How To Keep More Of Your Wealth With A Charitable Remainder Trust
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #80: This How To Plan So You Get The Best Reverse Mortgage
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #79: How Elections Can Impact Market Volatility & Your Wealth
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #78: What Biden’s 401K Tax Plan Could Mean For You
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #77: What You Need To Know About The Biden Tax Plan
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #76: Retirement Tips With Lee Kantor
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #75: Why Reviewing Your Medicare Supplement Annually Is Key
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #74: “Safe” Withdrawal Rates - How You Can Get A Paycheck For Life
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #73: Charitable Remainder Trust - Why You Should Have It
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #72: How To Take Advantage Of The Surprising Benefits Of Principal Paydown
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #71: This Is What Happens When You Add IRA Tax Benefits To Your Retirement Plan
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #70 - The Roth Income Limits That Can Make Your Retirement Richer
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #69 - How To Navigate Financial Pressures: This Is Your Strategy Guide Part 3
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #68 - The Astonishing Benefits Of An Annuity Contract
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #67 - This Is How Immediate Annuity Income Makes All The Difference
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #66 - How To Navigate Financial Pressures: This Is Your Strategy Guide Part 2
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #65 - COVID-19 Webinar: The Second Stimulus Package
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #64 - How To Navigate Financial Pressures: This Is Your Strategy Guide
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #63 - Reverse Mortgage Explained: This Is How It Can Work For You
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #62 - How To Boost Your Real Estate Rental Income
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #61 - COVID-19 Webinar: The First Stimulus Bill
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #60 - The Exciting Benefits Of Royalty Payments In Retirement
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #59 - Business Income: Is This The Best Thing In Your Retirement Plan?
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #58 - This Is Why You Need To Have Capital Gains Income
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #57 - Whole Life Insurance Dividends: How To Get Tax Free Income
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #56 - Tax Free Dividends: How To Get The Most Of It
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #55 - This Is How To Maximize On Qualified Dividends
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #54 - How To Make The Most Of Ordinary Dividends
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #53 - Interest: This Is How To Access One Of The 7 Wonders Of The World
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #52 - Secure Act: This Is How To Make The Most Of The Minimum Distribution (CoSchedule 86)
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #51 - If You Want To Be Rich, Stop Messing Up Your Junk Drawer
Nov 28, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #50 - This Is How To Maximize On Your Pension For Retirement
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #49 - Retirement Benefits: This Is What You Need To Know About Social Security
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #48 - How To Gain New Sources Of Income And Retire With Confidence
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #47 - Student Loans Debt: What You Need To Know
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #46 - Life Insurance Over 50: What You Need To Know For Retirement
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #45 - Business Value: How To Know How Much Your Business Is Worth
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #44 - Secure Act & RESA: New IRA Rules On The Way
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #43 - Asset Protection Tools For Business Owners
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #42 - Wills And Trusts
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #41 - Life Insurance Non Working Spouse
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #40 - Life Insurance Quality
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #39 - Primary Life Insurance: Get The Right Amount Of Coverage
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #38 - Disability Insurance: You Are Your Most Important Asset
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #37 - Umbrella Insurance: How To Protect Your Assets
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #36 - Don’t Leave Money On The Table: Take Advantage Of Employer Matching Programs
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #35 - Establish The Right Lifestyle Rate
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #34 - Integrate Your Future Liabilities Into Your Wealth Plan
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #33 - College And Retirement Planning In Tandem
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #32 - Optimizing Your Debt Liability
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #31 - Personal Use Real Estate: How Much House Is Too Much?
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #30 - Explaining Your Liquid Asset Rate
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #29 - Explaining The Savings Rate Balance
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #28 - What’s My Optimal Savings Rate?
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #27 - Ready To Lower Your Taxes? Start With Our Scorecard
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #26 - How Good Is Your Batting Average? Blueprint And Scorecard Intro
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #24 - Game-Changing Variables In Your Retirement Plan Part 2
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #25 - When Should I Collect Social Security?
Nov 22, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #23 - Game Changing Variables in Your Retirement Plan
Nov 21, 2022
Wealth Curve Talk #22 - How Much Money Do You Need For Retirement?
Oct 25, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #21 - Financial Planning: Seeing The Forest For The Trees
Oct 18, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #20 - Retirement: Expect the Unexpected
Oct 10, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #19 - Push Back at Your Financial Pressures
Oct 01, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #18 - Rethinking Risk
Sep 18, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #17 - What Is Savings Exactly?
Sep 05, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #16 - The IRS Is Coming After Crack and Pack
Aug 26, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #15 - 7 Factors That Destroy Wealth
Aug 20, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #14 - Why Dave Grohl Inspires Me
Jul 26, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #13 - End Of the Bull Years: Are You Prepared?
Jun 05, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #12 - 7 Goals for Your Financial Plan
May 31, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #11 - Pension Crisis: The Future Of Your Retirement
May 23, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #10 - In Crisis: America's Retirement Income
May 16, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #9 - What is Life Insurance?
May 03, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #8 - Withdrawal Rates: BlackRock 2016
Apr 18, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #7 - Motocross And Your Financial Plan
Apr 09, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #6 - Volatility Adjusted Returns with Taxation
Mar 23, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #5 - The "Miracle" of Compound Taxation
Mar 13, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #4 - Asset Class Investing: SWIM BlackRock
Feb 23, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #3 - 2018 Estate Tax Rule Changes
Jan 27, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #2: 5 Rules of Financial Institutions
Jan 17, 2018
Wealth Curve Talk #1: 4 Things To Potentially Do in 2017 to Maximize Your Deductions and Reduce Your Taxes
Dec 27, 2017