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The Stacking Benjamins Show

Build Income Beyond Your Paycheck (SB1790)

The Stacking Benjamins Show

Joe Saul-Sehy and Josh ‘OG’ Bannerman, CFP

Personal Finance, Financial Planning, Education, Retirement, Investing, Cfp, Business, Money

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 14 January 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

If you're making decent money but still feel like you're one bad month away from stress, this episode is for you. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug sit down with Mel Abraham to talk about something most Stackers think about but don't know how to start: creating income that doesn't depend entirely on showing up to work every single day. Not side hustle mania or get-rich-quick schemes. Just practical ways to build what Mel calls a "money engine" that makes your financial life steadier and way less stressful. Mel breaks down the different types of income streams, how they fit into real life (not just theory), and where to start if you're tired of feeling like your paycheck is the only thing keeping everything afloat. The goal isn't to quit your job tomorrow. It's to create options and breathing room so one surprise expense or career hiccup doesn't derail everything you've built. Then Joe and OG tackle the January financial to-do lists that flood your inbox every year. You know the ones: "15 money moves to make before February!" They separate what's worth your time from what's just financial busywork designed to make you feel productive without moving the needle. Because here's the truth. You don't need more financial homework. You need a few strategic moves that make 2026 feel more manageable from the start. What You'll Walk Away With: • How to think about building income beyond your paycheck without burning out • The different types of income streams and which ones fit your actual life right now • Where to start creating assets that work even when you're not clocking in • Which January money tasks are worth doing and which ones waste your time • How to prioritize your financial checklist for maximum impact with minimum stress • Simple ways to organize your money for the year without it becoming a second job This Episode Is For You If: • You're making decent money but still feel financially stressed • You want options beyond your paycheck but don't know where to start • You're tired of feeling like everything depends on your next paycheck • January financial advice usually overwhelms you more than it helps • You want systems that reduce anxiety, not add more tasks to your list Before You Hit Play, Ask Yourself: What's one income stream you'd love to build if you knew it wouldn't be complicated? If you only had one hour this month to improve your finances, what would you spend it on? Drop your answers in the comments or the Basement Facebook group because Mel's framework plus Joe and OG's January reality check might be exactly what you need to start the year without the usual stress. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/build-your-money-engine-mel-abraham-1790 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:07.0

But it knows nothing about your work. Slackbot is different. It doesn't just know the facts.

0:14.0

It knows your schedule. It can turn a brainstorm into a brief and it doesn't need to be taught.

0:20.0

Because Slackbot isn't just another AI.

0:23.3

It's AI that knows your work as well as you do.

0:26.4

Visit Slack.com forward slash meet Slackbot to learn more.

0:30.2

Adobe Acrobat Studio so brand new.

0:32.3

Show me all the things that PDFs can do.

0:34.2

Do your work with ease and speed.

0:36.1

PDF spaces is all you need. Do hours of research in an instant.

0:39.3

Key insights from an AI assistant.

0:41.3

Pick a template with a click.

0:43.3

Now your Prezo looks super slick.

0:45.3

Close that deal. Yeah you won.

0:47.3

Do that doing that, did that done.

0:49.3

Now you can do that, do that with acrobat.

0:52.3

Now you can do that, do that with an all new acrobat. It's time to do your best work with your new Adobe Acrobat Studio. Stacking Benjamins is not for everyone. Side effects may include euphoria, increased ability to meet your goals and aggression from people wondering, quote, what the hell your secret is? Stacking Benjamins may be habit-forming, especially if you stick around for the entire episode.

1:12.5

Wink-Wink.

1:13.2

Please check with your doctor to see if Stacking Benjamins is right for you.

1:22.0

Live from Joe's Mom's Basement, it's the Stacking Benjamin Show.

1:27.0

Oh! No! Mom's Basement, it's the Stacking Benjamin Show.

1:38.9

I'm Joe's Mom's Neighbor, Dug, and let's rev it up, baby.

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