Ben Carlson has a simple philosophy when it comes to money — and life: less is more. He writes it in every book he signs. It sounds obvious, but most people never actually live it. He’s the co-host of Animal Spirits and author of the brand-new book, Risk and Reward: How to Handle Market Volatility and Build Long-Term Wealth. Chris Hill talks with Ben about: - The lesson his late brother Jon taught him about risk and money - Growing up in Michigan with frugal parents and a dad whose only financial advice was "never carry a credit card balance" - What it was like to sit in the room during the 2008 financial crisis and watch the smartest people he'd ever met choose fear over opportunity - Why he gave his wife a PowerPoint presentation about investing before they got married — and how far she let him get Want to invest like the pros? Try TIKR for free at tikr.com/unplugged What is the last thing you splurged on? Tell us at info@moneyunpluggedpod.com. Opening clip – “Mad Men”