Rich Habits Podcast

Austin Hankwitz and Robert Croak

Investment Strategies

Investing

Personal Finance

Financial Literacy

Real Estate

Retirement Planning

Financial Planning

Roth IRA

Cryptocurrency

Entrepreneurship

Investing Strategies

Budgeting

Etfs

Debt Management

NVIDIA

S&P 500

Emergency Fund

Retirement Accounts

Wealth Building

Openai

Introducing the Rich Habits Podcast — a financial literacy podcast for anyone ready to take back control of their money by implementing new habits. Join Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz every Monday, Thursday, and Friday as they demystify the financial habits of the rich, share their own mistakes and shortcomings, and lay out the blueprint for you to succeed with money. Robert is a decamillionaire... more

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	346	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	BusinessEntrepreneurship

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Latest Episodes

Q&A: Claude for Small Business, $800K in One Stock & Single Mom w/ $50K

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!

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21 May 2026 • 49 min

170: Our New Favorite ETFs

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz sit down with Troy Cates and Garrett Paolella, Managing Partners of NEOS Funds, to discuss their IAUI and Boosted Series ETFs.

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18 May 2026 • 57 min

Apple Gets Hacked, Trump in China & Sticky Inflation

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Radar, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz break down the recent inflation print, Trump's visit to China, and Kevin Warsh becoming Fed chair.

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15 May 2026 • 35 min

Q&A: $1.3M IRA, Aging Parents & SpaceX's IPO

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14 May 2026 • 49 min

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Recent Guests

Ron Santella

Founder and CEO and CIO of EquableShares

EquableShares

Episode: Conversation w/ Ron Santella, OpenAI ($852B) Bigger Than JPMorgan, & Prediction Market Lawsuits

Jason G

Listener who emailed questions

Episode: Q&A: $120K Farming Side Hustle, When To Take Profits, & Income Versus Growth Investing

Eric B

Listener who asked about retirement vs. bridge account

Episode: Q&A: $120K Farming Side Hustle, When To Take Profits, & Income Versus Growth Investing

John N

Listener farming/land acquisition scenario

Episode: Q&A: $120K Farming Side Hustle, When To Take Profits, & Income Versus Growth Investing

Steph G

Listener questions on Roth vs traditional 401k and backdoor Roth

Episode: Q&A: $120K Farming Side Hustle, When To Take Profits, & Income Versus Growth Investing

Jannick Malling

Co-founder and co-CEO of Public

Public

Episode: Inside Public’s AI Revolution with Co-CEO Jannick Malling

Ben Miller

CEO and co-founder of Fundrise

Fundrise

Episode: 162: How Anyone Can Invest in OpenAI & Anthropic w/ Ben Miller

Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo

Global Co-Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at Goldman Sachs Asset Management; Co-Chief Investment Officer of the platform

Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Episode: 161: Goldman Sachs on How To Build a Modern Portfolio

Ryan Naru

Aviation Policy and Regulatory Affairs Lead at Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation

Episode: A Special Guest from Joby Aviation, OpenAI's $110B Fundraise, & the "K-Shaped" Economy

Hosts

Austin Hankwitz

Co-host; introduces episodes and discusses topics with Rob; provides practical financial guidance and personal experiences.

Robert Croak

Co-host; interview participant and host of Rich Habits Radar segments; long-time entrepreneur and wealth-building advocate.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 8k ratings

Financial education
I love listening to your podcast and have not missed a single episode this year and going back and listening to the ones from previous years. You’ve opened my mind to wealth of financial knowledge that I so needed to make better decisions for myself and my family!!
Apple Podcasts
5
RichaSood
United Statesa month ago
Risky advice
Way too bullish on crypto and basically a big ad for NEOS funds. Some advice is solid but proceed with caution and know how to separate the advice into usable and risky.
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2
Thart3dylan
United States3 months ago
Incredibly valuable pod
Easy to consume, solid financial advice for all levels of investors!
Apple Podcasts
5
lifer-invest
United States4 months ago
Smart advice from smart people
What a great podcast with really smart people talking about smart things to improve everyone’s financial literacy.
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5
ristevens
United States5 months ago
My go-to for advice
Wonderful podcast with outstanding advice on a broad range of topics. The Q&A sessions are my favorite.
Apple Podcasts
5
RyanMan1986
United States6 months ago

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Overall, strong financial education with practical, actionable takeaways.

Some criticisms mention frequent ads and occasional audio quality issues.

Q&A and guest discussions are consistently valuable for investors at different levels.

The show is helpful for beginners and seasoned investors alike.

Listeners appreciate the clarity and real-world application of concepts.

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Spotify	#19	United States/Business
Apple Podcasts	#53	United States/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#171	United States/Business
Apple Podcasts	#63	Canada/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts	#179	Canada/Business
Apple Podcasts	#225	Germany/Business/Entrepreneurship

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

170: Our New Favorite ETFs

Q: What is the best way to handle college funding and retirement savings given tight budgets?

Hosts advise prioritizing retirement savings first (401k match, then Roth), consider cheaper education paths like community college, and avoid heavy debt for college—emphasizing long-term financial health over prestige purchases.

170: Our New Favorite ETFs

Q: Who would the boosted ETF products be for, and how should a young investor like Mark think about using them?

Boosted ETFs are positioned for more sophisticated investors who understand leverage and risk. Young investors should start with core products like SPYI and gradually incorporate boosted versions as their risk tolerance and understanding grow.

170: Our New Favorite ETFs

Q: What is the most tax-efficient withdrawal strategy when dealing with IRAs, 401Ks, and taxable accounts?

The guests outline prioritizing tax brackets, avoiding large one-year withdrawals, considering Roth vs traditional accounts, and leveraging bridge accounts with tax-loss harvesting to reduce tax impact over time.

Q&A: $1.3M IRA, Aging Parents & SpaceX's IPO

Q: When major private companies go public, how does the capital shift affect existing stocks and ETFs?

Typically, the shift doesn't cause a broad S&P sell-off; the more nuanced view is that capital rotates, and more resilient, uncorrelated assets (like energy or utilities) may fare better during volatility, while opportunities arise in identifying how liquidity from the IPO is redeployed.

Q&A: Taking Profits (+280%), ETFs for 50 to 60-Year-Olds, & Real Estate Syndications

Q: If you were in their situation with $300,000 in retirement accounts at 40, would you beef up the $175,000 or pay down the mortgage to reduce the monthly payment?

Beef up the taxable/brokerage account rather than paying down a 5% loan, since the market typically outperforms a mortgage payoff; however, consider a hybrid approach if cash flow tightens, aiming to keep housing costs manageable while growing the bridge account for flexibility.

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The show consistently centers on practical personal finance, wealth-building, and investment literacy with a focus on actionable, no-hype guidance. Hosts explore topics from stock market strategies and ETFs to real estate, taxes, and retirement planning, often featuring listener Q&A and sponsor mentions to illustrate real-world applications. Notable strengths include clear, digestible explanations of complex ideas (e.g., covered-call strategies, equity compensation, and NEOS-driven income), a willingness to critique models, and a steady emphasis on disciplined habits as the path to financial independence. The format blends storytelling with tactical how-tos, making it useful for listeners at various stages of their money journey who want ta... more

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