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45 million downloads. One question: what does it actually take to build wealth? Each week, Paula Pant brings in economists, investors, business leaders, authors, and researchers to dig into the five pillars of financial freedom — financial psychology, increasing income, investing, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Deep insights rooted in economics and behavioral finance. First-principles thinking... more

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#738: Hackers broke into a real estate closing company's servers and waited three months for the right deal — then intercepted a wire and stole $1.2 million from a couple who did everything right, right down to the closing table.

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#737: Beth Kobliner has covered personal finance for people in their 20s and 30s for over three decades — and she says this is the hardest she's ever seen it. One in four young people now believe that betting on gambling sites and prediction markets ... more

#736: A bride wants to spend $60,000 on her wedding — money that could grow to $800,000 in 40 years if she invested it instead. This week, three very different listener questions all boil down to the same fight: what the math says versus what actuall... more

#735: Cody Berman failed at more than 30 side hustles — from a disc golf manufacturing company to sweaty bike deliveries in the Australian heat — before three of them got him to financial independence at 25.

Cody is the bestselling author of Retire ... more

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Recent Guests

Cody Berman
Author of Retire by 30; FI advocate and serial entrepreneur
Retire by 30 / Cody D. Berman
Episode: He Tried 30+ Side Hustles Before 3 Actually Paid Off, with Cody Berman
David Bell
Former Wharton professor and venture capitalist, co-founder of Idea Farm Ventures
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Episode: The Hidden Math Behind Every Venture Capital Fund, with former Wharton Prof. David Bell
Lorraine Marchand
Adjunct professor of management at Columbia Business School and Wharton lecturer; author of No Fear, No Failure
Columbia Business School; Wharton School; Princeton University
Episode: Is AI Making You Dumber? With Lorraine Marchand
Megan Murchison
Realtor and flipper in Baltimore
Baltimore Realtors
Episode: Q&A: We Have $1.5 Million. Can We Stop Now?
Dr. Julia Garcia
Author of The Five Habits of Hope
Author/Speaker on financial psychology
Episode: Hope Isn't a Feeling. It’s a Skill. - with Dr. Julia Garcia
Andrea Baumann Lustig
Managing partner at Fisher-Stralum Advisors
Fisher-Stralum Advisors
Episode: What Most Families Get Wrong About Passing Down Wealth, with Andrea Baumann Lustig
Jason Wild
Innovation consultant with global project experience
Independent consultant
Episode: Why Does Every Good Idea Die in a Meeting? – with HBS Prof Linda Hill and Jason Wild
Linda Hill
Harvard Business School Professor
Harvard Business School
Episode: Why Does Every Good Idea Die in a Meeting? – with HBS Prof Linda Hill and Jason Wild
Nick Maggiulli
Chief Operating Officer and Data Scientist at Ritholtz Wealth Management; runs Dollars and Data; Stanford economist; author
Ritholtz Wealth Management / Dollars and Data
Episode: Six Levels of Wealth, with Nick Maggiulli [GREATEST HITS]

Hosts

Paula Pant
Host of the show and interviewer; guides conversations and interviews expert guests.
Joe Salcihai
Co-host who co-answers questions and shares personal insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings
  • Wealth stages

    An alternative to 4% rule.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Interested bystander
    United States2 months ago
  • Best Personal Finance Podcast

    You won’t find a better interviewer in this space than Paula Pant. If you’re interested in personal finance and/or real estate investing, look no further! ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlotte CM
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    I have been listening for year. I appreciate Paula’s thoughtful approach to complex problems. She and Joe Saul-Sehy in their question-and-answer sessions review considerations needed to make the best decisions, acknowledging there is nuance in personal finance. A simple one-size-fits all is not always the best answer. Paula’s interviews are also well planned and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Texancoqui
    United States2 months ago
  • College talk, finally.

    Glad to see the podcast periodically talking about paying for college , saving for college, and loans, finally. I asked a few years ago for this but they seemed irritated and allergic to talking about college. Perhaps that was to focus on a perceived singles and couples audience. Glad to see a more wholistic approach now.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sarita7981
    United States3 months ago
  • Hopkins

    First part of podcast focused on the "number" and the 4% rule. People automatically calculate what income they need using the 4% rule and the "number". But it does branch out to to very interesting topics that are not always discussed. BTW traveling is not always an effectve way to rejuvenate as you get older. Roth investments are fine if you have a 20 year or so timeline and if you are in 24% or less bracket. Thanks for not using the word trope.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Interested bystander
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful money conversations with strong practical takeaways.
High-quality guests and interviewing; deep, actionable insights.
Consistently helpful with a good mix of interviews and Q&As.
Longer interviews can be hit or miss for some listeners, but overall valuable.
Excellent at breaking down complex topics into usable steps.

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Talking Points

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The Hidden Math Behind Every Venture Capital Fund, with former Wharton Prof. David Bell
Q: So first, for the average person who's listening, how does one go about becoming a VC?
David Bell explains it in three tiers and emphasizes that VC is opaque, involves raising from accredited investors, and that the key is understanding edge, track record, and the signals that indicate a GP will add value, not just an impressive resume.
Q&A: We Have $1.5 Million. Can We Stop Now?
Q: Should they allocate the 425K lump sum as 275K to brokerage, 50K to emergency fund, and 100K to a rental property?
In theory, yes, but the decision should hinge on property type, risk preferences, and cash reserves; for some buyers, keeping more liquidity in brokerage makes more sense while ensuring emergency funds are robust.
He Tried 30+ Side Hustles Before 3 Actually Paid Off, with Cody Berman
Q: How did Cody achieve his large FI gap and what role did the early years play?
He aggressively reduced expenses while increasing income through multiple side hustles; by the third year in entrepreneurship his income surged to over $403k while expenses stayed at around $24k, yielding a $379k gap that funded investments and accelerated FI.
Q&A: She Has $884K Saved — So Why Can't She Retire?
Q: Do I put more into taxable and tax-exempt accounts, and how to determine amounts?
Yes, lean toward increasing tax-exempt contributions for flexibility and long-term growth, while keeping employer-matched pre-tax contributions; evaluate based on timing of needing funds and potential tax scenarios.
Six Levels of Wealth, with Nick Maggiulli [GREATEST HITS]
Q: What is the primary mechanism for moving from Level 2 to Level 3, and what often happens at Level 4?
The primary mechanism is higher income and saving/investment—and for many, a home purchase is a key driver of net worth growth into Level 3. Level 4 requires larger, rarer income and asset-building moves, often involving substantial business ownership or equity, making Level 5 reachable for only a small subset.

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A thoughtful show that blends money psychology, personal finance frameworks, and practical decision-making. Episodes regularly feature interviews with financial educators, real estate and investing experts, and authors, plus Q&A and macro briefs that translate complex concepts into actionable steps. Common threads include first-principles thinking, behavioral economics, retirement and education decisions, and real-world tactics for automating savings, optimizing debt, and building long-term wealth. Notably, the show frequently emphasizes practical frameworks (like a money-mindset model, Rule of 72, and retirement budgeting) and hosts curate discussions that balance data-driven insights with accessible storytelling, making complex financial ... more

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