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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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#744: With about $200 and a crypto exchange, historian Joseph Moore turned himself into a legitimate billionaire — a stunt that says more about how money actually works than most financial advice does. It's also a preview of the 300-year argument he ... more

#743: Everyone talks about a loneliness epidemic — but Luke Burgis argues the opposite problem is just as real: we now have so much easy, frictionless community that we never have to develop a solid sense of who we actually are.

Luke Burgis is a pro... more

#742: A listener hit her $1.4 million early-retirement goal three years ahead of schedule — and now she's stuck deciding whether paying off a low-interest mortgage is smart, or just fear in disguise. Later, a former financial planner explains why he ... more

#740: Jack Raines turned $6,000 into $400,000 trading blank-check stocks during the 2020–2021 bubble — and he says it was some of the least fun money he's ever made.

Jack Raines is a writer and investor at Slow Ventures, and the author of the new bo... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Burgis
Entrepreneur and author, guest on the show
Episode: Everyone Wants a Piece of You. Here's How to Stay Whole -- with Luke Burgis
Jack Raines
Author of Young Money; substack writer
Young Money / jackraines.blog
Episode: You Can't Buy Back Your 20’s — with Jack Raines
Eric Cole
Cybersecurity expert, former CIA hacker, Obama cybersecurity commissioner, adviser to Bill Gates
SecureAnchor, drericole.org
Episode: Hackers Waited 3 Months for This Couple's $1.2 Million Deal, with Dr. Eric Cole [GREATEST HITS]
Beth Kobliner
Author and personal finance expert
Episode: She's Researched Money for 30 Years—and Never Seen It This Bad for Young People, with Beth Kobliner
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 co-founder of Idea Farm Ventures
Idea Farm Ventures / Wharton School
Episode: Your Zip Code Is Quietly Deciding What You Buy, 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

Hosts

Paula Pant
Host of the show; economist by training; leads the discussion and guides guests.
Joe Salcihai
Co-host, former financial planner; collaborates on analysis and asks probing questions.

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 States3 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 States4 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 States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, nuanced money discussions with rigorous questions.
Excellent guest variety and practical frameworks for wealth building.
High-quality interviews; deep-dive into complex topics with actionable takeaways.
Some critics wish for more balanced interviews and shorter episodes.

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Q&A: I Reached Financial Independence Three Years Early … Now What?
Q: Mark asks why not go all the way to risk parity when the efficient frontier already covers diversification, and what practitioners think about risk parity.
Joe/Paula discuss that risk parity is controversial among practitioners; they advise understanding your own behavior and goals, cite experts who oppose over-reliance on risk parity, and emphasize flexibility and understanding of asset classes as key to a robust, personalized portfolio.
Q&A: I Reached Financial Independence Three Years Early … Now What?
Q: Susanna, how do I find an accountant for my personal taxes?
The hosts recommend narrowing to CPAs who specialize in small business and real estate, interview at least three, and prioritize local geography plus niche experience; consider CPA firms that include EAs but ensure the CPA supervises the work.
You Can't Buy Back Your 20’s — with Jack Raines
Q: Why grad school in your 30s instead of earlier?
He describes grad school as either a sabbatical or a redirect, depending on your stage; for him it was a sabbatical that allowed time to rethink priorities, while for Jack it was also a strategic inflection point that aligned with future opportunities.
You Can't Buy Back Your 20’s — with Jack Raines
Q: Tell us that story.
Jack recalls quitting a corporate job after a bar conversation with his boss, choosing to travel in Europe and beyond, framing it as a deliberate trade-off between adventure now and career progression later, which proved transformative for his perspective on money and life stages.
Q&A: Should We Retire in Our 40s With $4 Million and an 80% Stock Portfolio?
Q: What markers would you use to know when the plan is going afoul?
A combination of both quantitative markers (Monte Carlo thresholds, portfolio balance levels) and qualitative signals (personal anxiety and enjoyment of the present) suggests that the plan needs adjustment, with the strongest indicator being how much you can enjoy life now.

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This show targets financially curious listeners who want rigorous, first-principles guidance on building wealth across five pillars: psychological factors in money decisions, income growth, investing, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Episodes often feature experts—from cybersecurity and VC to wealth planning and leadership—that dissect real-world trade-offs, quantify trade-offs, and offer practical frameworks (e.g., coast FI, tax buckets, and estate planning). A notable strength is blending data-driven analysis with accessible storytelling, case studies, and actionable steps, making complex topics like housing supply, venture finance, and behavioral finance approachable for serious, long-horizon financial planning. The format tends to mix... more

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