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Afford Anything | Make Smart Money Choices

Paula Pant, Personal Finance Expert | Cumulus Podcast Network
Entrepreneurship
Personal Finance
Bitcoin
Financial Independence
Business Strategy
Confidence and Mindset
Startups
Retirement Accounts
Personal Development
Interest Rates
Robert Kiyosaki
Appsumo
Investment
Resilience
Relationships
Retirement Planning
Federal Reserve
Financial Freedom
Financial Advisors
Health Challenges

You can afford anything, but not everything. We make daily decisions about how to spend money, time, energy, focus and attention – and ultimately, our life. How do we make smarter decisions? How do we think from first principles? On the surface, Afford Anything seems like a podcast about money and investing. But under the hood, this is a show about how to think critically, recognize our behavioral... more

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Latest Episodes

#703: April’s jobs report comes in much stronger than expected, with 178,000 jobs added and unemployment ticking down to 4.3 percent. That headline deserves a closer look, especially when other labor data still points to a slower, lower-hiring enviro... more

#702: Olivia is saving for a specific three-year goal and wants to know whether a money market fund is the right place to store that cash, or if a traditional savings account would be safer.

Robert is planning to retire early in the next few years a... more

#701: Forget the idea that you need a magic number to retire.

Jamie Hopkins is a certified financial planner, professor of taxation at the American College of Financial Services, director of the New York Life Center for Retirement Income, and Top 40... more

#700: Today we’re tackling three different financial questions from our listeners.

First, we’ll hear from Melanie, who is deciding whether to pursue a promotion that would increase her salary by $30,000 but may add more stress, even though she’s alr... more

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Recent Guests

Nir Eyal
Author and thinker at the intersection of psychology and technology
Nir Eyal (Near and Far); author of Indistractable and Beyond Belief
Episode: Nir Eyal: The Four Questions That Can Change Any Belief
Bill Gurley
Venture capitalist, General Partner at Benchmark
Benchmark Capital
Episode: Bill Gurley: The Biggest Career Regret Most People Have
Dr. Ben Zweig
CEO of Revelio Labs and teaches Future of Work at NYU Stern School of Business.
Revelio Labs
Episode: AI, Layoffs, and the Future of Your Career — with Dr. Ben Zweig (Part 1 of 2)
Liz Tran
Founder of AI coaching startup Energenius and author of a new book called AQ.
Energenius
Episode: Your IQ Won't Save Your Career. Your AQ Might. – with Liz Tran
Dr. Majid Fotuhi
Neurologist and author of The Invincible Brain
Johns Hopkins University and Harvard Medical School
Episode: Your Brain Is Your Most Important Asset, with Dr. Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD
Cullen Roche
Founder and chief investment officer of Discipline Funds.
Discipline Funds
Episode: Why You Should “T-Bill and Chill” Instead of Using a Savings Account, with Cullen Roche
Dr. Stephen Day
Director of the Center for Economic Education at Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Episode: How to Teach Kids About Money, with Dr. Stephen Day
Barry Ritholtz
Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Episode: How NOT to Invest, with Barry Ritholtz
Zack Kass
Former executive at OpenAI and author of 'The Next Renaissance'
OpenAI
Episode: Why AI Taking Your Job Isn't the Real Problem, with Fmr. OpenAI Exec Zack Kass

Host

Paula Pant
Host and financial educator with a background in real estate and investment, known for her engaging style and ability to simplify complex financial concepts.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • Mostly good

    I really enjoy the episodes with Joe but don’t love most of the interviews. I’m not sure why. Maybe because they are so long.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UTNDguy
    United States21 days ago
  • Insightful and diverse

    So glad I found your podcast! It is so insightful and thoughtful. I love the variety in the topics that you cover and how these diverse areas all relate back to my FI/living a Good Life journey. Thank you for your dedication to the quality of the information you share. I look forward to catching up and continuing to enjoy “what’s next”.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dragonfly momma
    United States21 days ago
  • Education advice

    Good start, but much more challenging when you are less well off.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Interested bystander
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent advice brought in an entertaining way

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lincoln
    2 months ago
  • Long time listener, made it easy to leave

    Paula Pant used to tell her followers (as she was selling her RE courses) that the best way to stand up to corporate landlords and slumlords was to become a small time landlord to provide safe and affordable housing. Now as long as corporations give her a platform she will abandon journalistic integrity and pop on Newsmax or anywhere that might expand her reach. Paula used to focus on creating a strong community, her podcast is now another watered down corporate voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Perdita27
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Feedback often highlights the informative guests and the balance between providing actionable advice and encouraging deeper critical thinking.
Listeners appreciate the detailed explorations of financial psychology and decision-making frameworks, praising the engaging style of the host.
Some listeners express concerns about the podcast's direction and guest selection, indicating a desire for content that remains true to original themes of thoughtful financial planning.

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#39
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#146
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#76
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#123
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#204
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#166
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Q&A: Should You Pause Retirement to Buy a Bigger Home?
Q: How much should Amelia contribute per paycheck to her 401(k) and how much could she put into a traditional IRA given a $110/hour, 16 hours/week schedule?
Paula and Joe suggest modeling around the 401(k) first, ensuring any Roth options are considered, and using a mix of tax-deferred and tax-exempt accounts to diversify retirement withdrawals; CPA/EA guidance can help ensure tax efficiency, but with a simple situation a CPA may not be necessary.
Q&A: Should Your Emergency Fund Be Invested?
Q: What about Dimensional Funds for an investor in Canada who would need an advisor and pay fees?
Their stance is cautious: in Canada, Dimensional Funds may require an advisor with ongoing fees, and if the investor already has a solid asset allocation, Dimensional may not add value net of fees; however, they acknowledge personal circumstances and portfolio context. They also encourage a neutral, evidence-based approach rather than chasing the latest product.
Your IQ Won't Save Your Career. Your AQ Might. – with Liz Tran
Q: How does AQ relate to the AI advent?
It's such a great question. IQ used to be the way that we would predict if someone was successful...But suddenly, the rarity of having a high IQ, or having a high IQ has actually become very cheap and very common.
Your IQ Won't Save Your Career. Your AQ Might. – with Liz Tran
Q: Can you define AQ?
AQ is a new form of intelligence, and it stands for your agility quotient. Essentially, that's your capacity to handle change, disappointment, uncertainty.
AI, Layoffs, and the Future of Your Career — with Dr. Ben Zweig (Part 1 of 2)
Q: What should entry-level workers know about their current job market?
Entry-level workers are facing a tough job market with increased risks of job automation, making management and orchestration skills more valuable.

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Topics discussed across episodes center around the intersection of personal finance and critical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on the psychology behind financial habits, showcasing how behavioral economics influences our financial decisions. Episodes often include insights from experts in finance, economics, and behavioral psychology, enriching the conversation with their academic and practical knowledge. Notably, the podcast fosters a reflective approach to money management, challenging listeners to consider not just how to make money, but how to think more wisely about spending, investing, and overall financial behavior. Unique features include Q&A sessions that address listener inquiries directly, promoting active engagement and pe... more

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2. Bill Gurley
3. Dr. Ben Zweig
4. Liz Tran
5. Dr. Majid Fotuhi
6. Cullen Roche
7. Dr. Stephen Day
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