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Afford Anything | Get Smarter With Money

Paula Pant, Personal Finance Expert
Retirement Planning
Investment Strategies
Financial Psychology
Real Estate
Inflation
Investing
Financial Independence
Financial Planning
Entrepreneurship
Personal Finance
Efficient Frontier
Roth IRA
Behavioral Finance
Interest Rates
Tariffs
Investment Strategy
Asset Allocation
Financial Literacy
Negotiation
Travel

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 thinkin... more

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Latest Episodes

A bond fund that lost 38% feels like proof you should have bought individual bonds instead. But individual bonds would have lost value too; you just wouldn’t get a statement telling you so.

Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy joins Paula to answe... more

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#761: Roughly 3 million Americans who own private businesses — car dealerships, beer distributors, dental practices — are collectively worth more than ten times the entire Forbes 400. Most of them didn't start rich, and you've probably never heard of... more

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#760: A couple in their late 30s and early 40s with $1 million invested may never need to save another dollar for retirement, because left alone, that money could grow to about $4 million. The harder question isn't the money. It's which of them keeps... more

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#759: At 19, Jaspreet Singh bought a rental for $8,000. What followed was a nightmare tenant, a lawsuit, and a later house stripped of its copper, and it taught him what the real estate books leave out.

Jaspreet is the founder of Minority Mindset, a... more

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Recent Guests

Owen Zidar
Professor of economics at Princeton and co-author of The Everywhere Millionaire
Princeton
Episode: 3 Million Americans Got Rich From Boring Businesses. Here's How, with Owen Zidar & Eric Zwick
Eric Zwick
Professor of finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and co-author of The Everywhere Millionaire
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Episode: 3 Million Americans Got Rich From Boring Businesses. Here's How, with Owen Zidar & Eric Zwick
Jaspreet Singh
Founder of Minority Mindset, CEO of Briefs Finance, and licensed attorney.
Briefs Finance
Episode: My Bank Account Hit Zero ... Then I Got Rich -- with Jaspreet Singh of Minority Mindset
Ron Johnson
Designer of the Apple Store, former CEO of JCPenney
Apple (former), JCPenney (former)
Episode: Steve Jobs Hated the Name “Genius Bar.” How He Came Around, with Ron Johnson
Jared Dillian
Former ETF trading desk head at Lehman Brothers; author of The Awesome Portfolio; market commentator
The Daily Dirt Nap (newsletter); Bloomberg Opinion columnist
Episode: How Losing $500K in ‘08 Led One Trader to a Different Kind of Portfolio, with Jared Dillian
Rob Berger
Former litigation and securities attorney, creator of Dough Roller, Forbes Advisor deputy editor, retirement planning educator
Dough Roller, Forbes Advisor
Episode: First Friday: AI, Debt, and a Social Security Shortfall. Should Your Money Plans Change? With Rob Berger
Esther Smith
Actress on Trying, discussed sabbatical planning
Trying (Apple TV)
Episode: Q&A: We Have $80K in Cash and Want a 1–2 Year Sabbatical. Is It Enough?
Kenny Burgos
CEO of the New York Apartment Association
New York Apartment Association
Episode: Why 60,000 New York Apartments Sit Empty in a Housing Crisis, with Kenny Burgos
Marisa Franco
Psychologist, Professor at the University of Maryland, author of Worth, The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment
University of Maryland / Worth
Episode: Why Self-Worth Predicts Your Income More Than Your SAT Score Does, with Marisa Franco

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
  • The best podcast!

    Paula Pant is hands down my favorite podcaster, regardless of the topic! I’ve been listening to her for nearly a decade, and she never gets old. She’s an incredibly thoughtful, insightful, and thorough interviewer who consistently asks the questions I’m hoping she’ll ask—and often ones I wouldn’t have thought of myself. I especially love her Q&A episodes with Joe. Their dynamic is fantastic, and I always come away having learned something new. Can’t recommend this podcast highly enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fivefeetoffuryvt
    United States14 days ago
  • Best Author Interviews!

    I get most of my book recommendations from being inspired by the authors that Paula interviews. The one with Marisa Franco and her book on worth has been one I have listened to on repeat. The psychology of money is such an important topic and this particular episode gets to the bottom of why our money psychology can hurt all our relationships - including our financial ones and how we see success. I can’t express enough how much you should listen to Paula. The recap at the end is particularly he... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rempel Family
    Canada24 days ago
  • Rental property

    First off, I’m a fan of this show. Thank you for the sound advice. One comment on the rental property episode - 100% agree on hiring a manager, but finding a responsive, competent manager ca be a challenge and a headache in itself. Any advice? Thx.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StefanSidahmed
    United Statesa month ago
  • I’m so grateful to be an Afforder

    This is the only podcast I listen to every single episode. Paula and Joe explain money concepts so clearly on the Q&A episodes. The interview style episodes always get me excited about that person’s ideas. And the first Friday episodes are my favorite way to get economic news. Thank you Paula!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDR747
    United States2 months ago
  • Years of fantastic content

    I’ve listened to Paula since at least 2014, and to this day Afford Anything is one of my favorite podcasts in the wealth and self improvement space. The guests are all high quality and the interviews are compelling, but more than that is how absolutely down to earth Paula is in her perspective on money, time management, and even politics. She’s such a realist at the end of the day, and it’s a great touch-grass kind of vibe that’s only improved with time.

    I’ll subscribe until she rolls up the sh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taryl G
    United States2 months ago

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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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3 Million Americans Got Rich From Boring Businesses. Here's How, with Owen Zidar & Eric Zwick
Q: Would you broadly recommend that somebody acquire a business rather than start one?
Acquiring an established company can provide an existing idea, customers, suppliers and staff, and seller financing can help keep the previous owner invested in a successful transition. However, buyers need capital, legal protections and a plan for retaining relationships that may depend on the former owner.
3 Million Americans Got Rich From Boring Businesses. Here's How, with Owen Zidar & Eric Zwick
Q: Why is private business ownership such a common thread among wealthy Americans?
Zidar says business income, particularly income from closely held operating businesses, has driven much of the rise in top incomes. Owners often receive profits directly from businesses with employees and substantial revenue rather than primarily from wages or a diversified stock portfolio.
Q&A: I’m the Executor of Dad’s $500K Portfolio. Should I Cash It Out?
Q: When, if ever, does it make more sense to own a bond fund versus individual bonds?
Paula and Joe explain that individual bonds can lose value when rates rise, even if held bonds do not show a changing account value. Individual bonds held to maturity can suit investors seeking fixed payments and a set duration, while bond funds can offer easier, diversified exposure for long-term allocation strategies. They also caution that investors should assess yield to maturity and credit risk.
Q&A: I’m the Executor of Dad’s $500K Portfolio. Should I Cash It Out?
Q: Is liquidating to a money market fund in this moment prudent capital preservation for an executor, or is it improper market timing?
Paula favors an allocation that reflects the beneficiaries' long-term horizons, while Joe advises preserving the estate's current value until beneficiaries can make their own decisions. They discuss a possible half-invested, half-cash compromise, with agreement from the beneficiaries and legal advice if their interests differ.
My Bank Account Hit Zero ... Then I Got Rich -- with Jaspreet Singh of Minority Mindset
Q: Do you have any ideas on where things might be headed as we go into 2027?
Singh expects AI adoption to keep growing over the coming decade, creating demand for energy, data centers, cooling, semiconductors, and related raw materials such as copper. He also expects inflation and shifts in international investment to continue, while stressing that these are investment themes rather than certain predictions.

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What is Afford Anything about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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5. Jared Dillian
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7. Esther Smith
8. Kenny Burgos

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