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Paula Pant, Personal Finance Expert | Cumulus Podcast Network
Financial Psychology
Investment Strategies
Retirement Planning
Financial Independence
Inflation
Investing
Real Estate
Entrepreneurship
Financial Planning
Personal Finance
Roth IRA
Negotiation
Efficient Frontier
Interest Rates
Tariffs
Behavioral Finance
Federal Reserve
Asset Allocation
Financial Literacy
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 thinking... more

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Recent Guests

John La Puma
Board-certified internist; Harvard/University of Chicago/TedMed lecturer; NYT bestselling author
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Episode: Your Office Is Making You Sick, with Dr. John La Puma
Clare Flynn Levy
Hedge fund manager, CEO and founder of Essentia Analytics
Essentia Analytics
Episode: The 5 Ways Investors Behave When Things Go Wrong, with Clare Flynn Levy
Haley Sacks
Creator/ influencer known as Mrs. Dow Jones
Mrs. Dow Jones (Haley Sacks)
Episode: Mrs. Dow Jones: Your Childhood Is Running Your Bank Account
Tiffany Aliche
Budget Nista, financial educator and author
Episode: Why Smart People Still Sabotage Their Own Money, with Tiffany Aliche
Jeff Hurst
CEO of Furnished Finder; former COO at Expedia and president at VRBO
Furnished Finder
Episode: The Rental Strategy That Survived Every City Crackdown, with Jeff Hurst
Ron Lieber
Award-winning personal finance columnist, New York Times
The New York Times / Your Money column
Episode: Is a Computer Science Degree Still Worth the Debt?, with Ron Lieber
Keith Wargo
CEO of Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks
Episode: The Financial Reality of Developmental Disabilities, with Keith Wargo
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Autism Speaks
Episode: The Financial Reality of Developmental Disabilities, with Keith Wargo
Andrea Bowman Lustig
Author focusing on legacy planning and retirement planning
Episode: Q&A: The Case for NOT Paying Off Your Student Loans

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 States13 days 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 States16 days 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 States25 days 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 States2 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 States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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#41
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#139
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#224
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Talking Points

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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.
Six Levels of Wealth, with Nick Maggiulli [GREATEST HITS]
Q: What got you here won't get you there—how does personal finance advice change with wealth level?
Advice shifts from prioritizing safety nets and income growth at Level 1, to increasing savings rates and acquiring income-producing assets in Levels 2 and 3, to relying on higher income, business ownership, and diversified portfolios for Levels 4–6, with increasingly complex strategies and risk considerations.
Q&A: Why Do I Still Feel Anxious When I’m Clearly Doing Well?
Q: What should I do with the extra $600 a month from my side hustle?
Model the timeline against each goal, fill potholes in the short term, and consider prioritizing long-term retirement savings first, using the extra cash to backfill future shortfalls while staying aligned with the goals you listed.
The 5 Ways Investors Behave When Things Go Wrong, with Clare Flynn Levy
Q: You talked about what separates good investors from bad investors, or successful ones from unsuccessful ones. Five archetypes of behavior—can you walk through that framework?
The five archetypes are connoisseur (lets winners run and stays invested with patience), raider (takes profits and repositions, often needing more ideas), rabbit (freezes or burrows deeper when losing), hunter (waits for a moment to strike, potentially big, calculated bets), and assassin (cuts losing positions decisively with pre-set rules). The idea is to show how people act differently depending on market conditions, and to have a plan for each scenario.
Q&A: Your Kids Just Inherited $350,000 Each. Now What?
Q: Should we pursue entrepreneurship like the gym idea to use the money?
Entrepreneurship can be viable but requires due diligence, market research, and a realistic plan; the hosts recommend doing 50 hours of due diligence, talking to multiple local practitioners, and creating a concrete plan before committing to such a venture.

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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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