153: An Honest Conversation w/ Affirm CEO Max Levchin
Rich Habits Podcast
Why clear payoff schedules prevent runaway debt
Max shows how installment transparency prevents exponential interest growth and reduces borrower stress and defaults.
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz sit down to have an honest conversation with the CEO of Affirm, Max Levchin.
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