Afford Anything

The podcast discusses the current state of the economy, including the bull market, low unemployment rates, and decreasing inflation. It also covers topics like real estate drama, increasing insurance costs, and the rising costs of new construction homes. The podcast highlights the massive lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors and the reasons behind the rising cost of car insurance.

Noah Kagan, entrepreneur and business strategist, shares valuable insights on starting a business in one weekend. He discusses the power of asking in business, the simplicity of starting a business online, and the importance of testing ideas and embracing failure. Noah also provides guidance on improving asking skills, finding quality candidates quickly, and the challenges of scaling a business. Additionally, he emphasizes the value of hiring elite advisors, finding advisors, setting financial goals, and shares three key takeaways for starting a business.

The podcast covers topics such as the trustworthiness of financial advisors, the hidden cost of student loan forgiveness, considerations for bond investments, and the impact of job satisfaction on various aspects of life.

Jennifer Breheny Wallace, author of the New York Times Best Seller “Never Enough: When Achievement Culture..." discusses the negative consequences of obsession with success and offers practical solutions to manage it. Topics include finding purpose, the power of connection, pressure to achieve in adolescence, challenges in retirement, and coping mechanisms for good financial health.

In this podcast, Paula and Joe discuss whether it's wise to liquidate stocks for a larger down payment in a high-interest rate environment. They also explore the risks of putting most of one's net worth into real estate and using home equity to accelerate retirement goals. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding mortgage terms, aligning debt with long-term goals, and evaluating risks in personal finance. They also touch on the need for pre-validation and playtesting when starting a podcast or business, and the significance of financial priorities and a profit-first mentality for entrepreneurs.

This podcast episode discusses the predictions for the economy in 2024, including the surge in Bitcoin prices and the expected SEC approval of a Bitcoin ETF. It explores the impact of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates on home buying and analyzes Robert Kiyosaki's $1.2 billion debt. The episode also talks about black swan events and election year abnormalities that might affect the flow of money.

Guest Hal Elrod, a survivor of tough challenges including the death of a sibling, being declared dead after a head-on collision, suffering financially during the Great Recession, and battling cancer, talks about his popular morning routine called the Miracle Morning. The routine, consisting of silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading, and writing, can be modified to fit anyone's schedule. Hal also discusses his documentary, "The Miracle Morning," where he copes with his leukemia diagnosis in real time.

Nicole worries about her mom's investments; Paul wants to lower his income for financial aid; Nick considers long-term care insurance rates. Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and Paula tackle these topics in today's episode.

Jamila Souffrant, a financial education instructor and author, discusses the power of understanding our 'why not,' staying motivated on our financial paths, shaping a success-bound mindset, and posing three crucial self-assessment questions for goal alignment. She explores the relationship between guacamole and financial independence, the distinction between financial independence and financial freedom, and the challenges and importance of hiring and reaching financial goals.

Topics discussed include the benefits of investing vs paying off debt, tax flexibility in investment strategies, merging financial lives in an international marriage, and choosing the right bank for international travel