Afford Anything
Paula Pant | Cumulus Podcast Network
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 blind spots, and make smarter choices. We’re into the psychology of money, and we love metacognition: thinking about how to think.In some episodes, we interview world-class experts: professors, researchers, scientists, authors. In other episodes, we answer your questions, talking through decision-making frameworks and mental models.Want to learn more? Download our free book, Escape, at http://affordanything.com/escape. Hosted by Paula Pant.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 35min
A.J. Jacobs: Habits, Health, and Human Connection [GREATEST HITS WEEK]
Esquire Magazine editor A.J. Jacobs shares insights on motivation, habits, and human connection. Topics include changing habits, extreme gratitude, healthy living, making career connections through distant cousins, and a hilarious story about revealing his sexual history to Scarlett Johansson. This episode originally aired in 2017 as part of GREATEST HITS WEEK.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 7min
Michael Kitces: Investing in Stocks vs. Skills [GREATEST HITS WEEK]
Financial advisor Michael Kitces joins the podcast to discuss whether to invest in oneself or the market, exploring the benefits of developing skills, side hustles, and education for long-term income potential. They also cover maximizing human capital, balancing career advancement with side hustles, managing major expenses, and navigating lifestyle creep for financial independence.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 30min
JL Collins: How to Beat Wall Street with a Boring Portfolio [GREATEST HITS WEEK]
JL Collins, author of 'The Simple Path to Wealth,' shares his strategy for financial independence through index fund investing. He advocates for simplicity in investment approaches, emphasizing the power of setting finances on autopilot. Topics include the benefits of staying invested long-term, the decision between debt payoff and investing, and the contrarian view on index fund investing in the US market.
Apr 15, 2024 • 30min
Jean Chatzky: The 50% Off Fallacy & Other Ways You're Sabotaging Your Savings [GREATEST HITS WEEK]
Jean Chatzky, financial editor for the TODAY Show, shares 6 money rules on spending, discussing topics like the 10/10/10 Rule and The 24 Hour Rule. She emphasizes balancing financial priorities between spouses and avoiding wasteful spending. The episode originally aired in 2016 as part of GREATEST HITS WEEK.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 4min
Q&A: We Save $5,000 Per Month. Where Should We Invest It?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy tackles questions from listeners about investing extra cash, managing wealth for high-net-worth individuals, analyzing condo investments, and maximizing financial goals through strategic saving and investing strategies.
Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 6min
Harvard Business Professor Explains Investing in NFTs
Harvard Business professor and Web3 expert delve into the significance of NFTs for financial literacy and investment diversification. NFTs represent evolving digital ownership at the intersection of art, technology, and commerce, with implications for various industries. The episode offers a deeper understanding of NFTs as digital assets.
Apr 6, 2024 • 37min
Tribute to Dr. Daniel Kahneman, Who Won a Nobel in Economics Even Though He Never Took an Econ Class
Princeton Professor Daniel Kahneman, Nobel laureate in economics, discusses the psychology of money. Topics include job reports, inflation data, stock market trends, Bitcoin halving, Capital One's acquisition of Discover, and the National Association of Realtors settlement.
Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 5min
The Pay Cut Price of Freedom
Listeners explore taking a pay cut for a lighter workload to achieve financial independence. A couple plans retirement at 55 while upgrading lifestyle. Tim seeks advice on catching up on retirement savings. Matthew considers moving to the Pacific Northwest. The episode covers various financial planning topics and strategies for making life changes.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 20min
Dr. Cal Newport: Achieve More by Doing Less
Discover the practice of slow productivity from Cal Newport, focusing on doing fewer tasks better. Learn how to prioritize quality over quantity, reduce stress, and increase productivity. Explore the benefits of sustainable progress in creative work and efficient communication strategies for effective workload management.
Mar 20, 2024 • 50min
My Husband Makes Double My Income, But Saves Nothing! Should I Be Worried?
Topics include paying off a house at 39, dealing with income differences in a relationship, understanding closed-end funds, and refinancing high-interest rate loans. Listeners also get insights on mortgage strategies and the importance of retirement savings over immediate financial goals.
