Afford Anything

Dr. Virgie Ellington, medical billing expert and author, discusses the impact of medical bills and shares a roadmap for navigating them. Topics include signing financial agreements, negotiating bills, avoiding common mistakes, understanding incidental bills, and the importance of medical financial literacy.

Discussion on the current state of the economy, including the Fed's interest rate decision and better-than-expected jobs report. The impact of interest rate increases on companies and the importance of long-term investment strategy are also explored.

Renowned psychologist and author Dr. Marisa Franco shares insights on the significance of fostering meaningful connections and discusses the impact of lacking fulfilling connections. The episode explores the importance of workplace connections, practical tips on nurturing friendships, and the impact of friendships on behavior and well-being.

Topics covered: comparing job offers, financing a home conversion, finding excitement in auto-investing, saving $60,000 in student loan interest payments

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, a data scientist, shares counterintuitive insights about the narratives around becoming and staying rich. Topics include the businesses that quietly make people millionaires, unconventional successes and reliable paths, dangerous decision making, managing remote employees with JustWorks, the role of randomness and storytelling in the art world, the key to happiness, and three key takeaways.

In this live episode, the hosts answer questions on navigating divorce financially and planning for a one-year sabbatical. They discuss the division of assets in divorce, the importance of forensic accountants, and strategically increasing income post-divorce. They also cover financial planning quadrants, incorporating VA disability payments into financial planning, and offer strategies for long-term planning. The episode ends with playful conversation and promotions.

Dr. Nate Zinsser, sports psychology mentor for elite athletes and soldiers, discusses developing mental toughness and confidence. Topics include the importance of confidence and self-reflection, cueing conviction and focus, writing down daily ESP check-ins, the remarkable story of Kyle Carpenter, rebuilding confidence and protecting growth, and exploring the red pencil mentality and addressing internal thoughts.

In this podcast, the hosts answer questions from a 10-year-old about saving for a first car, debate the best investment strategy for a young investor, explore different approaches to investing and the importance of industry knowledge, and discuss retiring on dividends vs the 4% rule. They also provide advice on whether to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth account while having student loans.

Scott Trench, CEO of BiggerPockets, shares insights on real estate investing. Topics include economic trends, demographic shifts, interest rates, remote work's impact on housing market, and factors to consider when choosing a city to invest in. They also discuss the differences between commercial and residential real estate and the current state of single-family and multi-family real estate investments.

Angie, who sold all her stocks last year, seeks advice on what to do with her $500,000 cash position. Christina wonders if she should refinance her student debt. A caller asks about how Paula and Joe handled their primary residences when moving out of state. Topics include panic selling, navigating financial news, paying off student loans, refinancing considerations, selling properties, living without possessions, and building towards financial independence.