Afford Anything
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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Q&A: The Scary Shift from Saving to — Gulp! — Actually Spending Your Money
How to Travel on $75 Per Day, with Nomadic Matt Kepnes
Q&A: You Made a Money Mistake. Now What?
Why Your Brain Rewards You for Avoiding Your Boss, with Dr. Joel Salinas
The Hidden Tax of Avoiding Tough Conversations, with Harvard Law Senior Fellow Bob Bordone
Small Cap Showdown! Paul Merriman vs. Dr. Karsten Jeske Battle … with Millions Hanging in the Balance
Q&A: How Much Risk Should My Mom Take in Retirement?
First Friday: The Economic Maze We're Navigating Together
Q&A: Should You Cash Out Your ETFs? The Hidden Consequences of That Decision …