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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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Ask Paula: "Should I Put My Dreams on Hold … and Buy a House Instead?"

Feb 7, 2024
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Stocks are Hot. Jobs are Hotter. What’s Next?

Feb 2, 2024
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How to Start a Business in One Weekend, with Noah Kagan

Jan 31, 2024
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Ask Paula: The Hidden Cost of Student Loan Forgiveness

Jan 24, 2024
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Thriving in a High-Pressure World, with Jennifer Breheny Wallace

Jan 18, 2024
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Ask Paula: Should We Drain Our Brokerage to Make a HUGE Down Payment?

Jan 10, 2024
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What’s In Store for 2024? Bitcoin, Home Buying, and Kiyosaki’s $1.2 billion in debt

Jan 5, 2024
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Your Blueprint for Life's Toughest Challenges, with Hal Elrod

Jan 4, 2024
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Ask Paula: Is Mom Getting Ripped Off by Her Investment Advisor?!

Dec 27, 2023
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Buy the Damn Guac, with Jamila Souffrant

Dec 20, 2023