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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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The Surreal Business of War: A Reporter's Account of the Russian Economy in Chaos

Jul 7, 2023
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Ask Paula: Should You Buy Real Estate in Today’s Economy?

Jul 6, 2023
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Ask Paula: We Make $300k. Why Are We NOT Financially Independent?

Jun 28, 2023
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The Human Side of Remote Work, with Nick Bloom

Jun 21, 2023
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Ask Paula: How to Build a New Career After Adversity

Jun 14, 2023
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Boldly Unemployed: Embracing Entrepreneurship, with Steve Chou

Jun 7, 2023
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The End of the Student Loan Pause: What You Need to Know

Jun 2, 2023
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Building Your Dream Business, with Amy Porterfield

May 31, 2023
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Ask Paula: I Tripled My Income. Now What?

May 24, 2023
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How to Invest in a Volatile Market, with JD Stein

May 18, 2023