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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: How Should My 64-Year-Old Mom Handle a Toxic Boss?

Apr 20, 2022
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The 2X Rule (and Other Wealth-Accelerating Advice), with Nick Maggiulli

Apr 13, 2022
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Ask Paula: How Can I Minimize My Taxes?

Apr 6, 2022
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Invest Anywhere: The 5 Ways Real Estate Makes Money

Apr 1, 2022
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Ask Paula: I’m 33 and Want to Retire at 45 – What Should I Do?

Mar 29, 2022
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What’s the Point of Happiness, Anyway?, with Dr. Bill Von Hippel

Mar 23, 2022
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Ask Paula: My Income Is Dropping From $190,000 to $40,000; What Should I Do?

Mar 16, 2022
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Why Does the Stock Market Crash? | Stocks 101 Explained, with Brian Feroldi

Mar 9, 2022
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Ask Paula: Talk Crypto To Me

Mar 4, 2022
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The Roots of Procrastination, Inattention and Anxiety, with Dr. Ellen Vora, M.D.

Mar 2, 2022