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 Invest in Index Funds More Actively?
Practical Investing and the Efficient Frontier, with Joe Saul-Sehy
Ask Paula: FIRE vs. FOMO -- How Do You Balance Between These?
A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, with Jordan Grumet
Ask Paula: How Do I Make Sure I Don't Spend the Money I've Invested?
The Secret to Perfect Timing
Ask Paula: Should I Pull Money from My Emergency Fund to Invest or Pay Off Debt?
The Six Myths of Productivity
Ask Paula: How Much Should We Spend on a Wedding?