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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: I’m on the Verge of Retirement and My Taxes are Rising … Help!

Jul 21, 2021
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Decoding Greatness, with Ron Friedman, Ph.D

Jul 14, 2021
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Ask Paula: The Dangers of Frugality

Jul 7, 2021
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Bitcoin for Beginners

Jul 2, 2021
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Ask Paula: I Make $50,000; How Can I Buy a House?

Jun 28, 2021
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What's in Store for the Economy and the Future of Work?, with ChooseFI hosts Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa

Jun 21, 2021
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Ask Paula: If I Retire at 50, How Do I Bridge the Gap?

Jun 18, 2021
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How to Transition to Your Dream Career, with Ashley Stahl

Jun 8, 2021
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Ask Paula: Thinking about Money from First Principles

Jun 4, 2021
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The Scout Mindset, with Julia Galef

Jun 1, 2021