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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 Radical Invention of the Index Fund, with Robin Wigglesworth

Nov 5, 2021
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Ask Paula: How Can We Reach Financial Independence by 35?

Nov 2, 2021
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How to Understand Your Medical Bill, with Marshall Allen

Oct 26, 2021
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Ask Paula: I’m Bored at Work, and I’m 14 Years from Retirement; Should I Tough It Out?

Oct 19, 2021
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Are We Heading for a Housing Crash in 2022?

Oct 11, 2021
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Ask Paula: How to Make Smarter Real Estate Decisions

Oct 4, 2021
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Courage and The Consequences of Inaction, with Ryan Holiday

Oct 2, 2021
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How to Make $1 Million in Business with No Employees, with Elaine Pofeldt

Sep 29, 2021
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How to Invest in Real Estate, Debt-Free, from Thousands of Miles Away, with Rich Carey

Sep 24, 2021
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Why Investors Need a Latticework of Ideas, with Morgan Housel

Sep 14, 2021