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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Q&A: The Roth Decision at Every Income Level (And Why It Matters Now!)
The Hidden Psychology of Financial Pressure, with Dr. Sunita Sah
Q&A: Wait, Are We All Wrong About Zero APR Strategies?
Your Last Thoughts Won't Be About Money, with Dr. Jordan Grumet
Q&A: When Your Crypto Bet Pays Off TOO Well
The Compound Effect of 52 Tiny Financial Changes
Financial Lessons We Learned - and What’s Ahead for 2025
Dr. Cal Newport: A No-Pressure Plan for Next Year's Resolutions [GREATEST HITS WEEK]
Your Rich BFF, Vivian Tu: Wall Street's Dirty Little Secrets [GREATEST HITS WEEK]