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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 Tax Risks That Could Blow Up Your Retirement Plan, with Ed Slott

Mar 24, 2021
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Ask Paula: How to Shift From Financial Independence to a Mini-Retirement?

Mar 17, 2021
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The 7 Steps to Financial Independence + 7 Rules of Investing, with JD Roth

Mar 10, 2021
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Ask Paula: Help! I Can Only Save $200 a Month

Mar 5, 2021
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A World Without Email, with Cal Newport

Mar 3, 2021
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The Financial Benefits of Optimism, with Michelle Gielan

Feb 24, 2021
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Ask Paula: How Can I Reach FIRE in 11 Years?

Feb 16, 2021
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The Two-Fund Investment Portfolio, with Paul Merriman

Feb 9, 2021
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Ask Paula and Joe: Should I Sell My $575,000 in Tesla Stock?

Feb 5, 2021
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How to Talk to Friends about Money, with Erin Lowry

Feb 3, 2021