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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PSA Thursday: Social Distancing is Social Solidarity
Ask Paula: Is the Stock Market Going to Crash in 2020? How Should I Invest in a Bear Market?
Pain, Grief, and the Pursuit of Financial Independence, with Jillian Johnsrud
Ask Paula: I’m 24 and Won a $1 Million Settlement. How Should I Handle This Money?
Why I Quit My Job with No Savings When My Wife Was Five Months Pregnant (and What Happened Next?!), with Grant Baldwin
Ask Paula: How Can I Retire in 10 Years with Rental Properties?
The Art of Trusting Your Most Dangerous Ideas, with Ash Ambirge, The Middle Finger Project
Ask Paula: Should I Raid My Retirement Savings to Pay for School?
10 Questions to Master Successful Investing, with David Stein