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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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Digital Minimalism - with Dr. Cal Newport

Feb 4, 2019
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Three Percent is the New Four Percent - with Larry Swedroe, Retirement Planning Expert

Feb 1, 2019
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Ask Paula: I'm 48 and Retiring Next Year. Should I Buy More Rentals?

Jan 28, 2019
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When a Child of Financial Chaos Stumbles into Adulthood - with Paulette Perhach

Jan 21, 2019
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Ask Paula: Should I Buy a Nice Car or Save My Money?

Jan 14, 2019
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The biggest study of everyday millionaires in 25 years - with Chris Hogan

Jan 7, 2019
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Ask Paula - When Should I NOT Use the One Percent Rule for a Rental Property?

Jan 4, 2019
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One Tweak a Week in 2019 -- Easy Improvements to Your Financial Life in 2019

Dec 31, 2018
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How to Optimize Your Time and Energy -- with Mike Vardy, The Productivityist

Dec 24, 2018
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Ask Paula: Should I Pay Off Student Loans While in School?

Dec 17, 2018