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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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Ask Paula: Pay Debt vs Buy a Home? Invest in Index Funds vs Creative Alternative?

Jun 13, 2016
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How I Woke Up, Removed the Blindfold, and Noticed My Money for the First Time -- with Evelyn Connors

Jun 6, 2016
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Pete the Planner, Comedian-Turned-Money-Columnist, on Millionaires and Mock Retirements

May 30, 2016
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The Last Show With Jay

May 23, 2016
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The Stacking Benjamins Roundtable Plays a Game of 'Would You Rather'

May 16, 2016
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Ask Us Anything #4 - Betterment, Wealthfront, Robo-Investing -- What's the Deal?

May 9, 2016
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Farnoosh Torabi, Host of CNBC's Follow the Leader, Spills the Secrets of Successful CEOs

May 2, 2016
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How Jeremy and Winnie Retired in Their 30's

Apr 25, 2016
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Making Money as a Voice Over Actor with Carrie Olsen

Apr 18, 2016
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From Debt to Financial Independence, with Get Rich Slowly Founder JD Roth

Apr 11, 2016