Podcast · 334 episodes
Afford Anything | Get Smarter With Money, page 3
by Paula Pant | Cumulus Podcast Network · English
45 million downloads. One question: what does it actually take to build wealth? Each week, Paula Pant brings in economists, investors, business leaders, authors, and researchers to dig into the five pillars of financial freedom — financial psychology, increasing income, investing, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Deep insights rooted in economics and behavioral finance. First-principles thinking. No surface-level tips. Follow or Subscribe to hear new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Get smarter with money. Build wealth.
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Q&A: The Case for NOT Paying Off Your Student LoansQ&A on personal finance decisions under uncertainty, focused on (1) whether to pay down student loans vs preserving cash flow, (2) mitigating sequence-of-returns risk via part-time work in early…14 Apr 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 27 chapters
What to Fix First When Everything Feels Stuck, with former Lyft COO and Tesla President Jon McNeillHow to get unstuck by simplifying problem-solving, identifying constraints, deleting non-customer-value steps, and moving fast on decisions.10 Apr 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 35 chapters
Q&A: Should I Quit My Job to Be a Stay-at-Home DadQ&A episode on whether to quit a job to become a stay-at-home dad, plus two other listener money questions (debt vs savings for a home goal; and an update on real estate investing strategy).7 Apr 2026 · 52 min · 21 chapters
First Friday: Jobs Are Up. So Why Does the Economy Feel Worse?The episode explains why the economy “feels worse” despite a strong March jobs report, then covers Fed policy, mortgage-rate drivers, gas-price shocks, stock-market volatility, a proposed 401(k) rule…3 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
Q&A: Why 3 Years Is a Weird Timeline for MoneyQ&A on short-term money timing (3-year horizon), early retirement account strategy, and starting a nonprofit vs LLC for an adult day center.31 Mar 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 23 chapters
What Retirement Planning Gets Wrong, with Jamie HopkinsRetirement planning misconceptions and risks; the “retirement number” problem; critiques of the 4% rule; planning for early-retirement spending and sequence-of-returns risk; and under-discussed aging…27 Mar 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 36 chapters
Q&A: A $30K Promotion Near FI, Learning Put Options, and Scaling a 16-Unit PortfolioIn the 700th episode of the Afford Anything podcast, hosted by Paula Pant and Joe Salcihai, the duo addresses three listener questions that delve into financial independence (FI), job satisfaction,…24 Mar 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 21 chapters
Nir Eyal: The Four Questions That Can Change Any BeliefIn this episode of the Afford Anything podcast, host Paula Pant interviews Nir Eyal, author of *Beyond Belief*.20 Mar 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 27 chapters
Q&A: Should You Pause Retirement to Buy a Bigger Home?Q&A on whether to pause retirement saving to buy a bigger home, plus a second Q&A on how to split 401(k)/IRA contributions for a part-time healthcare worker.17 Mar 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 25 chapters
Bill Gurley: The Biggest Career Regret Most People HaveIn episode #697 of the "Afford Anything" podcast, venture capitalist Bill Gurley discusses the common regret of inaction that many people face at the end of their lives, particularly regarding career…13 Mar 2026 · 1 h 22 min · 34 chapters
Q&A: Should Your Emergency Fund Be Invested?In this episode, Paula and Joe answer listener questions regarding personal finance strategies, focusing on emergency funds, investment options, and major life decisions.10 Mar 2026 · 59 min · 24 chapters
First Friday: Jobs Fell by 92,000. But the Economy Is Still Growing?In this episode of the *Afford Anything* podcast, host Paula Pant discusses the conflicting data surrounding U.S.6 Mar 2026 · 43 min · 18 chapters
Job Titles Don’t Mean What They Used To (And That Affects Your Pay) — with Dr. Ben Zweig (Part 2 of 2)In this episode, Paula Pant continues her discussion with Dr. Ben Zweig, CEO of Revelio Labs, focusing on the complexities and implications of job titles in the U.S. labor market.3 Mar 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 32 chapters
AI, Layoffs, and the Future of Your Career — with Dr. Ben Zweig (Part 1 of 2)Dr. Ben Zweig, CEO of Revelio Labs and professor at NYU Stern School of Business27 Feb 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
My Brother-in-Law Wants to Buy a Rental in Mexico. Good Idea?This episode discusses various listener inquiries regarding financial decisions, including purchasing a rental property in Mexico, managing sudden growth in retirement savings, and understanding the…24 Feb 2026 · 57 min · 16 chapters
Your IQ Won't Save Your Career. Your AQ Might. – with Liz TranLiz Tran, Executive Coach and Author20 Feb 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 28 chapters
Q&A: Should My Teen Go to College?In this episode of the Afford Anything podcast, host Paula Pant and co-host Joe Salcihai tackle critical listener questions regarding the financial implications of college education and investment…17 Feb 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 21 chapters
Your Brain Is Your Most Important Asset, with Dr. Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhDThe podcast explores how we make daily decisions about money, time, energy, and attention, emphasizing critical thinking and decision-making frameworks.13 Feb 2026 · 2 h 2 min · 44 chapters
Q&A: I'm Burned Out But Not Quite Ready to Retire[Afford Anything](http://affordanything.com)10 Feb 2026 · 47 min · 12 chapters
First Friday: The Retirement Rules That Changed While You Weren't LookingThe episode discusses significant changes in tax laws, retirement contributions, the current economic landscape, and behavioral economics insights, particularly focusing on how these factors affect…6 Feb 2026 · 43 min · 20 chapters
Q&A: Are AI Stocks About to Crater?Q&A: Are AI Stocks About to Crater?3 Feb 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 19 chapters
10 Rules for Building a Portfolio That Actually Works for Your Life, with Cullen RocheIn this episode, Paula Pant interviews Cullen Roche, the founder and chief investment officer of Discipline Funds.31 Jan 2026 · 1 h 36 min · 35 chapters
Why You Should “T-Bill and Chill” Instead of Using a Savings Account, with Cullen RocheIn this episode, Paula Pant converses with Cullen Roche, founder and chief investment officer of Discipline Funds.27 Jan 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 35 chapters
How to Teach Kids About Money, with Dr. Stephen DayIn this episode of the Afford Anything podcast, host Paula Pant interviews Dr. Stephen Day, the director of the Center for Economic Education at Virginia Commonwealth University.23 Jan 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 23 chapters