Podcast · 334 episodes
Afford Anything | Get Smarter With Money, page 5
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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First Friday: When the Gov’t is Closed, Where Do We Find the Numbers?In this special First Friday episode, host Paula Pant discusses the current state of the job market amidst conflicting data due to a lack of a jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the…7 Nov 2025 · 37 min
Q&A: Can You Really Beat the Market by Copying Members of Congress?In this episode (#657) of the *Afford Anything* podcast, hosted by Paula Pant and Joe Salcihai, the hosts address a variety of listener questions revolving around financial decisions and strategies.4 Nov 2025 · 59 min
Would You Shock a Stranger? What a 1960s Experiment Reveals About Your Money DecisionsIn this episode of the Afford Anything podcast, host Paula Pant interviews Dr.31 Oct 2025 · 1 h 28 min
Q&A: How to Choose Between Financial Freedom and a First HomeIn this episode, host Paula Pant and co-host Joe Salcihai address a real-life dilemma faced by a 23-year-old listener, "Julio," who has a significant income and is torn between aggressively saving…28 Oct 2025 · 1 h 14 min
How to Stop Fighting About MoneyHow to Stop Fighting About Money24 Oct 2025 · 1 h 26 min
Radical Transparency in Real Estate PredictionsIn this episode, host Paula Pant revisits predictions made two years earlier regarding the housing market with guest Scott Trench.21 Oct 2025 · 1 h 2 min
Why High Earners Stay Broke, with Rose HanIn this episode, host Paula Pant speaks with Rose Han, who shares her journey from a recent finance graduate with a six-figure salary and negative net worth to a successful entrepreneur and author.17 Oct 2025 · 1 h 13 min
Everyone Says Don’t Hold Bonds in Taxable Accounts. They’re WrongIn this episode, the hosts tackle the common financial advice surrounding asset allocation, particularly regarding the holding of bonds in taxable accounts.14 Oct 2025 · 1 h 25 min
How Money Moves Through MarketsFormer Partner at Wellington Management10 Oct 2025 · 1 h 13 min
Q&A: Should You Buy a House Now or Invest Your Down Payment Instead?In episode #649 of the Afford Anything podcast, host Paula Pant and co-host Joe Soltz discuss a pressing dilemma faced by many first-time homebuyers: whether to buy a house now or invest their down…7 Oct 2025 · 1 h 9 min
First Friday: The Government Shuts Down -- But Bitcoin is at an All-Time High?!?First Friday: The Government Shuts Down -- But Bitcoin is at an All-Time High?!?3 Oct 2025 · 42 min
Q&A: How Do You Maximize a Mini-Retirement?The podcast focuses on making smarter choices about money, time, energy, and attention, emphasizing critical thinking and awareness of behavioral biases.30 Sep 2025 · 1 h 1 min
The Third Option Between Working and RetiringIn this episode of the *Afford Anything* podcast, host Paula Pant interviews Andy Hill, who, along with his wife, has created a unique lifestyle that balances part-time work and family…26 Sep 2025 · 1 h 12 min
Q&A: My Friend Won’t Invest - How Can I Help?In this episode, hosts Paula Pant and Joe Salcihai address listener questions related to financial independence, investing, and decision-making frameworks.23 Sep 2025 · 1 h 17 min
The Hidden Psychology Behind Every Financial Decision You Make with Dr. Daniel CrosbyThe Hidden Psychology Behind Every Financial Decision You Make with Dr. Daniel Crosby19 Sep 2025 · 1 h 10 min
LIVESTREAM: A Former Fed Economist Reveals What's Really Happening, with Karsten Jeske (“Big ERN”)Karsten Jeske, Former Federal Reserve Economist16 Sep 2025 · 1 h 3 min
BONUS: Stagflation, Stocks & Social Security - What’s Next for Your Money? with Rob BergerThe podcast explores how to make smarter decisions about money, time, energy, and focus. It delves into critical thinking, behavioral psychology of money, and metacognition.15 Sep 2025 · 26 min
The Case for Investing in Individual Stocks, with Co-Founder of the Motley Fool, David GardnerThe Case for Investing in Individual Stocks12 Sep 2025 · 1 h 29 min
Q&A: ChatGPT Built Her $1.2M Portfolio … But Should You Trust It?Q&A: ChatGPT Built Her $1.2M Portfolio … But Should You Trust It?9 Sep 2025 · 58 min
First Friday: Jerome Powell's Remarks at Jackson HoleIn the latest episode of the Afford Anything podcast, host Paula Pant discusses the disappointing jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), implications for interest rates, and…5 Sep 2025 · 18 min
Q&A: How to Invest in Your Community (by Finding the Third Option)In this episode of "Afford Anything," host Paula Pant and former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy tackle listener questions surrounding personal and community investments.2 Sep 2025 · 49 min
[GREATEST HITS] James Clear: How Small Daily Actions Compound Into Life-Changing Wealth [RERUN][GREATEST HITS] James Clear: How Small Daily Actions Compound Into Life-Changing Wealth [RERUN]29 Aug 2025 · 1 h 19 min
Q&A: Can You Open an IRA for Someone Else's Kid? (And Should You?)In this episode of the Afford Anything podcast, Paula Pant and former financial planner Joe Salcihai address three listener questions related to personal finance, investment strategies, and the…26 Aug 2025 · 55 min
How to Talk to Your Parents About Money, with Behavioral Economist Etinosa AgbonlahorIn this episode, behavioral economist Etinosa Agbonlahor joins host Paula Pant to discuss the concept of "money scripts"—the unconscious beliefs we inherit or develop regarding finances.22 Aug 2025 · 1 h