Podcast · 334 episodes
Afford Anything | Get Smarter With Money, page 6
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: Gold vs. Stocks – and Why Inflation Panic Makes You PoorIn this episode of the Afford Anything podcast, hosts Paula Pant and former financial planner Joe Salcihai address listener questions about investing in an inflationary environment, the role of…19 Aug 2025 · 1 h 35 min
Wharton Professor: The 7 Hidden Types of Entrepreneurs | with Lori Rosenkopf Wharton Professor: The 7 Hidden Types of Entrepreneurs | with Lori Rosenkopf15 Aug 2025 · 1 h 20 min
Q&A: How to Spot Investment Scams Before You Lose EverythingQ&A: How to Spot Investment Scams Before You Lose Everything12 Aug 2025 · 1 h 16 min
How to Get Everything You Want at WorkIn this episode, Paula Pant is joined by Melody Wilding, a Professor of Human Behavior at Hunter College, to discuss how to effectively manage up in the workplace.8 Aug 2025 · 1 h 45 min
Q&A: Is ChatGPT's Portfolio Better Than VTSAX?In this episode of the Afford Anything podcast, host Paula Pant, alongside former financial planner Joe Salcihai, answers listener questions about personal finance, investment strategies, and…5 Aug 2025 · 1 h 42 min
BONUS First Monday: How Did the BLS Get the Jobs Report So Wrong?This special bonus episode of the Afford Anything podcast focuses on the significant revisions made by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) regarding job reports for May and June.4 Aug 2025 · 18 min
First Friday: We Were Wrong About 258,000 Jobs (This Changes Everything)We Were Wrong About 258,000 Jobs (This Changes Everything)1 Aug 2025 · 52 min
Nick Maggiulli: The Wealth Ladder Has Six Rungs (and Most People Never Climb Past Four)The Wealth Ladder Has Six Rungs (and Most People Never Climb Past Four)29 Jul 2025 · 1 h 12 min
Why Nice People Struggle with Money, with Dr. Sandra Matz, Professor at Columbia Business SchoolIn this episode, host Paula Pant talks with Dr. Sandra Matz, a professor at Columbia Business School, about the psychological factors that affect financial decision-making.25 Jul 2025 · 1 h 10 min
Q&A: When Being Good With Money … Isn't Good EnoughIn this episode, hosts Paula Pant and Joe Salcihai address three listener questions regarding financial decisions, particularly focusing on retirement planning, disability insurance, and long-term…22 Jul 2025 · 57 min
The Hidden Psychology Behind Failed Dreams, with Yale’s Dr. Zorana Ivcevic PringleIn this episode, Paula Pant interviews Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, a senior research scientist at Yale's Center for Emotional Intelligence.18 Jul 2025 · 1 h 6 min
JL Collins Part 2: What Happens When You Don't Need to Work Anymore?The Afford Anything podcast, hosted by Paula Pant, focuses on smarter decision-making regarding money, time, energy, and overall life.15 Jul 2025 · 1 h
JL Collins Part 1: The Simple Path vs. The "Optimal" PathIn this episode of the *Afford Anything* podcast, host Paula Pant interviews JL Collins, author of *The Simple Path to Wealth*.11 Jul 2025 · 55 min
Q&A: “Help! My Mom’s Financial Crisis Is Becoming Mine!”This podcast explores how to make smarter decisions regarding money, time, energy, and life in general, emphasizing critical thinking and metacognition.8 Jul 2025 · 51 min
First Friday: Why Americans Are More Pessimistic Than EverIn this special First Friday episode, coinciding with America's 249th birthday, Paula Pant discusses the current economic landscape of the United States.4 Jul 2025 · 38 min
Q&A: Which Investments Should Go Into Which Accounts?[Asset Location Cheat Sheet](http://affordanything.com/assetlocation)2 Jul 2025 · 1 h 5 min
The Hidden Cost of Replacing You at Work, with “Money with Katie” host Katie Gatti TassinIn this episode (Episode #620), host Paula Pant interviews Katie Gatti Tassin, the host of "Money with Katie," to discuss the true worth of employees beyond their paycheck.1 Jul 2025 · 37 min
Q&A: My Company Is Going Public and I Have No Idea What to Do – Plus, Should I Fire My Advisor? Episode #619 Features Host Paula Pant and Guest Joe Salcihai24 Jun 2025 · 1 h 6 min
How to Retire at 50 While Supporting Aging Parents, with Frank Vasquez The Afford Anything podcast focuses on making conscious decisions about money, time, and energy.20 Jun 2025 · 1 h 17 min
Q&A: We Just Had a Baby and Lost Half Our IncomeQ&A: We Just Had a Baby and Lost Half Our Income17 Jun 2025 · 1 h
Hackers Waited 3 Months for This Couple's $1.2 Million Deal, with Dr. Eric Cole [GREATEST HITS]How Hackers Are Stealing Your Retirement $50 at a Time, with former CIA hacker Dr. Eric Cole13 Jun 2025 · 1 h 46 min
Q&A: We Saved $1.2 Million But We’re Still Renting. Should We Buy?In this episode of *Afford Anything*, host Paula Pant, along with former financial planner Joe Salcihai, tackles three financial questions from listeners.10 Jun 2025 · 1 h 8 min
First Friday: The Dollar Is Weak, Bonds Are Expensive, and We Owe WWII-Level DebtIn this episode, Paula Pant provides a macroeconomic update for June 2025, focusing on job numbers, bond market patterns, inflation expectations, and the implications of legislative changes.6 Jun 2025 · 53 min
Rachel Rodgers: This Multimillionaire Started With $330,000 in Debt and a $41,000 SalaryIn this episode of the Afford Anything podcast, host Paula Pant interviews Rachel Rodgers, a successful entrepreneur and CEO of Hello7, who transformed her life from a staggering $330,000 in student…3 Jun 2025 · 1 h 33 min