Afford Anything

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Afford Anything

Paula Pant | Cumulus Podcast Network

You can afford anything, but not everything. We make daily decisions about how to spend money, time, energy, focus and attention –... more

Are We Heading for a Recession?, with Bob Elliott, former Head of Ray Dalio’s Investment Team at World's Largest Hedge Fund

#597: A recession is coming, and it might be worse than most people expect. That's the sobering assessment from Bob... more

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First Friday: Tariffs Grab Headlines, But These Financial Changes Nobody Is Talking About Will Impact You Too

#596: Yesterday, the White House rolled out the biggest tariffs in a century, sending markets into their worst decline since... more

04 Apr 2025 · 59 minutes

Q&A: The Scary Shift from Saving to — Gulp! — Actually Spending Your Money

#595: Eva is finally closing in on her financial independence goals, but she’s grappling with how to make a smooth... more

01 Apr 2025 · 1 hour, 5 minutes

How to Travel on $75 Per Day, with Nomadic Matt Kepnes

#594: Ever wonder if you could afford to travel for months at a time? According to Nomadic Matt, who's visited... more

28 Mar 2025 · 1 hour, 15 minutes

Q&A: You Made a Money Mistake. Now What?

#593: An anonymous caller is brooding over a mistake he made in 2023 when he decided to contribute to his... more

25 Mar 2025 · 1 hour, 1 minute

Why Your Brain Rewards You for Avoiding Your Boss, with Dr. Joel Salinas

#592: Ever wonder what's happening in your brain right before you knock on your boss's door to ask for a... more

21 Mar 2025 · 1 hour, 28 minutes

The Hidden Tax of Avoiding Tough Conversations, with Harvard Law Senior Fellow Bob Bordone

#591: Imagine you're about to ask your boss for a raise. Your stomach tightens. You've rehearsed what to say, but... more

18 Mar 2025 · 1 hour, 49 minutes

Small Cap Showdown! Paul Merriman vs. Dr. Karsten Jeske Battle … with Millions Hanging in the Balance

#590: In the left corner, we have Paul Merriman, the seasoned finance veteran weighing in at 183 pounds. In the... more

14 Mar 2025 · 1 hour, 55 minutes

Q&A: How Much Risk Should My Mom Take in Retirement?

#589: Kimmy is worried that her mom’s retirement portfolio is invested too conservatively. Is she right to advise her to... more

11 Mar 2025 · 56 minutes

First Friday: The Economic Maze We're Navigating Together

#588: Jobs are growing, interest rates are holding, and your student loan options just hit pause. Welcome to this month's... more

07 Mar 2025 · 36 minutes