Afford Anything

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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Every guest on Afford Anything

260 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Jonathan Mendonsa

   The Paradox of FI -- with Jonathan Mendonsa and Brad Barrett of Choose FI · Nov 2018

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   Joshua Sheats

   The Seven Stages of Financial Independence, with Joshua Sheats · 2 episodes

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   Julia Garcia

   Hope Isn't a Feeling. It’s a Skill. - with Dr. Julia Garcia · Jun 2026

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   Julia Kelly

   How to Combat Lifestyle Inflation, with Julia Kelly · Nov 2016

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   Julie Winkle Giulioni

   Creating Happiness At Work, with Julie Winkle Giulioni · Aug 2022

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   Katherine Morgan Schafler

   The Five Types of Perfectionists, with Katherine Morgan Schafler · Apr 2023

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   Keith Wargo

   The Financial Reality of Developmental Disabilities, with Keith Wargo · Apr 2026

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   Kenny Burgos

   Why 60,000 New York Apartments Sit Empty in a Housing Crisis, with Kenny Burgos · Sep 2026

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   Kim E

   How I Save Half of My Income as a Firefighter, While Living in an Expensive City -- with Kim E. · Jul 2018

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    Kristy Shen

    How We Saved $1 Million and Retired at 31 and 32, with Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung · Jan 2020

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    Laura Adams

    How I Paid Off Thousands in Credit Card Debt - with Laura Adams, from Money Girl Podcast · May 2018

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    Laura Mae Martin

    The Power of Deep Work, with Google’s Productivity Expert Laura Mae Martin · Jul 2024

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    Lauren McCann
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    Leslie Samuel

    "Why I Quit My Dream Job" – with entrepreneur Leslie Samuel · Sep 2016

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    Leslie Zane

    Secrets to Getting Promoted, from Harvard Business Alum Leslie Zane · Sep 2024

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    Linda Hill

    Why Does Every Good Idea Die in a Meeting? – with HBS Prof Linda Hill and Jason Wild · Jun 2026

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    Liz Tran

    Your IQ Won't Save Your Career. Your AQ Might. – with Liz Tran · Feb 2026

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    Lori Rosenkopf

    Wharton Professor: The 7 Hidden Types of Entrepreneurs | with Lori Rosenkopf · Aug 2025

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    Lorraine Marchand

    Is AI Making You Dumber? With Lorraine Marchand · Jul 2026

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    Mandy Bert

    PSA Thursday - Get Ready for a School Year Like No Other with Mandy Bert and Rob Phelan · Aug 2020

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    Margie Warrell

    The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe With Money, with Dr. Margie Warrell · Jan 2025

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    Mark Bunge
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    Marshall Allen

    How to Understand Your Medical Bill, with Marshall Allen · Oct 2021

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    Mary Beth Storjohann

    Six Types of Financial Frenemies, with Mary Beth Storjohann · Nov 2016

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    Matt Schultz

    The Secret Psychology of Successful Negotiators, with Matt Schultz · Nov 2024

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    Megan Hyatt Miller
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    Michael Robinson

    Seven Ways to Escape the Rat Race - with Michael Robinson · Oct 2019

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    Mike Vardy

    How to Optimize Your Time and Energy -- with Mike Vardy, The Productivityist · Dec 2018

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    Natalie Kolodij

    Tax Strategies You Might Be Missing, with Natalie Kolodij · Apr 2025

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    Nick Loper

    Start a Micro-Business & Build Multiple Income Streams, with Nick Loper · 2 episodes

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    Nomadic Matt

    How to Travel on $75 Per Day, with Nomadic Matt Kepnes · 2 episodes

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    Paulette Perhach

    When a Child of Financial Chaos Stumbles into Adulthood - with Paulette Perhach · Jan 2019

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    Pete Mockaitis

    How to Be Awesome at Your Job, with Pete Mockaitis · Oct 2017

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    Philip Taylor

    Philip Taylor - Top 5 Financial Lessons PT Learned in the Past Decade · Dec 2016

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    Rachel Cruze

    What Your Childhood Taught You About Money, with Rachel Cruze · 2 episodes

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    Rand Fishkin

    How I Paid off $500,000 in Credit Card Debt, Then Launched a Company With $35 Million in Annual Revenue — with Rand Fishkin · 2 episodes

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    Reza Abraham

    Powerful Tactics to Take Control of Your Life and Career, with Dr. Reza Abraham · Jul 2022

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    Rob Berger

    First Friday: AI, Debt, and a Social Security Shortfall. Should Your Money Plans Change? With Rob Berger · 2 episodes

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    Rob Phelan
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    Robert Rosenkrantz

    The Stoic Path to Wealth, with Billionaire Investor and Philanthropist Robert Rosenkrantz · May 2025

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