10/9/26: Today we're sharing a recent chat with Paula Pant, host of the Afford Anything podcast.
Each week on her show, Paula 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.
10/8/26: We are getting ready to sell a house that has not been updated for 36 plus years. Should we update/renovate or sell as is at a discount?
10/7/26: Can we afford to buy a more expensive home in retirement? If yes, how should be pay for it?
10/6/26: With plans to retire overseas, what should I be thinking about as I prepare to make the move down the road?
10/5/26: Our advisor is suggesting we swap one annuity for another, one that comes with long-term care coverage. Should we do it?
10/2/26: With a large inheritance coming our way in a matter of months, we're unsure of what to do with the money.
10/1/26: We are looking for your opinions as to whether our plan is financially stable to get us through the early retirement years.
9/30/26: In the right circumstances, job hopping can actually be beneficial for your career and bank account. Today we're discussing how and why.
9/29/26: We should celebrate our ability to come together, to pool our money, and build something great. If you are successful in America, it's because pervious generations paid their taxes.
9/28/26: We are targeting an end of 2027 retirement date, and although we have reviewed everything carefully, we are unsure if we might have overlooked something and don't know it.
9/25/26: I really don't want to manage my own money, so is the fee I'm paying my advisor worth it?
9/24/26: Although I'm pretty good with numbers and accounting, the tax stuff confuses me and makes it difficult to figure out what a good financial goal would be.
9/23/26: With my cash reserves feeling a bit low, what's the best way to replenish them?
9/22/26: Did I make a mistake by purchasing two separate annuities in retirement?
9/21/26: We're recently married and already looking forward to retirement. When will we have enough money?
9/18/26: My husband and I are wondering what the best strategy is to pay for my doctorate tuition?
9/17/26: With school back in session, we're here with some advice on how to create strong financial foundations and habits for your kids.
9/16/26: I'm 66 and still working but starting feel bummed out at the tax bills we will face due to the large pre-tax dollars we have accumulated.
9/15/26: I was recently part of a layoff and now I'm wondering if I need to go back to work full-time or will a part-time gig be enough?
9/14/26: Our financial advisor is advising us to buy long-term care insurance but we're wondering if we'd be better off investing the money instead?