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The Risk of Not Fully Living, with Michael Lynch
#432: Have you ever worried about running out of money after you retire? Do you keep checking your net worth to make sure you have enough? Does this …
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03/15/2023
Mr. Money Mustache Talks About His Dating Life
#431: The title says it all. Paula Pant interviews Mr. Money Mustache about his dating life. We chat about why he wants to date inside the FIRE commu…
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03/09/2023
Ask Paula: My Parents Are Drowning In Credit Card Debt. What Should I Do?
#430: D is worried that she’s going to suffer from her parents’ poor financial choices. Is it time to confront them about it? An anonymous caller and…
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03/01/2023
How BIG Things Get Done, with Dr. Bent Flyvberg
#429: Have you ever thought about remodeling a kitchen? Retrofitting a camper van for #vanlife? Converting your basement into an Airbnb? Building a c…
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02/23/2023
Ask Paula: Do I really need a Financial Advisor?
#428: Jamie currently lives at home and dreams of reaching financial freedom by her early 30s. How can she take advantage of her low expenses to acce…
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02/16/2023
Start a Micro-Business & Build Multiple Income Streams, with Nick Loper
#427: Okay, maybe the phrase “side hustle” is overused. But it’s also misunderstood. “Side hustle” is a catch-all term that people use to describe ev…
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02/10/2023
Key Takeaways: Best Lessons from the Last Year
#426: Behavioral researcher, Vanessa Van Edwards, talks to us about the critical importance of charisma - and how to use the perfect blend of warmth …
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02/04/2023
Ask Paula: My Dad Died, and My Mom Is CLUELESS About Finances
#425: Ellen’s dad died unexpectedly. Her mom is clueless about finances. How does she help a 70-year-old unravel financial complexities? Mike has an …
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02/01/2023
The Power of Knowing When To Walk Away
#424: We’re taught to stay in the game. Persist. Be gritty. Try, try again. But sometimes, the best decision is to walk away. Move on. How do you kno…
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01/25/2023
Ask Paula: Can I Make Money With My Passion?
#423: We’ve heard the warnings about following your passion. People ask if you can *actually* make money doing what you love. They frame the questio…
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01/18/2023
Ask Paula: We’re Saving 72 Percent Of Our Income … and It SUCKS
#422: Emily is saving aggressively for financial independence, but it’s hard to enjoy the present. Is it time to increase spending? Monroe wants to s…
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01/12/2023
How to Schedule Your Day for Peak Enjoyment, with Laura Vanderkam
#421: Life is busy. We spend too much time on chores, errands, commuting, emails and other draining tasks. We lack time for joy and hobbies. Or do we…
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01/04/2023
What We Learned in 2022
#420: Harvard professor Arthur Brooks described two types of intelligence – and explained, in scientific terms, the wisdom that comes with age. Dr. E…
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12/29/2022
Ask Paula: Should I Stay At My Job For the 401k?
#419: Casey isn’t happy at her job. If she leaves before her one-year mark, she’ll lose her 401k contributions. Should she stay or find a new job? Da…
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12/21/2022
Maybe We Should Spend More, with Dr. Jordan Grumet
#418: When Jordan Grumet was a child, his dad died unexpectedly. That was decades ago. Jordan is a father today, but he thinks often about the possib…
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12/15/2022
Ask Paula: Marriage and Money: What Are the Right Conversations?
#417: Our first anonymous caller is getting married. What are the financial considerations the couple should be thinking through since there is a lar…
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12/12/2022
The Crypto Crash, the Housing Market, and Hot Takes on the Latest Economic Headlines
#416: Crypto is tanking. Household debt is climbing. Student loans are tangled up in the court system. And the house market…did what?! Today’s bonus …
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12/02/2022
How I Give Away 41% of My Income, with Bob Lotich
#415: The average American donates 2.1 percent of their income to charity, according to data from the Giving Institute. But an ordinary couple living…
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11/30/2022
Ask Paula: I Think I Can Retire Early. Am I Crazy?!
#414: Amanda is worried that her recently diagnosed health condition might force her to stop working. How should she financially prepare her family? …
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11/23/2022
Why We’re Paying Attention to the Wrong Things, with Dr. Daniel Crosby
#413: If an idea dominates the headlines, we notice it. But maybe we shouldn’t. Today’s guest, psychologist and behavioral finance expert Dr. Daniel …
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11/16/2022