By Paula Pant
I sat down with Ron Lieber, the New York Times “Your Money” columnist, to tackle one of the most stressful financial decisions any family faces: the cost of college.
With headlines screaming about AI-driven job market disruptions and tuition hitting record highs, we’re digging into the math and the mindset shifts required to navigate […]
By Paula Pant
Joe and I traveled to the campus of Texas A&M University-Texarkana for a very special live recording.
We were joined by Jay Davis, the Executive Director of Financial and Entrepreneurship Engagement, to answer questions from an incredible audience of students.
Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to “reset” your habits, this […]
By Paula Pant
This month’s jobs report looks strong on the surface, with 178,000 jobs added and unemployment ticking down—but a closer look tells a more complicated story. When I compare it against other data like job openings and layoffs, it still points to a slower, low-hiring environment, raising the question: is this […]
By Paula Pant
What does it take to find work you actually love—not just tolerate, not just survive, but genuinely love? And is it even possible if you’re in your 50s and still don’t know what that is?
In this conversation, I talk with Bill Gurley, general partner at Benchmark Capital and author of “Runnin’ Down a […]
By Paula Pant
What if the most important skill for thriving in an AI-driven economy isn’t intelligence or emotional awareness—but your ability to handle change itself?
In this interview, I talk with Liz Tran, executive coach and author of “AQ”, about a revolutionary framework for understanding how we navigate uncertainty.
Liz introduces the concept of AQ (Agility […]
By Paula Pant
In this Q&A episode, Joe and I tackle three listener questions that touch on career transitions, portfolio evaluation, and giving your kids a head start on retirement savings.
We start with a burned-out teacher in New Zealand who’s paid off her mortgage and is ready to shift to part-time work, but she’s caught in […]
By Paula Pant
In this Q&A episode, Joe and I tackle three listener questions that touch on concentration risk, major retirement decisions, and entrepreneurship. We start with a new investor wondering whether the AI-dominated stock market requires rethinking traditional index fund strategies, or if diversification is already built in.
From there, we explore a complex 65-year-old’s situation involving […]
By Paula Pant
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Today’s episode is a special rerun that’s perfectly timed for anyone looking to build stronger financial habits this year.
Originally aired on January 3rd, 2025, this episode introduces a game-changing approach to personal finance: instead of relying solely on big moves like […]
By Paula Pant
In this Q&A episode, we tackle three questions that sit right at the intersection of money, time freedom, and life design. We start with a listener who’s planning a self‑funded sabbatical and needs to decide how much risk to take with savings earmarked for a very specific timeline.
From there, the conversation widens into […]
By Paula Pant
Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2026 with a reality check on where your money stands right now.
The Good News: Gas prices dropped below $3/gallon. Inflation cooled to 2.7%. The Fed cut rates again. GDP grew 4.3% (surprisingly strong). Gold hit $4,500 an ounce. And 19 states raised minimum wages.
The Not-So-Good: Health […]
