By Paula Pant
On today’s episode, I chat with Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial, about the early childhood scripts that we learn about money.
Why is this topic important? Well, if you’re a parent, you want to set a good financial example for your child to follow. Giving them the right tools and information about money at […]
By Paula Pant
My buddy Joe Saul-Sehy, host of the Stacking Benjamins podcast, joins me this week for another episode of “Ask Paula (and Joe!)” — in which we workshop through questions that came from you, the Afford Anything community.
This week, Joe and I answer questions such as:
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By Paula Pant
It’s the first Monday of the month, which means it’s time to answer questions from the Afford Anything community.
Our first question comes from a caller in a tough spot:
Her mother-in-law is 66 years old. She’s divorced, holds no retirement savings, and will only receive a tiny Social Security check. Her health is worsening, […]
By Paula Pant
I’ve always taken an approach to life that puts my freedom first.
My one and only 9-5 lasted only 3 years. Since then, I’ve built passive income and financial independence through rental real estate.
And while most listeners think this is a podcast about money, it’s really about a philosophy around life that is disguised […]
By Paula Pant
Your potential is unlimited.
I realize that’s the type of cliche that you normally find embossed in cursive script on the side of coffee mugs. It’s trite and impersonal and overused.
But it’s also true.
Your potential to earn and grow is limitless. But it’s not free. You need to invest time and money […]
By Paula Pant
It’s mayhem in this week’s episode, as Joe Saul-Sehy, a former financial advisor and host of the Stacking Benjamins podcast, joins me to answer your questions.
Normally, I host an “Ask Paula” episode on the first Monday of every month, in which I tackle questions from the Afford Anything community.
You all kicked off the […]
By Paula Pant
Andrew Hallam grew a million-dollar investment portfolio on a schoolteacher’s salary … by his mid-30’s.
Wow.
He’s read more than 400 books about investing and money management, and he’s whittled decades of knowledge and experience to nine basic rules.
In his bestselling book, Millionaire Teacher, he describes these nine lessons in detail.
He shares these nine rules […]
By Paula Pant
Happy 2017!
It’s the first Monday of the month (and the year!), and I’m kicking off 2017 with answers to your questions.
Our first question comes from Ashley. She’s a single mom setting aside $150-$200 per month in a savings account for her two-year-old son.
She realizes this money could grow faster elsewhere … […]
By Paula Pant
Today’s guest, Philip Taylor – better known by his nickname, “PT” — is one of the most well-connected guys in the personal finance world.
PT is the founder of FinCon, the preeminent conference for bloggers, podcasters and YouTubers in the field of personal finance and micro-entrepreneurship.
He’s spent the past half-dozen years building tight relationships […]
By Paula Pant
Scott Alan Turner used to be a money moron. (In his words.)
He traded a Jeep for a Porsche in his 20s, purchased a 3,000 sq. ft. house with two mortgages, and bought luxury furniture on credit.
The Porsche cost him $800 per month. The house cost $200,000. The furniture? Who knows.
Scott didn’t […]
