Today we’re featuring a special episode recorded LIVE in front of an audience at Podcast Movement, an industry conference in Denver.
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle two questions in today’s episode. Our first question comes from a soon-to-be-single-mother on the precipice of divorce. How should she navigate this financially?
Our second question comes from the spouse of a Purple Heart veteran of the war in Afghanistan. She and her husband would like to take a one-year sabbatical from work when they turn 40, which is in five years. They’d also like to pivot into lower-paying but more enjoyable careers. How should they map out their money for this transition?
Joe and I dedicate this episode, recorded live on stage, to answering these two questions. Enjoy!
Tag: retirement planning
#457: Ask Paula: I Sold All My Stocks Last Year. Now I’m Kicking Myself.
Angie sold all the stocks in her retirement account last year. And now the market’s climbing. What should she do with her $500,000 cash position?
Christina will be graduating with six figures of student debt. Should she refinance out of a federally protected loan to lower her interest rate?
An anonymous caller wonders how Paula and Joe handled their primary residences when they moved out of state.
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these four questions in today’s episode.
Enjoy!
P.S. Got a question? Leave it here.
#455: Ask Paula: I’m Recently Retired. Do I Pay Off My Rentals Or Buy More Real Estate?
Yvette recently retired with the goal of reaching a $10,000 monthly income from her real estate investments. Should she put her money toward debt payoff or portfolio expansion?
Carly wants to buy a second home and convert her current home to a rental. What are the pros and cons of tapping into existing equity versus saving cash for a down payment?
An anonymous caller plans to move back to her touristy hometown in six to seven years. Is it smart to buy something now and take advantage of a thriving Airbnb market?
I tackle these three questions in today’s episode.
Enjoy!
#440: Ask Paula: Am I Saving Enough For Retirement?
“Barbara,” an anonymous caller from Episode 422, is struggling with a scarcity mindset. How does she stop worrying about the future and build the confidence to enjoy life now?
Samantha and her partner have lived out of their truck for 20 years. They sorta-kinda feel ready to buy a house and settle down. But they’re hesitating. What if they hate it?
An anonymous caller wants to retire and travel in 20 to 30 years. How does she know if she’s saving enough?
Trace plans to take a mini-retirement next year. Where should she keep her savings until then?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these four questions in today’s episode.
Enjoy!
#436: Ask Paula: How Do I Pay for Grad School?
Jeremy wants to attend graduate school. Should he take student loans or cash out his investment portfolio?
Andy is wondering if the 4 percent rule stands up to high inflation. (There’s a shockingly simple answer!)
Did Rudolfo discover a hack to supercharge his 401k investing?
Nandini is overwhelmed by her investing choices. What accounts should she use? What funds should she pick?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these four questions in today’s episode.
Enjoy!
P.S. Got a question? Leave it here.
#435: Ask Paula: How To Prepare for A Layoff
Lee is 30 and facing a tech layoff. She can live for a year on her savings. She’s thinking about taking the rest of the year off. How should she prepare her investments?
Stacy wants to buy an Airbnb but she’s scared she’ll regret selling her company stock to do it.
An anonymous caller is tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck as a freelance artist. How can she stabilize an inconsistent income?
Danelle is a DIY investor. She can’t find a financial advisor who gives advice without insisting on managing her investments. Is she looking in the wrong places?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these four questions in today’s episode.
Enjoy!
#433: Ask Paula: Should I Quit My Cushy Job?
Should “Walker,” an anonymous caller, give up a cushy job to take a year-long sabbatical in Europe?
Blue wants to rent out his East Coast home, take a sabbatical from work, travel to the West Coast with his family, and start a YouTube channel and other entrepreneurial projects. How should he manage his money to make this happen?
Melissa regrets buying a house two years ago in Ft. Lauderdale. She’s poured $30,000 into repairs, all of which she borrowed. Her home-related debts have mounted. She’s over-extended. Should she cut her losses?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these three questions in today’s episode.
Enjoy!
P.S. Got a question? Leave it here.
#432: The Risk of Not Fully Living, with Michael Lynch
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 always feel a little … unsatisfying?
This episode discusses why.
Today’s guest, Michael Lynch, is a certified financial planner and author. His most recent book, “It’s All About The Income,” says that we’re obsessed with the wrong thing. Retirement planning is focused on growing assets. But your assets aren’t going to keep the lights on. Your INCOME, not your assets, is the centerpiece of your retirement.
He shares real-life examples of the biggest risks to your income — the risks that might halt you from enjoying your retirement years. He shares tips on how to make sure your income is smooth and secure, even when you’re not punching the clock anymore.
Enjoy!
#426: Key Takeaways: Best Lessons from the Last Year, with Paula Pant
Behavioral researcher, Vanessa Van Edwards, talks to us about the critical importance of charisma – and how to use the perfect blend of warmth and competence to be charismatic.
Dr. Michael Slepian walks us through what secrets mean, what they cost, and how we think about them.
We dive into the world of long distance real estate investing, and talk about two of the major components of investing – Cash and mindsets – to help you determine if long distance real estate investing is right for you.
International best selling author, Julie Winkle Giulioni, reviews eight dimensions of career development and how to navigate them.
Chris Hutchins, entrepreneur and life hacker extraordinaire, spills his best secrets on optimizing spend to travel more cheaply.
Kiersten and Julien Sanders join us to discuss money topics for couples, and their framework for being financially independent in 15 years.
Stanford professor Jeremy Utley breaks down the art of creativity and producing new ideas – and shares actionable tips on how we can be more creative and have better ideas.
Dr. Daniel Crosby discusses how we are not wired to be good investors, and how to overcome our evolutionary wiring.
Enjoy this compilation of our favorite episodes to air in the second half of 2022.
#425: Ask Paula: My Dad Died, and My Mom Is CLUELESS About Finances
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 opportunity to buy into his friend’s growing business. What should be his legal, financial, and relationship considerations?
Pepp wants to know what’ll happen to her Restricted Stock Units when her company goes private.
An anonymous caller needs to build her nest egg. She’ll be a full-time student with no income. She has 20 years until retirement. Should she execute a Roth conversion?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these four questions in today’s episode.
Enjoy!
P.S. Got a question? Leave it here.
