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Ask Paula: I Spent Ten Years in School, and Now I’m Behind on Retirement Savings
Episode 193
#193: Lori is behind on retirement savings, as a result of being a full-time student for more than a decade. She makes good money and lives frugally,…
7 years, 1 month ago
The Latte Factor, with author David Bach
Episode 192
#192: “Don’t buy lattes.”
This classic snippet of personal finance advice isn’t specifically anti-Starbucks. “Lattes” are a metaphor for the tiny exp…
7 years, 1 month ago
Ask Paula — Would You Live in an RV to Save Money?
Episode 191
#191: Should Russell rent a cheap apartment, or should he take out a loan for an RV in order to save money on rent?
Carl is working two jobs that eac…
7 years, 1 month ago
The Next Millionaire Next Door, with Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw
Episode 190
#190: More than 20 years ago, affluence researchers Dr. Thomas Stanley and Dr. William Danko surveyed a vast number of millionaire households in the …
7 years, 1 month ago
Ask Paula: How Does My Net Worth Compare to Others My Age?
Episode 189
#189: Julie, age 27, calculated her expected net worth based on the formula taught in the classic personal finance book The Millionaire Next Door. Sh…
7 years, 2 months ago
The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, with Daniel Pink
Episode 188
#188: In May 1915, a renowned 58-year-old sea captain, Captain William Thomas Turner, made a series of questionable decisions.
He was the captain of …
7 years, 2 months ago
Ask Paula - The Real Estate Episode
Episode 187
#187: Sarah needs $36,000 per year in rental income to reach FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). She owns several rentals. When can she comf…
7 years, 2 months ago
How Mike and Lauren Retired at 30 with an Average Income of $56,000 / Year
Episode 186
#186: Mike and Lauren have run a cleaning company, started and sold a biodiesel company, repaired and resold motorcycles, opened a coffeeshop, owned …
7 years, 2 months ago
Ask Paula: How Do I Talk to Friends who Ridicule the Idea of FIRE?
Episode 185
#185: Hello from Austin, Texas! I’m living in an Airbnb here for the next 5 weeks. Listen to the end of today’s episode to find out why … and discove…
7 years, 2 months ago
The Alter Ego Effect, with Todd Herman
Episode 184
#184: In 2003, Beyonce Knowles-Carter felt shy about performing sultry lyrics and dance routines on stage. She needed a tactic to overcome her nerves…
7 years, 2 months ago