How to Be an Adult - with Mark Manson
#210: We live in a fascinating era: huge sections of society are more prosperous, advanced and safe than at any other point in human history, yet depression and anxiety are at record highs. It’s a par...
19 Aug 20191h 5min
Ask Paula: Are Index Funds Unsafe?
#209: Anonymous wants to retire early and often. They’re going overseas, where they’ll make their annual salary within six months. Where should they put their extra income? Anonymous also wants to kn...
12 Aug 20191h 11min
How to Talk to Your Parents About Retirement and Beyond -- with Cameron Huddleston
#208: Well, this could get awkward. Your parents and grandparents are aging. (Duh.) You want to have a few important financial conversations with them. It’s time to get the answers to questions like:...
9 Aug 20191h 10min
Ask Paula: Should I Take a $30k Paycut for Better Work-Life Balance, or Stick it Out?
#207: Matt and his fiance earn $7,500 per month combined. They save more than half of their income. He’d like to take a different job that will decrease his income by $2,000 per month, but improve his...
5 Aug 20191h 10min
When Career Zigzagging is Smarter - with David Epstein
#206: We live in a society that values career specialization. You’re not a “doctor” -- you’re a pediatrician, an anesthesiologist, an oncologist. You’re not a “lawyer” -- you practice family law, or...
29 Jul 20191h 14min
Ask Paula: Am I On-Track for Retirement?
#205: Is it ever a good idea to use your 401(k) as an emergency fund? What's the best way to break up with your financial advisor so that you can move all of your funds to Vanguard? Should you put a...
22 Jul 20191h 14min
Upgrade Your Thinking, with Super Thinking authors Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann
#204: You make decisions on a daily basis about your career, family, friendships, health and investments; these choices shape your life. But how much have you thought about how to think? There are c...
15 Jul 20191h 7min
Ask Paula: Early Retirement and The Four Percent Rule
#203: Many people in their 50’s or 60’s warn us about catastrophic or ‘black swan’ events. But what’s the likelihood that this will actually happen? How can you use the 4 percent withdrawal rule for ...
8 Jul 20191h 11min
