3120: Debt Can Be A Good Thing - In Moderation by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Financial Freedom

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3120: Paula Pant challenges extreme attitudes toward debt, showing how both blind borrowing and rigid debt aversion can hurt your financial future. With a nuanced perspective, she explores how strategic debt, particularly in education, can lead to massive returns, but only if you carefully evaluate the risks, opportunities, and real-life trade-offs. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://affordanything.com/debt-is-a-good-thing/ Quotes to ponder: "Both attitudes will make you poor." "It’s much easier to get in debt than it is to get out." "Your house is a lousy investment. But a student loan has the potential to provide amazing returns." Episode references: Georgetown University Report on College ROI: https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/the-college-payoff/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices