Afford Anything®podcast

#720: Q&A: When the “Right” Decision Feels Harder Than The Math

Wednesday, June 3, 2026Paula PantView original

Why is the finish line of financial independence so much scarier than the starting line?

While the early stages of accumulating wealth are full of possibility, approaching the moment where work becomes optional can trigger an unexpected wave of financial anxiety, causing many to stall out right at the edge of freedom.

Joe [...]