3688: Is DEBT Fueling Your Life by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Money Mindset

3688: Is DEBT Fueling Your Life by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Money Mindset

September 4, 2026 · 11 min · Episode 3688

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Paula Pant discusses the implications of debt on financial mobility and net worth.

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