Scamalot! | Paula Pant | 066 Catching Up to FI

Paula Pant is the creator and host of the Afford Anything podcast. She is also a writer, speaker, and media commentator on financial independence, real estate investing, money management, and financial literacy. Today Paula joins us to dive deep into the world of scams, particularly focusing on the elderly. We explore why scams are so convincing, and Paula offers practical advice for protection against scams, advocating the use of credit over debit cards for enhanced federal protection, and emphasizes the importance of vigilance in the digital age. She gives us a comprehensive guide to understanding and combating scams, highlighting the significance of cybersecurity alongside financial independence. 
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Resources mentioned on the show:
Afford Anything
Federal Reserve's Beige Book
Your First Rental Property
YouTube.com/AffordAnything
Frank Abagnale
The Perfect Scam Podcast
AARP Fraud Watch Network
The Internet Crime Complaint Center
LastPass
1Password
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
Same as Ever by Morgan Housel
Of Dollars and Data
Just Keep Buying by Nick Maggiulli
Dan Ariely
James Clear
Build the Life You Want by Aurthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey
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