Why I Quit Journalism To Teach People How To Afford Anything

Paula Pant didn’t follow the same career path as most people in her community and family. She disappointed many when she decided to quit her job as a newspaper reporter to travel the world.
Pant’s now an entrepreneur and is teaching people how they can afford anything.
Watch this video to learn how she says anyone can do the same.
Check out Afford Anything founder Paula Pant on Instagram: / paulapant
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Why I Quit Journalism To Teach People How To Afford Anything

[@kellyiannone]

Paula and her blog was one of the first platforms I really dove into ~5 years ago when I got serious about pursuing FIRE 🔥 now it’s within reach. thanks Paula!

[@THEREALSOURCE]

What's FIRE?

[@kellyiannone]

@@THEREALSOURCE It stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. It's a mindset/lifestyle/community focused living live by design.

[@THEREALSOURCE]

@@kellyiannone Thank you!

[@Xx-po1fu]

My guess would be that she quit her journalism job because it was low paying and she could make more money talking as a financial speaker, blogger, and podcaster.

[@noziphokhumalo2963]

Actually she quit her job because she had saved up enough money (through frugality) to travel the world. Being a financial speaker was something she just picked up along the way. Been following her for years and I'm so proud of her journey

[@CanadianCatDaddy]

It's amazing how more people don't come to this realization about these "financial advice" people on KZbin (and there are literally thousands of them). They're praying on idiots to line their pockets....do they actually think she got rich from not buying coffee from Starbucks?

[@jennifermosley2387]

Can't budget your way out of poverty.

[@the_notorious_bas]

Exactly, that could be the only explanation for a completely different avenue. It's sad that these influencers get so much attention. Maybe she paid CNBC to promote her business?

[@the_notorious_bas]

@@noziphokhumalo2963 Nice damage control, Paula

[@JillWhitcomb1966]

I'm 56 years old. Haven't owned a car for 15+ years. Haven't owned a TV for 10 years. I chose to sell my house and downsize to a small apartment. Making those life choices means that now, the only debt that I have is my student loan. I should point out that pinching pennies and downsizing meant I was able to live in 5 countries in the past 20 years. I'm currently at university to earn a Master's degree, as well. The education and the travel meant far more to me than: owning a car, a house, a TV, and living the typical American lifestyle.

[@jones2277]

i used to have this mindset, but then i got burnt out.

[@joseromero9933]

Invest in Terra Luna "LUNC " and Shiba watch your $ grow

[@CoachDomCosta]

Appreciate and respect this young lady- big time hustler- RESPECT!!!

[@CanadianCatDaddy]

puke

[@FinancialShinanigan]

What a world, people paying her to learn how to afford things smh Self-control and budgeting must be so so hard

[@jdreign7210]

haha this was my first thought. good on her for profiting from the lack of self control from all those idiots though

[@dredayful]

So true 😊

[@Fithvial]

This was very basic and straightforward. Thanks for this. However, if you're a man in a relationship, might be hard to do unless you're with a partner that is equally frugal.

[@a1stbornunicorn]

Funny you say that because I am female and it is my male partner that spends more frivolously.. and no, not on me or because of me spending less.

[@Fithvial]

@@a1stbornunicorn I believe it and good on you, but you're an exception, not the rule, generally speaking men pay for women and thus an expense.

[@jeffdorris5321]

😎🙏

[@candacedawn357]

No shade, but was this really a revolutionary thought?

[@Matthieu260582]

this world is f up to the teeth. Now journalists want to explain all people of the entire world how to run their lives and how the world turns. what went wrong? a message to journalists of today: keep on reporting, not acting, that is different. There are enough actors out there.

[@iancordell4718]

I really feel left aside hearing and seeing several testimonies from people on profits they make from Bitcoin/Forex Investment. Can someone recommend a good expert that trade on my behalf and generate profit for me..

[@elizabethortega2568]

Having adequate orientation or knowledge about bitcoin trade or any other crypto currency is a key to a profitable and a successful Investment. I can unequivocally say that Forex and crypto trading is one of the most profitable and lucrative business for every Investors with the right expert.

[@iancordell4718]

Who is this Mrs Letton Deb everyone is talking about and how do i contact her directly?

[@luciler.anderson2531]

Wow can't believe you guys also know expert Mrs Letton Deb

[@luciler.anderson2531]

Trading with her has been the best decision i and my husband has made this year

[@luciler.anderson2531]

My only regret is not starting up earlier... I and my husband can't wait to cashout tomorrow and reinvest.

[@DiamondNet2009]

💯💫Fabulous!

[@Brokeloco]

How about just Stop wasting Money in general.. lol

[@Oitswan]

Everyone knows this...

[@TomNook.]

Pant heh heh

[@cuh720]

Bro she is fine tho 😍

[@pjani14]

She's single too

[@cuh720]

@@pjani14 what’s her @?

[@keshavbansal5148]

I learned nothing from this video.

[@the_notorious_bas]

Not true, you got an idea on how to scam vulnerable people

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@the_notorious_bas No you don't learn that until you watch "our rich journey" youtube channel and they ask you to pay them to tell you how to retire early.

[@ramixpAPEX]

BS

[@DannyStyleZ]

So she's basically a scammer