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Emotional Balance Sheet with Paul Fenner

May 14, 2026

Have you ever noticed that when things feel uncertain, you already seem to know how it's going to turn out?

You're not predicting. You're confirming.

In this episode, I explore why the story you're already telling about your financial life shapes every piece of information you take in and how that filter quietly...


May 7, 2026

Why do so many people feel financially behind — even when the numbers say they're not?

Often, the problem isn't the plan. It's the expectation. Charlie Munger, near the end of his life, gave a one-sentence answer that cuts straight to the point: reasonable expectations.

In this conversation, I look at the gap...


Apr 30, 2026

Why did a three-minute sideline conversation with another parent almost make me rethink my entire financial plan?

This week, I'm digging into why the financial stories we absorb from the people around us, the casual mentions, the social media posts, the dinner table comments, are doing more to shape our decisions than...


Apr 23, 2026

How much of what you believe about money, success, and parenting is actually true, and how much is just where and when you happened to grow up?

This week's episode digs into the uncomfortable questions we rarely ask ourselves about our own blind spots, and gives you a practical filter to sort values worth protecting...


Apr 16, 2026

Why does bad news feel so convincing while good news feels like a sales pitch?

If you've ever caught yourself doom-scrolling financial headlines and then second-guessing your entire plan, you're not alone.

In this episode, I explore why pessimism sounds smart, why optimism has been the better long-term bet, and how...