Q&A: Why 3 Years Is a Weird Timeline for Money

: Olivia is saving for a specific three-year goal and wants to know whether a money market fund is the right place to store that cash, or if a traditional savings account would be safer. Robert is planning to retire early in the next few years and is trying to decide whether to prioritize building taxable investments or continuing to grow Roth accounts. And finally, we’ll hear from a listener with nearly 30 years of experience in social work who wants to open an adult day center in a rural area where services for disabled adults are extremely limited—but isn’t sure whether to structure it as a nonprofit or a for-profit business. We’ll tackle all of that on today’s episode. Enjoy! Share this episode with a friend, colleagues, and Conan O'Brien: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Q&A: Why 3 Years Is a Weird Timeline for Money is an episode from Afford Anything by Paula Pant | Cumulus Podcast Network.

This episode is 63:10 long.

This episode was published on Mar 31, 2026.

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