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The behavioral finance known for his bestseller The Psychology of Money, unveils the psychology behind spending.

Despite how natural friendship can feel, people rarely stop to analyze it. How do you know when someone will make a good friend? When is it time to move on from a friendship? Oftentimes, people rely on gut intuitions to answer these kinds of questions.

October's reputation as a 'jinx month' for markets stems from history's biggest crashes — but the data tells a more balanced story about volatility, investor psychology, and long-term returns.

Trying to distinguish between the truth and deceit can be hard

Ever wondered why you end up buying more than you planned at the grocery store? It’s not just bad luck or lack of willpower. Retailers use a set of psychological secrets about shoppers to influence their buying decisions every day. Understanding these tactics can help you save money and shop…

When most people think of cluttered spaces, they picture piles of newspapers, broken furniture, and rooms stacked floor to ceiling with belongings—what often gets overlooked is the psychological side, including the emotional struggles and mental health impacts that come with extreme disorganization, such as where hoarding clean up services make…

Delve into Morgan Housel's new book for an understanding of the psychology that drives what we buy — and why that can lead to smarter money decisions.

Wonder what your socks can show about your personality? The vast majority of individuals think of socks as mere coverings over their feet, but they provide the most interesting information on what kind of person you are. Bold patterns and bright strips on your sock collection may be narrating your…

Everyone loves to say they’re good at saving money, but let’s be real: most of us are winging it with half-baked strategies, guilty pleasures, and way too much blind optimism. The truth is, saving isn’t always about logic—it’s about psychology, habit, and sometimes even deception. And while finance gurus make…