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6 Strange Ways Grocery Stores Use Psychology to Make You Overspend

Walking into a grocery store feels simple enough—grab what’s on the list, pay, and head home. But those aisles aren’t just stacked with cereal and soup; they’re engineered mazes designed to guide your wallet. Every detail, from music to lighting, is a calculated play on human psychology.

Everybody Loves Your Money

Wall Street is locked in for a Fed rate cut next week: The only question is how far and how fast Powell will go

“The broader market psychology has shifted,” Convera’s George Vessey says. “The question is no longer if the Fed will ease, but how fast.”

Fortune

Why Do People Fall for Get-Rich-Quick Schemes Again and Again

Stories of people being lured into get-rich-quick schemes are nothing new, yet they continue to happen every day. From pyramid scams to flashy online promises, these offers prey on the desire for fast money and financial security. Even with widespread warnings, countless individuals still fall victim, losing both cash and…

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What the Position of Food on Shelves Really Reveals About Retail Tricks

Ever wondered why that bag of chips ends up front and center, while the brand you want hides on the bottom row? The placement of food on shelves isn’t random—it’s a level of psychology at work designed to nudge you toward buying more. Understanding these subtle tricks helps you become…

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Too Good To Be True: Red Flags In A Relationship Masquerading As Green Lights

Relationship red flags can be subtle. Learn to spot toxic traits like jealousy, control, and manipulation. Protect yourself from unhealthy patterns.

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Why Do Some Investors Panic at the Worst Possible Time

Markets rise and fall, but human behavior often magnifies those swings. Instead of staying calm, many investors sell off stocks or abandon strategies during downturns, locking in losses at exactly the wrong moment. This reaction can derail long-term plans and create financial setbacks that take years to recover from. To…

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The Strange Place Burglars Knock First—And Why It’s So Effective

It’s a terrifying scenario for any parent. You are home with your children when you hear a strange knock, not at your front door, but on your child’s bedroom window. Your first instinct might be to dismiss it as a prank or a falling branch. However, law enforcement and security…

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8 Odd Money Rituals That Reveal Psychological Behaviors

We all have habits when it comes to handling cash, saving, or spending. But some of these routines cross into the territory of odd money rituals—behaviors that might look quirky on the surface but actually reveal deeper psychological patterns. Understanding these rituals can help us see our financial choices in…

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What Are These New Grocery Surveillance Carts Really Tracking?

The new “smart” shopping carts from companies like Amazon and Kroger are more than just a convenient way to skip the checkout line. They are sophisticated surveillance platforms on wheels. These carts use a combination of cameras, sensors, and artificial intelligence. They are designed to track nearly every move you…

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Why Do People Keep Believing in Get-Rich-Quick Investments

Despite countless warnings from financial experts, scams, and failed promises, many individuals continue to fall for get-rich-quick investments. These schemes promise high returns with little effort, offering a shortcut to wealth that seems irresistible. From penny stocks to crypto hype to dubious real estate flips, people often overlook the risks…

The Free Financial Advisor

Researchers used persuasion techniques to manipulate ChatGPT into breaking its own rules—from calling users ‘jerks’ to giving recipes for lidocaine

AI mirrors human responses and appears to be susceptible to the same psychology, the researchers concluded.

Fortune

5 Emotional Triggers That Ruin a Stackable Savings Routine

Saving money isn’t just about math—it’s about psychology. A brilliant savings plan can crumble the moment emotions take the driver’s seat. Stackable savings routines—where you layer small, repeatable habits until they grow into something powerful—are especially fragile under emotional pressure.

Everybody Loves Your Money

‘I started to put my self-worth in numbers on a scale’: How eating disorder cases in men are rising

Often stereotyped as a female problem, anorexia is on the rise among men worldwide, with evidence suggesting they are at greater risk of severe illness and death.

Euronews

The world's youngest self-made billionaire says the secret to closing deals is exploiting investors' greed and fear of missing out

Thomas Healy understands investor psychology: He’s raised $750 million for his brainchild, Hyliion.

Fortune

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Enterprise security faces new challenge as attackers master art of digital impersonation

How cyber criminals are weaponizing psychology over malware with scattered spider, the techniques they are using, and the warning signs to look out for.

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8 Unsettling Signs “Soul Ties” Still Grip You

8 Unsettling Signs "Soul Ties" Still Grip You. Are you struggling to break free? Discover if intense spiritual connections or types of soul ties still bind you.

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IFS Data Reveal Men Still Cheat More, But The Gender Gap Is Closing Fast

IFS data: Men cheat more, but women are more likely now. Infidelity stats expose the closing gender gap. Reasons behind why they cheat revealed.

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Are you really an ISFJ? Psychology experts reveal the danger of personality tests

Personality tests promise to help us understand who we are and how we are similar, or different, to others

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This 40-Year-Old Called Himself a 'Wealth Building Failure'—Then Strangers Set Him Straight

A candid Reddit post from a tech worker approaching 40 has sparked widespread discussion about wealth benchmarks, retirement planning, and the psychology of financial success. Despite having accumulated $700,000 in liquid investments with his wife and maintaining strong financial habits, the original poster feels “perilously behind on building wealth.”

Livingetc

Afraid of Color, but Want to Incorporate More of It in Your Home? Here's How to Get Over Your 'Chromophobia'

A color and design psychology expert shares how she went from gasping at the thought of wearing pink to drenching her wall in it

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The 3-day rule – Why Short Trips Feel Longer Than Long Ones

Discover the 3-day rule and why short trips feel longer than long ones. The science behind travel time perception and vacation psychology.

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How Target Trains You To Overspend — And How To Beat Their Game

Target uses psychology to make you spend more—learn the retail tricks behind your impulse buys and how to shop smarter every time.

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Are You Actually Saving With Digital Coupons or Being Upsold?

Digital coupon apps from stores like Kroger and Safeway have become an essential tool for many shoppers, offering the promise of easy, paperless savings. While these apps do provide some legitimate discounts, their primary purpose is not just to save you money. They are sophisticated data collection and marketing tools…

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Wait, There's a Difference Between a Hue, Tint, Tone, and Shade? Here's How to Talk About Color the Right Way

I'm a specialist in behavioural color and design psychology, and here's what most people get wrong when describing colors

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10 Early Signs of Sociopathic Behavior in Kids, According to Experts

Spotting sociopathic behavior in children early can make a real difference in helping them—and their families—get the right support. While experts caution against labeling a child as a “sociopath,” certain traits—especially when persistent—may suggest conduct disorder or callous-unemotional behaviors that could evolve into antisocial personality disorder later on. Recognizing these…

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