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The Windfall Effect: Turning Tax Refunds and Cash Rewards into Savings
​​​February 17, 2026


​Why do we spend small rewards but save big ones? Learn how the windfall effect can help you turn tax refunds and cash back into long-term savings.

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The Risk of Running Out of Life Before You Run Out of Money
February 10, 2025

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A fresh look at FIRE, life timing, and the tradeoffs between saving early and living fully.

Budgeting Sucks. Do It Anyway.​
January 27, 2026

Why we avoid budgets, what it costs us, and how to build the habit. A behavioral look at why budgeting works, even when it’s imperfect.

When Fear Becomes an Asset Class: Why Gold is Soaring
January 20, 2026

Gold is surging as investors react to uncertainty. Learn how fear and greed push investors toward emotional decisions that can backfire later.

When the Market You Know Becomes the Market You Expect
January 13, 2026

Learn how status quo bias affects portfolios and why periodic reassessment matters.

When Ads Stop Looking Like Ads: How Social Media Learned to Sell
December 16, 2025

Social media ads now disguise themselves as content. Learn how these platforms use psychology, targeting, and trust to blur the lines between content and commerce. 

The Subscription Trap
September 9, 2025


How Consumer Psychology Is Quietly Sabotaging Your Financial Plan

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