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Behavioral psychology and personal finance The Status Quo Bias! This is the third article in our behavioral psychology series by Jonathan Walker, Co-Author of Anchors,…
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Behavioral psychology and personal finance This is the second article in our behavioral psychology series by Jonathan Walker, Co-Author of Anchors, Ostriches, and a HotPair…
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Behavioral psychology and personal finance This is the first article in our behavioral psychology series by Jonathan Walker, Co-Author of Anchors, Ostriches, and a HotPair…
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Looking to save money? More expenses are negotiable than you might have thought. That’s right, the age of haggling is upon us! You might think…
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How to manage your money better to save money Managing your money can be one of the most expensive things we do in our lives.…
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What is a savings account? A savings account is a financial product offered by a depository organization (like a bank or a credit union) where…
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How to pay off credit card debt So you’re ready to pay off credit card debt! That’s great! Let’s get right to it! Paying off…
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How to save money on gas and transportation We sure do love our cars in the United States! Most of our lives revolve around the…
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What is a high yield savings account (HYSA) and is it a good idea? A high-yield savings account (also sometimes called a high interest savings…
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How to save money when you’re shopping One of the best environments in which to save money is while shopping. That makes sense, this is…
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How to save money on entertainment When people are giving you advice on how to save money, often the very first thing they’ll tell you…
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What is a certificate of deposit (CD) and how does it work? A certificate of deposit or (CD) is a savings product that offers a…
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What is a financial coach? A financial coach is a professional who will work directly with a client to help them reach their financial goals.…
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How to save money on utilities at home When you’re looking for ways to save money, don’t forget to look within the walls of your…
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How to save money on groceries and on food We humans have this problematic characteristic of needing food every single day. That means that when…
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What is car insurance? Car insurance is a type of insurance policy that provides financial protection to car owners in the event of damages or…
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Many people think that they aren’t saving enough money every month to have more than one savings account, but there’s a better way to think…
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