We explore the forces likely to shape financial markets in 2026 and how to make better decisions as you pursue your goals this year. Topics covered include: The difference between intentions and resolutions Key behavioral biases and how to overcome them The cautionary tale of a private real estate fund that went public Is the affordability crisis real? The big test for AI in 2026 The financial and economic outlook for the year Show Notes A Slightly Better You … [Read more...]
187: Do You Have Dollars and Sense?
How our spending should be based on opportunity costs in terms of the value we get from what we buy compared to other ways we could spend our money. In this episode you’ll learn: What are opportunity costs. What is anchoring and mental accounting. How the pain of paying is a function of the time and attention we spend on the transaction. How using credit cards makes paying less painful. What is confirmation bias.. Show Notes Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink … [Read more...]
