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To Save More, Focus on the Future
Investor Psychology When imagining your financial life, clarity counts. A vague desire for peace of mind might become “I want to have at least $1 million.”
By Anne Kates Smith • Last updated
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What Kind of Investor Are You?
Investor Psychology When it comes to managing our portfolios, we tend to fall into one of four behavioral types.
By Anne Kates Smith • Published
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Investors, How Much Risk Can You Stand?
investing If you are taking on more risk than you can emotionally tolerate, you’ll hit the panic button and sell at the worst possible time.
By Anne Kates Smith • Published
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To Be Happier, Favor Experiences Over Things
spending While the stuff we own grows old and obsolete, memories of things we did are often burnished with time.
By Anne Kates Smith • Published
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The Power of Peer Pressure
Investor Psychology Comparing yourself with others may provide a helpful nudge when it comes to saving for retirement or staying healthy.
By Anne Kates Smith • Published
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How Money Is Used as a Weapon in Relationships
spending Financial literacy is a key to fighting economic abuse.
By Anne Kates Smith • Last updated
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The Keys to Raising Financially Independent Young Adults
spending Parents often believe the most recent request for money will be the last, the one that finally launches Junior on the path to success.
By Anne Kates Smith • Published
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Why Your Credit-Card Debt Won't Die
Investor Psychology We tend to pay off the card with the smallest balance first, regardless of the interest rate.
By Bob Frick • Last updated
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Keep Your Investing Simple
Investor Psychology Markets are complicated, so we often rationalize that a complicated strategy is necessary to beat them. That logic is faulty.
By Anne Kates Smith • Published