Your brain is hardwired for you to begin investing, but not as you might think. Psychology professor Elizabeth Dunn (@DunnHappyLabs) and Harvard Business School (@HarvardHBS) professor Michael Norton have teamed up to prove this to Millennials. In their book Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending, the pair focus on sharing five key behaviors that…
The United States is an incredibly diverse country – economically, socially, and geographically. Have you been using the latter to your advantage? The new rich have. In the world of personal finance, pundits always search for innovative ideas to help Millennials manage their money. The problem is that they repeat the same unoriginal advice over…
As you know, Millennials face specific money problems. Perhaps you are grappling with one of the major personal finance issues facing Millennials today – student loans, credit card debt, and retirement savings. We all know these problems exist, but what are the tools and tactics that you can utilize now to help you finally conquer your…
What makes an investor great? For those new to investing, the naive answer often includes phrases like ultra-high returns, big bets, or risk-taking. But the research shows otherwise. In a Harvard Business Review article, researchers describe the difference between companies in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry who gain momentum through innovation, specifically when it…
Developing bad spending habits can be easy. People use credit cards and consistently spend more than they can afford, and there is always something unexpected that seems to get in the way of maintaining a monthly budget. This can make it difficult to save. If you aren’t careful, it can also lead to a growing…
Focus. That is what it takes to reach financial success. It takes a persistent focus to get better every day, it takes a strategic outlook, and it takes a dedicated approach. Every year counts. But each year brings new challenges. For investors (like you) this means changing industry, market, and company risks, all of which have…