Ok, it’s not just you. It’s all of us. Why do human beings tend to make bad decisions when it comes to spending money? According to Dan Ariely, best-selling author and professor of psychology and behavioral economics, a lot of it comes down to the environment we face as consumers.
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Aug 2
Part 2: Your Index Fund Is a Bet on AI — Whether You Know It or Not
Bethany McLean, veteran investigative journalist and co-author of The Smartest Guys in the Room, saw the end of Enron coming, and is now watching the AI trade very carefully. She has questions the market isn't asking. Motley Fool analyst Rachel Warren continues her conversation w ... Show More
25m 45s
Aug 1
Insurance-palooza! All You Need to Know to Protect Your Income and Wealth
It’s the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s time for the next installment of our 2026 Financial Planning Challenge. We’ve spent most of this year discussing how to accumulate and manage wealth. This month, we’re going to talk about how to protect it. Yes, we’re talking ... Show More
27m 9s
Sep 2025
Fear, Greed, and You: Psychology of Money Explained
Ever sold too soon or held on too long? You’re not alone. The psychology of fear and greed drives markets, leading investors to make costly mistakes. In this episode of Talking Wealth, Dale dives into the fascinating world of behavioural finance to explain how psychology influenc ... Show More
55m 13s
Dec 2024
Decision Making For Better Relationships | Dan Ariely
In today’s episode, we discuss the science of human decision-making and behavior with Dan Ariely, a world-renowned expert in psychology and behavioral economics. As the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University, Dan has dedicated his career ... Show More
53m 8s
May 2025
Why You Feel So Bad About Money (and Why You Seriously Shouldn’t).
It’s one thing to feel bad about your own money decisions… but what if it’s your parents making you feel worse? This week, we’re diving into why family opinions about how you spend, save, and handle your money hit harder than they should, and how to shake off the guilt so you can ... Show More
39m 38s
Nov 2017
Money Talks
<p>How do you spend your money? On shoes, cars, coffee, fancy restaurants? You might think you use money just to, you know, buy stuff. But as Neeru Paharia explains, the way we spend often says a lot about who we are, and what we want to project. We use money to express our value ... Show More
24m 19s