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The behavioral finance known for his bestseller The Psychology of Money, unveils the psychology behind spending.

Despite how natural friendship can feel, people rarely stop to analyze it. How do you know when someone will make a good friend? When is it time to move on from a friendship? Oftentimes, people rely on gut intuitions to answer these kinds of questions.

Explore Jordan Peterson's net worth, a controversial Canadian clinical psychologist and social commentator. Discover the surprising fortune of this psychology professor.

Trypophobia explained: Why does your brain react to tiny holes? Discover why clusters of holes trigger this phobia, its link to aversion and fear.

You consider yourself a savvy person. You would never fall for the old “Nigerian prince” email. You know better than to give your bank details to a stranger. Yet, modern scammers have perfected tricks that are surprisingly simple and exploit basic human psychology. Their schemes often seem so obvious in…

Casino game odds tell an interesting story about human psychology. Players don’t always process these numbers as intended; instead, perception, emotion, and cognitive shortcuts push decision-making in directions that the raw math alone wouldn’t predict.

October's reputation as a 'jinx month' for markets stems from history's biggest crashes — but the data tells a more balanced story about volatility, investor psychology, and long-term returns.

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Ever wondered why you end up buying more than you planned at the grocery store? It’s not just bad luck or lack of willpower. Retailers use a set of psychological secrets about shoppers to influence their buying decisions every day. Understanding these tactics can help you save money and shop…

When most people think of cluttered spaces, they picture piles of newspapers, broken furniture, and rooms stacked floor to ceiling with belongings—what often gets overlooked is the psychological side, including the emotional struggles and mental health impacts that come with extreme disorganization, such as where hoarding clean up services make…

Delve into Morgan Housel's new book for an understanding of the psychology that drives what we buy — and why that can lead to smarter money decisions.