Behavioral Economics
The Silent Wallet: Uncovering the Rise of Financial Infidelity and Its Economic Impact
A majority of adults hide purchases from partners, a trend signaling deep financial divides with major implications for investing, fintech, and the economy.
Priced Out and Plugged In: Why the Housing Crisis is Fueling a Generation of Crypto Nihilists
Locked out of the housing market, Gen Z is rejecting traditional finance for high-risk crypto, fueling a new wave of economic nihilism.
Beyond the Hype: An Investor’s Guide to the Economics of Black Friday
Black Friday is more than a sale; it’s a key economic indicator. This analysis explores its impact on finance, investing, and the broader economy.
The Investor’s Blueprint: What Luxury Hotel Design Teaches Us About Financial Strategy
Discover how the principles of luxury hotel design offer a powerful blueprint for financial strategy, from portfolio diversification to understanding market psychology.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Victorian Asylum’s Guide to the Modern Economy
A 19th-century asylum’s archives reveal a timeless link between economic distress and mental health, offering crucial lessons for modern finance and investing.
Beyond the Bull Market: Lessons in Wealth and Value from a Life Off the Grid
A financial analysis of a life off the grid, exploring lessons in alternative investing, long-term value, and redefining ROI beyond the stock market.
The £3,000 Theory Test: What 128 Failed Attempts Can Teach Us About Modern Investing and the Economy
A quirky news story about a driver failing their theory test 128 times holds profound lessons on sunk costs, risk management, and investment strategy.
The Honesty Box Economy: An Unlikely Lesson in Trust for Modern Finance and Fintech
In a digital age, the trust-based honesty box is thriving. This post explores its surprising lessons for the modern economy, fintech, and investing.
The Unincentivized Escape: What a Bizarre Prison Mix-Up Teaches Us About Finance, Risk, and Systemic Failure
A satirical story about mistaken prisoner releases offers profound lessons on systemic risk, perverse incentives, and the flaws in our economic systems.
The Bank of Mom and Dad vs. Fintech: Why Informal Loans Are Winning the Credit War
More people are borrowing from family than using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), revealing a deep-seated preference for trust and flexibility over fintech convenience.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Professional’s Guide to Financial Mastery in the Digital Age
Stop dreading your bank balance. This guide offers a professional framework for mastering your money using psychology, strategy, and modern fintech solutions.
The ROI of Rest: Why Strategic Downtime is the Best Investment You’ll Make This Autumn
Strategic downtime is not a liability but a high-yield investment. Discover six getaways that offer a significant ROI on your mental and physical capital.