behavioral economics
The 50% “Investment” Return Hiding in Plain Sight: Deconstructing the UK’s Most Unusual Savings Scheme
A UK government scheme offers a 50% savings bonus. We dissect its mechanics, economic impact, and lessons for finance, fintech, 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 Ghost of Baruch: Why a 100-Year-Old Warning Is the Most Important Lesson for Today’s Investors
Discover why Bernard Baruch’s 100-year-old advice on market psychology is the most critical lesson for navigating today’s meme stocks and fintech era.
The Cafeteria Investor: Why Selective Conviction is the Biggest Risk in Modern Finance
Discover the ‘Cafeteria Investing’ mindset, a cognitive bias where selective data picking can derail portfolios and corporate strategy.
The Modern Rake’s Progress: Is Financial Innovation Leading Us to Ruin?
Is today’s financial innovation a path to prosperity or a modern-day “Rake’s Progress” leading to ruin? An analysis of fintech, crypto, and market speculation.
The Trading Floor Playbook: What Sports Psychology Reveals About High-Stakes Investing and Corporate Success
Discover how the psychological forces that unite sports teams and fans offer a powerful playbook for success in finance, investing, and business leadership.
The Investor’s Gambit: Why Solving a Crossword is Like Mastering the Stock Market
Discover the surprising parallels between solving a cryptic crossword and mastering the stock market. Sharpen your analytical skills to improve your investing.
The 10,000-Step Myth: Are Your Financial Goals Built on a Flawed Foundation?
The 10,000-step goal is a marketing myth. Are your financial goals just as arbitrary? Discover why you need to ditch vanity metrics in investing.
The 2025 Strategic Reading List: Books Shaping the Future of Finance, Investing, and the Global Economy
A curated 2025 reading list for finance pros, focusing on AI, geopolitics, behavioral economics, and the future of investing and the global economy.
Economic Archetypes: What Spongers, Spendthrifts, and Billionaires Reveal About Our Financial World
Fictional characters are powerful economic indicators. Discover what spongers, spendthrifts, and billionaires reveal about finance, investing, and our economy.
The Investor’s Gambit: Why ‘Uncanny Timing’ is a Myth in a Volatile Market
A witty letter to the FT sparks a deep dive into why market timing is a flawed strategy and what long-term investors should do instead.
The Air Fryer Economy: Why Free Tools Are Worthless Without Financial Literacy
A local air fryer giveaway reveals a crucial lesson for the global economy: powerful financial tools are useless without the financial literacy to wield them.