The Psychology Of Poverty
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Quote Of The Week
"The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything but the value of nothing."
- Philip Fisher
The 3 Money Articles Of The Week
The Psychology Of Poverty
In this post, I review the findings from a 2014 paper on how poverty and the stress that comes with it cause us to make bad financial decisions that can further entrench someone in poverty.
No, Happiness Does Not Plateau at $75,000 per Year
Of course, money buys happiness. But not because it allows us to buy fancy toys and live in a big house. Money buys what all of us desire: freedom and a sense of control over our lives.
In this article, I review compelling research that debunks the myth that our enjoyment of life maxes out when we earn $75,000 per year.
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Here's Why Extroverts Might Struggle to Build Wealth
In this post, I will review research highlighting how your personality traits may help (or hurt) your ability to build wealth.
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Ben
Founder of Making of a Millionaire
Author of The Financial Freedom Equation & The Rational Investor