061 – Lessons about Your Money and Your Brain

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“The best investors make a habit of putting procedures in place, in advance, that help inhibit the hot reactions of the emotional brain.” – Jason Zweig Neuroeconomics is the study of how we make decisions using brain activity (neuroscience), economics and psychology. Think of it…

060 – 5 Rules for Loaning Money to Family Members

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Our families can demand a lot from us. Naturally, they expect love, attention, and support. But sometimes, they also ask for things that are far more tangible, like money. Loaning a relative money with the expectation to be repaid can be an awkward situation, especially if you’re not sure how to approach it — Do I…

059 – The Power of the Stock Market!

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The essay, narrated from the point of view of a pencil, describes the “complex combination of miracles” necessary to create and bring to market the commonplace writing tool that has been used for generations. The narrator argues that no single individual possesses enough ability or know-how to create a pencil on their own. Rather, the…