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Watch this wickedly clever ad and learn more about the instincts that drive our decision making.

When are we most vulnerable to bad decision making? Brain science tells us that when we experience a big win or a big defeat, that’s when we get flooded with brain chemicals that can badly skew our judgment.

Watch this video to learn more about how and when you’re at your decision-making best.

Researchers studied the habits of the financially successful and found that a lot of them practiced two key tactics that lead to an abundant bank balance.

The good news is that it’s not hard and you can do it too.

What’s the exact amount of money you’ll need to retire comfortably? It’s one of our most important investing decisions, yet most of us start saving and just hope that it will be enough.

In this video we lay out exactly how to calculate “your number” for a secure retirement.

This short video explains the curiously irrational way that our brain picks the things that continually frighten and haunt us.

Most of us aren’t as resilient as we think. We pride ourselves on our ability to get back in the game after a major setback. We pick ourselves up off the ground, dust ourselves off, and get back on plan

Having more choices is better, right? Well brain science clearly shows that having a lot of different options often leads to worse outcomes. Most of us like to see ourselves as brave adventurers who seek out novel and exciting new experiences, but the truth is we tend to be far more repetitive and dull than our fragile ego lets on.

Which leads to a better choice?
– Decisively taking action and getting in the game sooner?
– Carefully contemplating every option and delaying entry?

New research is revealing that experiencing a financial downturn in our mid-teens tends to powerfully skew our perception of risk. And the really disturbing finding is that this risk aversion tends to be lifelong. Learn the devious ways that economics shocks can distort our judgment.

Want to up your the amount you save and feel the pain less? New brain science insights are revealing an easy behavioral change that can making the important job save more achievable.