Loss aversion is one of the most popular cognitive biases we have. Most people have heard of it, or at least know how it feels to lose something. We humans have this itch in our minds to avoid loss wherever possible. Going against this urge can feel like pulling teeth, but sometimes we just have … Continue reading Deciding Against Your Own Wishes →

When it comes to personal finance, many people think that small expenses don’t matter. People share advice along the lines of: don’t worry about buying coffee everyday before work, don’t get all that bummed out about the costs you incur for dining out or for entertainment, don’t let it get to you that you’ll be … Continue reading Broken Windows, Broken Budgets →

We humans are self-interested creatures. Our concern is focused on what affects us and we naturally see the world through self-colored lenses. And that’s okay. Actually, it would be almost impossible to be anything else. Every moment of life is spent living in the same mind and body, and with the same perspective stemming from … Continue reading Take Learning Twice A Week For Egocentrism →

Here’s a story: Once there was a man who went to websites. He had a habit of putting things in a shopping cart, often dozens and dozens of items. But he would rarely buy anything. Eventually, he would just leave a website with his shopping cart still loaded with items he truly liked. He would … Continue reading On The Internet, Nobody Knows You’re A Debtor →

See the boy. He is dead, his face turned into the dirt of the street he grew up on. His arms are limp at his sides and there is no effort to move him. He lays there amid blood and rubble. Twenty feet away, another broken body. And another, bent at an impossible angle. A … Continue reading Psychic Numbing →

Okay, you’ve heard of Uber and Lyft. Maybe you’ve used them. Maybe you have even driven for one of them already. But what else can an eager driver with a good-quality car do in the sharing economy to make some money? Here are eight ways you can make extra cash with your car. Wingz: Wingz … Continue reading Cash With Cars →

Sure, you could spend a year or two learning a new skillset that would reward you in the job market--and maybe you should. (In fact, yes, you should!) But what if you need a quick boost to get you a running start on some new skills, if you need to level up right now to … Continue reading Boosting Skills Quickly →