Conspicuous consumption is paradoxically biased towards poorer income groups. Research offers some lessons on where this trend may take us.
Compound interest is perhaps the most fundamental of all personal finance principles. Here’s an introduction to the concept.
Geographic arbitrage can dramatically shift the calculations on financial independence. Here’s how it works.
Everybody would benefit by maintaining a version of this simple personal finance chart. It is the road to financial independence in two lines.
Hindsight bias suggests that with the passing of time we are likely to see our predictions more favourably. Here’s how to avoid this trap.
The psychology of the default effect can be a powerful tool in our financial arsenal. But only when we put it to the right use.
With recent extreme volatility on financial markets in mind, here are six principles for preparing and coping with volatility and uncertainty in investing.
An understanding of hyperbolic discounting can unleash improved decisions across all aspects of our lives. Our future rewards depend on it.
In times of crisis, some take their information consumption up a notch, and some bury their heads in the sand. The case for the middle ground has never been more important.
A simple guide to achieving financial independence for those new to the world of personal finance.
The contrast effect can play havoc with our personal finances, productivity, relationships and health. But it can also be a force for good.
What do rabbits in Australia, digital communications and financial independence have in common? The answer: they all provide examples of unintended consequences.
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