Most people know that I majored in Economics. What most people don't know is that I also picked up a Masters in Procrastination. If something was fun, I would do it immediately. If something required work, effort, or attention - I would put it off until later. I became so good at procrastinating …
behavioral economics
Dump Your Girlfriend & Eat Whichever TV Dinner You Want
Welcome back to another episode of The Dating Game! I have really enjoyed the similarities between finding love and managing money. A few of the comparisons I have made are a stretch, but others are undeniable. Today, I’m confident, will be undeniable. I have spent much of my time recently …
Save Money On TV’s and Pick Up Chicks
Have you ever been hanging out with one of your friends and they say something like this: "I just love hanging out with Jenny. She makes me feel so pretty." -Or- "Jon never says a word! It's like I become the talkative one when he's around." Maybe you haven't experienced the exact …
Are You A Mental Accountant? (Grand Finale)
Remember when Jeff Foxworthy came out with his unforgettable series, "You Might Be A Redneck?" It was a huge hit that led to book deals, TV shows, and enough riches to fund every redneck's retirement. The only problem with the series was that (although funny) it wasn't very educational - at least …
Are You A Mental Accountant (Part Deux)
Before you begin, make sure you read the first installment of Are You A Mental Accountant. In case you missed it, let me summarize. Mental accounting is tendency most people have to treat money differently depending on where it comes from. If you haven’t found yourself guilty as of yet, I will …
Are You A Mental Accountant?
I hope most of you have had a chance to read my previous article about The Legend of the Man in the Green Bathrobe. If you haven't, go back and read it. It's a prerequisite for continuing this post. I anticipated what the responses would be in the comments before they came rolling in. I assumed …
