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When Facing the Unknown Do We Get Too Optimistic with Our Money?
Ignorance breeds optimism
Sep 15
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Ben Le Fort
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Carry a Balance or Pay in Full? Your Credit Card Habit May Last a Lifetime
Breaking the cycle of credit card debt
Sep 8
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Ben Le Fort
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August 2025
Why a Tiny Fraction of Stocks Drive Almost All the Gains
And What That Means for Your Portfolio
Aug 25
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Ben Le Fort
2
Here's Why Chasing Last Year's Hot-Investment Usually Ends Badly
The cost of chasing returns
Aug 11
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Ben Le Fort
2
July 2025
How To Leverage Laziness Into A Financial Advantage
Making inertia work for you
Jul 28
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Ben Le Fort
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Why You Should Be Happy To Wait 2 Weeks For Your Next Paycheck
Smaller, More Frequent Paychecks Can Make You Spend More (and Save Less)
Jul 14
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Ben Le Fort
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Why Checking Your Portfolio Feels So Good (and Can Hurt Your Returns)
How 'selective attention" leads to poor returns
Jul 7
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Ben Le Fort
2
June 2025
The Power of Early‑Life Saving Habits
Why the First Dollars Saved Matter More Than You Think
Jun 30
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Ben Le Fort
5
Buffets, Birthdays & Bank‑Lotteries: Three Research‑Backed Tweaks to Make Your Money Work Harder This Week
Plus your 5-Minute 'Ad-Detox"
Jun 23
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Ben Le Fort
3
Behavioral Finance Is Not A 'Get Out Of Debt Free' Card
Tweaking you Financial Decisions Can Only Take You As Far As Your Paycheck Allows
Jun 16
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Ben Le Fort
4
Why Savings Nudges Might Sabotage Your Finances (And What To Do About It)
Plus are 'cash back' rewards a scam?
Jun 9
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Ben Le Fort
4
Why Looking At The Minimum Payment Is A Bad Idea
Plus can robo advisors beat a 60/40 portfolio and the increasing subscription fatigue
Jun 2
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Ben Le Fort
3
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