behaviour

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Five emotional mistakes first-home buyers should avoid

Glen James , Rachelle Kroon

Buying a home is as much an emotional decision as a financial one. From chasing a 'forever home' to falling in love with the wrong property, these five common emotional mistakes can derail first-home buyers and owner-occupiers alike.

The real reason you feel exhausted at work

Phil Slade

You're not just busy at work, you're emotionally drained. Here's why modern jobs feel harder than ever.

Ask Paul: I finally invested – then lost money straight away

Paul Clitheroe

I invested $25k in ETFs and quickly lost up to $2000. Did I panic too soon, or is this what investing really looks like?

Are you saving too much to enjoy life?

John Cachia

Saving is essential, but can you go too far? Here is how to balance building wealth with enjoying the life you are working for.

Why we plan well and still make bad financial choices

Phil Slade

Your brain plans calmly but spends emotionally. Here's the science behind bad money choices, and how to design plans for real-world stress.

Inside a car dealership negotiation and how to win it

Phil Slade

Ever wondered why car dealerships feel so persuasive? This real-life negotiation explains the psychology behind how much you pay for a car.

The money trick your brain can’t ignore

Jessica Brady

Back in 2022, I plonked myself on a Greek island, where I inhaled books, research papers and podcasts on brain function, neuroscience and goal attainment. I felt like I was unlocking the secrets to the universe as I learned how to hack the brain for success.