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Money makes us do things we wish we didn’t, but why is that? Behavioral economists and neuroscientists decode psychological dynamics resulting from 25 million years of human evolution — all so you can make smarter financial decisions.
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How to stop fighting over money
Money ruins relationships. Here’s how to fix that.

by Dr. Brad Klontz, Steven M. Hughes, Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, Dr. Joseph Kable & Dr. George James

All Episodes (11)
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Your Brain on Money
How to fix your money trauma
Do you remember feeling “money shame” for the first time?
Dr. Brad Klontz, Dr. George James, Steven M. Hughes & Kathleen Burns Kingsbury
Million Stories
6mins
Your Brain on Money
If money doesn’t buy happiness, you’re spending it wrong
These money experts say you can buy happiness. There are some red flags to look out for, though.
Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, Steven M. Hughes, Dr. Moran Cerf, Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, Dr. Brad Klontz & Dr. George James
Million Stories
7mins
Your Brain on Money
Change bad spending habits in 5 steps
Addicted to spending money you want to save? Here’s how to stop.
Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, Dr. Moran Cerf, Dr. Joseph Kable, Steven M. Hughes & Dr. George James
Million Stories
6mins
Your Brain on Money
Which “money personality” are you?
Financial experts explain 4 types of money behavior.
Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, Dr. Joseph Kable, Dr. Moran Cerf, Dr. George James & Dr. Brad Klontz
Million Stories
7mins
Your Brain on Money
3 steps to cure your money anxiety
We’re afraid to talk about money–and that costs us.
Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, Dr. Moran Cerf, Dr. Joseph Kable, Steven M. Hughes & Lindsay Bryan-Podvin
Million Stories
5mins
Your Brain on Money
What charity does to your brain
Science confirms what you already knew about being helpful to others.
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Million Stories
5mins
Your Brain on Money
How to trick your brain into saving money
Humans are wired for short-term thinking according to neuroscience, making it difficult to save for retirement.
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Million Stories
6mins
Your Brain on Money
Want to save more money? Start playing video games.
Playing video games could help you make better decisions about money.
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Million Stories
5mins
Your Brain on Money
How Apple and Nike have branded your brain
Powerful branding can not only change how you feel about a company, it can actually change how your brain is wired.
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Million Stories
5mins
Your Brain on Money
The science of ‘herd mentality’
Why your brain wants you to follow the crowd.
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Million Stories
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