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Ryan Weiser
Student of the Market - February 2024

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Student of the Market - February 2024

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Are You Following the Financial Herd?

Are You Following the Financial Herd?

Herd mentality is the tendency to follow the actions of a larger group, even when those actions might not be in one's best interest. When it comes to finances, herd mentality can have significant implications for your investments and retirement planning. The first step to avoiding this common bias is understanding its prevalence. Second, is identifying specific ways to curb the behavior. 

So why do we follow the herd and how can we avoid it?

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3 Biases That Can Sabotage Your Wealth

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3 Biases That Can Sabotage Your Wealth

Making financial decisions can often be more challenging than it appears. A variety of subtle influences can cloud our judgment. Among these, behavioral biases like anchoring, loss aversion, and herd behavior have been found to shape our choices significantly. In this article, we’ll explore each of these biases and ways to counteract their influence.