Bringing back the concept of co-housing
Millennials are less likely to own a home than their parents were at their age and they are more likely to be lonely. Not exactly a winning combo. Even worse, these two challenges feed into each other. A lack of affordable houses erodes our sense of community, making...
Stock market bubbles: Our evolutionary roots explain why investors follow the herd
Tune in to the first episode of our new series Your Brain on Money, a collaboration with Big Think, and see why your brain wants you to follow the crowd. Stock market bubbles, or asset bubbles, refer to a situation where stocks are valued far above what they’re...
What Can I Do with My 401(k) After I Leave My Job?
If you recently switched jobs or retired, you might be wondering what to do with your old 401(k) plan. While any and all contributions made by YOU are 100% yours right away, the length of time that you were with your old employer can determine whether the funds...
Mark Williams: “Start early, no matter how small it is.”
The first wave of millennials turned 40 this year and although you can find thousands of memes making fun of how different we are from previous generations, the reality is that many millennials have settled into careers and marriages and in many ways are as...
How Couples (Mis)manage Money: Mixing Love & Money
Everyone has a different approach to money. Some are open about their finances with their partner, some aren’t. Some are impulsive shoppers, and some are frugal to the extreme. It’s not surprising that combining finances (or not) can put a strain on relationships, but...
