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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SPENDING
Spending isn’t just the moment you buy something. Anticipation, the experience itself, and the memory afterward all shape how satisfying a purchase feels.
Derek Hagen
Dec 4, 20253 min read


UNDERSTANDING THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND YOUR FINANCIAL CHOICES
Your money choices make sense when you understand your beliefs, stories, and experiences—and how they quietly shape your financial decisions.
Derek Hagen
Oct 9, 20253 min read


HOW BEHAVIORAL FINANCE SHAPES YOUR FINANCIAL DECISIONS
Money decisions aren’t about being perfect. Behavioral finance helps you see blind spots and design systems that make good choices easier.
Derek Hagen
Oct 2, 20253 min read


THREE WAYS PSYCHOLOGY SHAPES YOUR DECISIONS
Money choices aren’t just math—they’re shaped by mental shortcuts, the stories we carry, and the meaning we want from life.
Derek Hagen
Sep 25, 20253 min read
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