The holiday season is synonymous with joy, celebration, and a sense of togetherness. However, in the age of social media and constant connectivity, a new phenomenon has emerged, casting a shadow on the festive cheer – the Fear of Missing Out, or FOMO. This psychological phenomenon, driven by the fear of not being included in...

What is gratitude? The Oxford Dictionary defines gratitude as follows: the quality or condition of being grateful; a warm sense of appreciation of kindness received. As we approach the holiday season, practicing gratitude may move to the forefront of your mind. Personally, practicing gratitude is something that needs to become a permanent fixture at the...

Finance scholars have produced volumes of research on investor behavior and financial decision making. The field of behavioral science is fascinating because we can easily inject ourselves into the discussions and circumstances to validate what scientist postulate. Experience is a great teacher in these matters, but even bad experiences aren’t enough to keep our inner...

For the first time since having children, I did not go Trick-or-Treating this year. It’s amazing how fast certain phases of our lives pass by. In my extra time on Halloween, I began to read about the Day of the Dead that falls at roughly the same time on the calendar. As National Geographic identifies...