Emotional Thinkers May Be More Likely To Avoid Financial Decisions, What Leads To Economic Inequality?

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New research shows many of us consider financial decisions to be cold and analytical. We talk about why this means some people are more likely to procrastinate money matters than others. We also learn about some of the largest contributing factors to economic inequality.

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  • Why Is It So Hard To Make Financial Decisions?

    Haven’t taken a look at your 401(k) for years? You’re not alone. New research finds that people tend to view financial decisions as cold and analytical. So, they avoid making those decisions altogether, particularly if they see themselves as emotional thinkers. Our guest explains his research.

  • Largest Factors To Economic Inequality Are Closer To Home

    Regional inequality is sometimes attributed to the nation’s economic woes. However, new research shows it’s much more complicated. We talk with an economist about how geography, population levels and education factor into inequity.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Aner Sela Guest
  • Jonathan Rothwell Guest
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director

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