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Can We Really Afford to “Live Our Best Life” in Our Twenties?
If you had asked me five years ago what I thought my twenties would look like, I probably would’ve said something along the lines of...

Uma Hopen
Jun 16


Mind Over Money: A Psychology Student’s Guide to Investing
I made my first $1,000 in grade 7. I always had the mindset of an entrepreneur—whether it was dog walking or babysitting in elementary...

Emilia Kasprzak
May 3


How Your Upbringing Shapes Your Relationship with Money
And How to Break Free from Beliefs Holding You Back We all have a “money story,” whether we realize it or not. Maybe you catch yourself...

Dr. John Lee
Dec 18, 2024


From Impulse to Intention: A Mindful Guide to Holiday Spending, Gift-Giving, and Budgeting
The holiday season has a way of sneaking up on us. One moment, you’re admiring the first snowfall; the next, you’re swamped by gift...

Dr. John Lee
Dec 5, 2024


A Psychologist's Guide to Mastering Black Friday & Cyber Monday Shopping
Navigating the "doorbuster" deals of Black Friday and Cyber Monday demands an awareness of retailers' intricate psychological strategies...

Dr. John Lee
Nov 24, 2023


Should Canada Follow in Biden's Footsteps and Forgive Student Loans? A Psychologist's Perspective
The Biden administration's recent executive order, effectively cancelling $39 billion of student debt, has sparked a renewed discussion...

Dr. John Lee
Jul 18, 2023


How Marketers Use Evolutionary Psychology to Trigger Overspending
Understanding how marketers exploit evolutionary psychology can help us make more informed and intentional purchasing decisions.

Dr. John Lee
Jun 20, 2023
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