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Think Before You Click: The Psychology Behind Your Online Shopping Habits
It’s that magical time of year—back-to-school season. Suddenly, your inbox is overflowing with emails about all the school “essentials”...

Olivia Tryburski
Sep 23


Balancing Act: Navigating the Financial Challenges of Psychology Students
When you tell someone you’re studying psychology, they often picture you in a cozy office, offering life-changing advice with a warm...

Ayrik Pojhan
Aug 15


Unlearning Financial Guilt as a First-Gen Student
As a recent graduate, I often catch myself reflecting on the “what ifs” of my university years. What if I had started working earlier?...

Mia Rizzo
Jul 29


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


More Money, More Problems: What your Money Mindset Says About You
By Lana Cheaib We all want to make money. In the end, it's the only way to survive. Despite it being such a fundamental resource, we all...

Lana Cheaib
Jun 2


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


Love, Money, and the Gen Z Mindset: Understanding Red and Green Flags
In a world where skyrocketing living costs and economic uncertainty define daily life, Gen Z is rethinking the age-old dynamics of love...

Dr. John Lee
Nov 22, 2024


Building Resilience, Financial Independence, and Student Success: Highlights from Our Podcast with COPE
Co-authored by Dr. John Lee, clinical psychologist, and Emilia Kasprzak, Operations Manager and 2nd year PNB Student, McMaster...

Dr. John Lee and Emilia Kasprzak
Nov 20, 2024


Why Young People Should Start Investing: Overcoming Psychological Barriers and Leveraging Free Tools
When you’re paying for school, juggling student loans, and managing a limited budget, investing may seem like a luxury reserved for later...

Dr. John Lee
Nov 12, 2024


The New Key to Financial Success and Resilience for Gen Z: Factoring in Parental Portfolios and Inheritance
Gen Zs need to take parental portfolios and inheritance to keep them motivated and hopeful about their financial futures

Dr. John Lee
Jul 5, 2024


An Astonishing Truth: Why Most Prefer the Appearance of Wealth Over Actual Wealth
How would you chose between: a) giving the impression of wealth, but living paycheque to paycheque OR b) actually being wealthy, but...

Dr. John Lee
Apr 4, 2024


Love on a Budget: How to Keep Valentine's Hot Without Your Wallet Melting
As Valentine's Day draws closer, love isn't all that’s in the air—it's accompanied by the looming shadow of overspending. The pressure to...

Dr. John Lee
Feb 9, 2024


Mastering the Psychology of Online Food Ordering
Online food delivery has transformed the way people approach dining, offering perceived time-saving and an extensive array of culinary...

Dr. John Lee
Jan 26, 2024


The Psychology of Sports Betting: Beyond Luck?
Have you ever noticed that friend or family member who’s visibly tense on the day of a major sports event, or obsessively glued to their...

Dr. John Lee
Jan 18, 2024


Retail Therapy Redefined: Elevate Your Mood Not Your Expenses
Do you ever find yourself turning shopping bags into your own treasure trove and finding comfort and solace in window shopping? Or do you...

Dr. John Lee
Jan 10, 2024


Winning the Holiday Game: Enjoying the Experience Without Breaking the Bank.
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and often, financial strain. But it doesn't have to be a choice between enjoying the...

Dr. John Lee
Dec 8, 2023


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


How to Be a Baddie on a Budget: Saving Your Money While Saving Your Wardrobe.
Have you ever purchased a stylish fashion piece, only to realize later that it may have been excessively hyped? Take, for instance, the...

Dr. John Lee
Nov 22, 2023
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