Why Do People Do Dumb Things? Part 2 | MHFI 156

April 11, 2023 • 01:09:57
Why Do People Do Dumb Things? Part 2 | MHFI 156
Mile High FI Podcast
Why Do People Do Dumb Things? Part 2 | MHFI 156

Apr 11 2023 | 01:09:57

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Doug and Dusti are back for Part 2 on cognitive biases and how they shape our financial decisions. Do you love Mile High FI? Support us over at Buy Me A Coffee. Do you really love Mile High FI? Buy Us Two Coffees! and we’ll quit! You win either way! Links --

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