Here’s the science behind our stupid money mistakes

You’re a smart person, so why do you sometimes make boneheaded financial decisions? Here’s how to retrain your brain.

The human brain is a marvel of evolution. We are able to make quick and relatively accurate decisions based on very little information because we learn from previous experiences as well as the experiences of others. Unfortunately, that marvelous ability is also a serious pitfall, since we’re likely to jump to conclusions. This sometimes leads to stupid money mistakes.