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9 Psychological Reasons Why Smart People Do Dumb Things With Money

Mandi WoodruffSep 11, 2013, 23:26 IST

Flickr/John SpadeAs human beings, our brains are booby-trapped with psychological barriers that stand between making smart financial decisions and making dumb ones.

The good news is that once you realize your own mental weaknesses, it's not impossible to overcome them.