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Turn Less into More: Behavioural design lessons from trusted saving solutions in the informal economy.
Saving for a rainy day has always been difficult. Timeless saving lessons passed down through fables and biblical parables remain relevant today and financial advice is now more accessible than ever. Despite advice available from social media, self-help books, financial advisors and evidence-based scientific research, the problem of inadequate household saving rates is wicked and persists across the globe.
The Hexagon Framework: A Behavioral Approach to Building Financial Wellbeing
The article explores how emotions, habits, and decision-making shape financial wellbeing, and sets out six evidence-informed behavioural pillars that individuals, organisations, and policymakers can actively work with.
It’s a strong example of applied behavioural science in the financial wellbeing space, with relevance for practitioners across policy, regulation, and financial services
Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions at Work (and How to Fix it)
Every day, millions of professionals make decisions that shape careers, budgets, and organizational futures. They're smart, experienced, and confident. So why do so many of these decisions go wrong?
Today, GAABS is releasing its first-ever comprehensive study of workplace decision-making reveals a troubling answer: confidence without competence.
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