Behavioral Finance
Discover how psychological influences and biases may affect your financial behavior.
How Can You Plan for a New Pet?
Mark Riepe and Susan Hirshman discuss how to prepare for the responsibilities, costs, and emotional attachment that come with bringing home a pet.
On a High Note: With Guests Maurice Schweitzer & Matthew Polly
Is it possible to structure our experiences to remember them more fondly?
The Truth Is Out There: With Guests Tania Lombrozo & Toby Ball
The simplest answer isn’t always the right answer, despite how much we might want it to be.
To Know What You Know: With Guests David Dunning & Andrew Flack
In a great bit of irony, to truly know if you're good at something, you have to be good at it already.
How Can You Preserve Your Assets for Your Heirs?
Austin Jarvis speaks with Mark Riepe about the complications of estate taxes—and what you can do if the estate tax exemptions change in 2026.
The Buddy System: With Guests Max Maeder & Rachel Gershon
Pursuing a difficult goal can be lonely work—but it doesn't always have to be.
Should You Lend Money to a Family Member?
While there are pitfalls to lending a family member money, there can also be rewards. Just be sure to clearly set expectations and limits right from the start.
When Should You Take Social Security?
Mark Riepe is joined by Rob Williams and Susan Hirshman to examine one of the most critical retirement decisions: When should you take Social Security?
Can the Olympics Teach Us About Our Own Behavior?
Mark Riepe explains the cognitive and emotional biases that show up across different Olympic choices and judgments and the lessons we can glean from them for our own financial decision-making.
How Do You Save for Vacations & Travel?
Mark Riepe and Cindy Scott discuss how financial planning can help you save for short-term goals like travel and vacations without adding risk to your long-term financial future.