Join host Mike Norton of the Harvard Business School and economist Allison Schrager as they explore the many forces that influence our relationships with money.

Episode #1 – Is it Logical to be Irrational About Money?:  Why do our brains seem hard-wired to skew our decisions and lead us astray? Host Mike Norton explores how irrational behaviors affect our decisions – both personally and financially – and what we can do about it.

Episode #2 – Inheriting Family Money (Habits):  The way you handle money – your fears, values and even your goals – are profoundly shaped by the people who raised you. This candid roundtable led by host Mike Norton digs into family financial dynamics and explains ways we can overcome past influences.

Episode #3 – Is Fake News Burning a Hole in Your Pocket?:  Why do crazy headlines and false rumors grab our attention? Host Mike Norton explores why our brains are hardwired to believe fake news – and how to keep your life and finances grounded in the facts.

Episode #4 – Financial Focus in the Digital Age:  Do you check your phone obsessively – feel anxious without it? Turns out, our dependence on digital devices is sapping one of our most precious resources: the ability to focus. Learn how the attention economy is affecting your life – and your money.

Episode #5 – Battle of the Sexes, Money Edition:  Are financial habits influenced by gender? Are men really better at managing money? Why haven’t we closed the gender pay gap already? New research debunks old stereotypes and shows how similar men and women are when it comes to money.

Episode #6 – Tired? Stressed? Check Your Wallet:  How is financial stress different from regular stress, and what is it doing to our brains and our bodies? Host Mike Norton wraps up the first season with a focus on financial wellbeing, and how to use money as a source of happiness.

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