Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby

By Dr. Daniel CrosbyBusiness Entrepreneurship Education Self-Improvement Investing

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Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby episodes

April 11, 2019 Christine Benz - Retirement Planning Made Easy: The Benefits of a Goals-Based Approach to Secure Your Future
This week on Standard Deviations, Dr. Crosby is joined by Christine Benz, the Director of Personal Finance at Morningstar and author of "30 Minute Money Solutions: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing your Finances."
They take on the intersection of retirement and psychology, specifically focusing on goals-based approaches to retirement readiness. Talking points include:
What is a goals-based approach to retirement and what are its potential psychological advantages?
What is mental accounting and how can it be used to manage financial behavior?
How can those who are underprepared for retirement get started today?
Christine has a wealth of knowledge on the topic and you're sure to leave with ideas for how you can better prepare for tomorrow.
46 min
April 08, 2019 Dr. Jordan Turner - A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is the world's most popular personality instrument but isn't without its controversies. Loved by loyalists and sneered at by many social scientists, Dr. Turner gives a candid assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the MBTI and speaks directly to how it can be used to deepen our understanding of self. Specifically, we discuss:
The origins of the MBTI
Common criticisms of the MBTI including validity and reliability
Each of the four personality scales
The ideal applications of personality testing
54 min
April 08, 2019 How to Give Advice That Sticks: Proven Techniques for Influencing Positive Change
Bad news: Only about 40% of Americans get financial advice.
Worse news: Only about half of those that receive financial advice actually follow it through.
Dr. Moira Somers book, Advice That Sticks, has 5 keys for giving advice that is actually implemented.
7 min
April 04, 2019 The Ultimate Guide to Financial Truths: Essential Insights for Financial Success
5 min
April 01, 2019 The 5 Key Points of Friction Around Money and How to Overcome Them
Disagreements about money are the #1 reason for divorce in North America. But what do couples fight about when they fight about money? Dr. Crosby is here to share the five points of friction around wealth.
9 min
March 28, 2019 Joseph Fitzgerald - Understanding the Retirement Savings Crisis: What It Means for Your Future
Joe Fitzgerald is worried. As a financial advisor, he sees the retirement savings crisis in America for what it is and has thoughts on how to fix it.
Tune in to learn:
Which cultural differences drive savings behaviors around the world
The common behaviors shared by the best savers
How to avoid "lifestyle creep" and living beyond your means
34 min
March 25, 2019 Unlock Wealth: The 6 Key Behaviors That Guarantee Financial Prosperity
You may not have money today, but will you down the line? New research from Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw has the answer.
5 min
March 21, 2019 Aaron Klein - New Horizons in Risk Profiling: How Advanced Techniques are Shaping Financial Strategies
Aaron Klein is the CEO and co-founder of Riskalyze, a fintech company that has taken the world of financial advice by storm over the past five years. In this episode, Aaron touches on:
The Riskalyze origin story
Why he favors numerical over psychometric approaches to measuring risk
What the future of fintech looks like
How Riskalyze hires and trains for culture
59 min
March 18, 2019 The Pratfall Effect Explained: The Surprising Power of Imperfection
Our favorite people are competent but just human enough to be believable. Tip: To be well loved be authentic about your weaknesses.
6 min
March 14, 2019 Corey Hoffstein - A Day at the Factor Zoo
Corey Hoffstein is one of the brightest minds in quant investing and has a unique knack for making hard-to-understand concepts palatable for novice investors. Tune in this week to understand:
• Why a risk-first approach to managing money could make sense
• Why pain may actually be sought out when considering investment factors
• What set of circumstances would cause Corey to reconsider a cherished investment factor
• Why honesty and candor can be essential characteristics of good asset managers
1 hr 1 min

About Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby

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The Standard Deviations podcast is a weekly production that looks at money, mind and meaning, all through a psychological lens. Each week, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Crosby interviews a fascinating new guest, experts in everything from finance to literature to wellness. Each guest provides listeners with three concrete ways to apply what was learned that week, ensuring that weekly listening becomes part of a path to a richer life. Episodes are brief, research-based, and designed to fit perfectly within your commute time. So, tune in for practical news that will help you make more, think more and be more.