In this episode of Juggling Mind & Money, Steve Rowe is joined by leading behavioural scientist Richard Shotton to unpack the hidden psychological shortcuts that drive your financial decisions.
From overconfidence to present bias and the power of social proof, Richard reveals why we often think we’re more rational than we really are, and how understanding these biases can lead to smarter investing, better retirement planning and healthier financial habits.
Episode Highlights
- Why your brain takes shortcuts: Discover how heuristics like overconfidence, present bias and confirmation bias skew everyday financial choices.
- The real-world impact: Learn how these biases play out in investing, retirement planning, spending, and even insurance decisions.
- Practical tools to think better: Richard shares simple behavioural techniques - from pre‑mortems to triggers and automation - to help you make clearer, more confident financial decisions.
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