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Investor, Know Thyself: How Your Biases Can Affect Investment Decisions

While traditional economic models assume that people make rational decisions, most humans don’t think like robots. This article summarizes some common biases that can influence financial decisions.
Playing Fair: New Consumer Protections for Airline Passengers

Thanks to a new federal law and rules issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, airline passengers could have extra consumer protections.
Retroactive Social Security Benefits: A Chance to Turn Back Time

Beneficiaries who postpone claiming Social Security past full retirement age have the option of receiving a lump-sum payment for up to six months of benefits when they finally apply.
Consumer Sentiment: Do Americans See Brighter Days Ahead?

Why do policymakers pay attention to how consumers are feeling, and what’s behind Americans’ lack of confidence?

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