The Psychology of Money
GPF 101 · Module 2
This module explains why people often make financial decisions that do not match their long-term goals. Students learn how biases, emotions, habits, and automation shape everyday money behavior.
Lessons in this module
Why We Make Poor Financial Decisions
Financial mistakes are often caused by stress, emotion, short-term thinking, and decision overload rather than lack of intelligence. This lesson explains the psychological forces that pull people away from their goals.
Cognitive Biases and Money
Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts that can distort financial decisions. This lesson explains common money biases and how to build guardrails against them.
Building Healthy Money Habits
Healthy money habits reduce reliance on motivation and make progress more automatic. This lesson explains how to design habits, automate key actions, and build a simple financial routine.
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