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Making the power of convexity work for you - how small investments make a big difference
This article explores convexity. Convexity is also known as non-linear growth. Non-linear growth is what makes small investments in...
Jeff Hulett
Nov 20, 202319 min read
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Personal Finance Reimagined
We need to teach and practice personal finance more in line with how people naturally learn and make decisions. The common approach...
Jeff Hulett
Nov 17, 20237 min read
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Doing Your Taxes!
For James Madison University BUS 200 Personal Finance class. Watch the following videos and answer the questions below the videos. 1. How...
Jeff Hulett
Nov 15, 20233 min read
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How would a risk manager advise a college decision-maker?
The very expensive college system exaggerates risks we did not have to consider in past generations. Having a clear understanding of...
Jeff Hulett
Oct 15, 20238 min read
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Overcoming The AI: Making the best decisions in our data-abundant world
Do you ever believe AI is being leveraged to separate people from their hard-earned income? Consumer platforms, like Amazon and others,...
Jeff Hulett
Oct 9, 202322 min read
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Is a pet right for you? The personal finance perspective
We explore a holistic view of pet ownership. We consider the criteria or "what is important to you" about your relationship with the pet....
Jeff Hulett
Oct 7, 20238 min read
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Wedding Advice and Financial Planning
This article provides tools to help financial planning professionals help their clients make the best wedding and related event decisions.
Jeff Hulett
Oct 1, 20233 min read
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Learning your credit and checking account A B Cs
For James Madison University BUS 200 Personal Finance class. Watch the following videos and answer the questions below the videos. 1....
Jeff Hulett
Sep 26, 20231 min read
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The making of strong job or career decisions
We all go into job decisions with the best intentions. New employees are excited and anticipate a positive experience. Hiring managers...
Jeff Hulett
Jul 31, 20239 min read
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Job and career decision-making as a core life skill
“I wish you the very best. As a leader in this company, I'm motivated for you to make the best job decision. Let’s work together to make...
Jeff Hulett
Jul 31, 20235 min read
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Making Choice, Making Money
Decision confidence is here! ​ Jeff uses an exciting, fresh approach to personal finance. He starts with the decision process. If you...
Jeff Hulett
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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Investment Barbell Strategy - How to achieve a lifetime of wealth
We often hear that investment diversification is super important to long-term wealth accumulation. We also intuitively understand risk...
Jeff Hulett
Jun 24, 20232 min read
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Fight or Flight Decisions: The making of today’s decision challenges
How ancestral migration chains impact today's decision-making About the graphic: This graphic shows two examples of ancestral migration...
Jeff Hulett
Jun 6, 20234 min read
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Weddings and big event decisions - Article and decision support app
Wedding and event planning : Decision-making approaches and solutions Big events like weddings are best planned by starting with a...
Jeff Hulett
May 26, 20231 min read
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Affordable Housing Solutions
Younger people face homeownership headwinds not faced by their parents. Overcoming affordable housing challenges requires adaptability.
Jeff Hulett
Apr 28, 20237 min read
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Co-ownership: An affordable housing solution
Co-ownership: A little-known but growing trend is toward multiple joint owners that are not married. It could even be more than 2 people.
Jeff Hulett
Apr 19, 20234 min read
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James Madison University and making a better world for our daughters
JMU's Finance board does amazing work supporting female achievement and facing gender diversity challenges. …. and we still have work to do.
Jeff Hulett
Mar 8, 20236 min read
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Sludge in action!
Sludge is all around us. Sludge is nuanced and is evident in our day to day purchases. It is the modern-day version of bait and switch.
Jeff Hulett
Feb 14, 20234 min read
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Top 6 reasons why Personal Finance success starts with choice architecture
Americans are struggling with long-term financial security.
Jeff Hulett
Feb 5, 202314 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to Event Planning: Practical Decision-Making Tools
Event Success Principle: How guests FEEL after the event will govern their perception of the event.
Jeff Hulett
Jan 27, 202316 min read
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