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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Our car-buying best practices
Following a confidence-enabling process is the key to making the best car-buying decision.
Jeff Hulett
Dec 17, 20225 min read


A good car-buying approach is good for the environment
Our car-buying approach is helpful for the environment.
Jeff Hulett
Dec 17, 20221 min read


The car purchase - How to think about costs and financing
Car-buying best practices will provide confidence in your car-buying decision!
Jeff Hulett
Dec 17, 20224 min read


Zoom out! A time-tested approach for investing in challenging markets
It is tough watching your stock portfolio go down. The answer is - then don't watch your portfolio day to day! - ZOOM OUT!
Jeff Hulett
Dec 8, 20229 min read
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