I enjoyed the March 2026 SDP conference and the chance to meet so many people navigating the intersection of high-quality decision-making and AI. Meeting others committed to finding a clear path forward felt incredibly fortunate. Our presentation focused on how we use AI in the classroom. We view personal finance as an internal decision problem rather than an information acquisition problem. Because information is no longer scarce, we use Generative AI as a "Decision Architec

Imagine you’re in a high-stakes job interview. The hiring manager isn't just looking at your resume; they are looking at your human capital. From an economist’s perspective, you’ve walked into that room carrying a metaphorical “tool bag.” Inside that bag are your skills, your experiences, and your unique abilities. You open it up and effectively tell the employer: “For some compensation, I’ll give you access to this bag.” The employer evaluates the market price for those tool

At Personal Finance Reimagined (PFR) , we believe the future belongs to those who learn how to partner with Generative AI (GenAI). Tools...

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If you’re in your 20s or 30s, the world of investing can feel like a minefield: conflicting advice, daily market swings, and a growing...

When Professor Daryl Wieland stepped into the classroom at George Mason University this spring, it was his first time teaching personal...

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At Personal Finance Reimagined (PFR), we believe financial literacy isn't just about knowledge—it's about decisions. But behind every successful course, seminar, and student transformation is a team. This spring’s student feedback from our Behavioral Personal Finance (B-PF) class at James Madison University and George Mason University confirmed that belief—and reminded me that while Professor Wieland and I may be the face in the classrooms, the impact is shared. As the founde

I recently attended the Virginia First-Generation Student Success Symposium at the University of Virginia. It brought together educators...