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Twitter-vention: What Behavioral Science Says About Impulse Tweeting
Are you too impulsive for your own good? Do you frequently find yourself angrily tweeting at 2am, posting things you later regret enough to erase? You may want to log out of Twitter and…
Behavioral Economics & Psychology, Technology, Self-Control / MARCH 9 2018
7 Pieces Highlighting the Potential Intersections of Machine Learning, AI, and Robotics with Behavioral Economics
The intersections of behavioral economics and increasingly popular fields and disciplines in technology, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and robotics, are still in their relative infancy. These seven articles, papers, and videos present…
Behavioral Economics & Psychology, Technology / NOVEMBER 3 2017
Retiremap Launches First Platform Combining Human Coaching and Robo-Advisory to Improve Financial Wellness
Top plan advisory firm Channel Financial commits to new one-to-one financial coaching platform designed with behavioral insights from Common Cents Lab San Ramon, Calif. – June 8, 2017 – Research-backed employee financial wellness company…
Common Cents Lab, Technology, Financial Decision-making Aided by Technology / JULY 8 2017
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Just Launched: Financial coaching app infused with behavioral science principles
Financial counseling is one intervention that has consistently shown positive results in changing behavior across financial, medical, and health fields. The only problem? Because of the high touch model, it’s tough to scale and accessible…
Dan’s Hike, Part 1: Trails are Better than Treadmills
By: Stephanie Tepper Dan has begun a hike on the Israel National Trail and is documenting his journey with daily updates on his psychological experiences. As he ventures from the northern end of the…
Walking Your Furry Friend: National Canine Fitness Month Can Enhance Your Wellness, Too
Did you know April is National Canine Fitness Month? Almost half of the US population owns a dog, and we likely spend a good amount of time and money to keep our furry…
The Behavioral Ploys Your Internet Providers Use When You Negotiate Your Bills
Recently we invited four people to come into our office to negotiate their internet bills. Everyone who called managed to save at least $10 either through negotiating a lower rate, reducing their fees, or…