Phil Slade is a behavioural economist and psychologist and the author of Going Ape S#!t! and founder of Switch4Schools. He works across digital innovation, strategy and cognitive bias. Phil holds a Bachelor of Psychology from The University of Queensland and a Masters of Organisational Psychology from Griffith University. Connect with Phil Slade on LinkedIn.
I spring cleaned my finances and found hundreds of dollars
It's the first day of spring. While you're decluttering cupboards and drawers, don't forget your finances. A money clean-up could uncover valuable savings.
The surprising reason data centres make people angry
We rely on data centres for almost everything we do online. So why have they become one of the internet age's biggest villains?
The real reason you feel exhausted at work
You're not just busy at work, you're emotionally drained. Here's why modern jobs feel harder than ever.
Why we plan well and still make bad financial choices
Your brain plans calmly but spends emotionally. Here's the science behind bad money choices, and how to design plans for real-world stress.
Inside a car dealership negotiation and how to win it
Ever wondered why car dealerships feel so persuasive? This real-life negotiation explains the psychology behind how much you pay for a car.
The housing truth nobody wants to tell young buyers
Every property headline screams doom and gloom. The real danger? Believing the story that you'll never own a home.
Friends With Money #236: Your money resolutions for 2026
Financial resolutions are easy - sticking to them isn't. Tune in as Money's Tom Watson and Phil Slade unpack the psychology of goal setting.
How to downsize without losing your identity
Thinking of downsizing your home or business? What if it's not about loss - but about freedom? Here's how to change your mindset about the move.
The truth about your online shopping habit
If you've ever clicked 'Buy Now' at 11:47pm with a glass of red in hand, you'll know that humans don't always behave rationally with money. Or clothes.
The surprising personality trait that could make you a better investor
What if peace isn't just about staying calm? What if a deeper internal peace is critical to becoming a better investor, professional or entrepreneur?
