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.
Why you need to walk the plank as an investor
You need to understand the difference between risk and consequence when it comes to investing.
When a meeting with your accountant becomes couples’ counselling
When your accountant asks you and your partner about a particular purchase, be prepared for things to get emotional.
Auction survival guide: Bid on your dream home without letting emotion get the better of you
As the pressure of the auction builds and threatens to quiet the rational voice in your head, will you bow out or give in to emotion?
Why you shouldn’t keep up with the Joneses
Sophisticated as we think we are, we are in fact herd animals, and being around people who spend more makes us spend more.
The damaging money myths that are holding you back
Look wealthy to become wealthy? Baloney. This is what salespeople say when they want to sell you a fancier car or a more extravagant house.
How to avoid trying to keep up with the Joneses this Christmas
If your inner ape comes out at Christmas as you find yourself trying to keep up with the Joneses, it's time to take back control.
Why you need to learn your partner’s money language
Talking about money with a loved one often ends in tears. Here are three steps to having better money conversations.
What watching cricket taught me about managing money
Managing your investments and finances is like being the captain of the fielding team. The more you catch, the more likely you are to win.
How chess teaches you to deal with the blows you don’t see coming
If your more profitable shares start to take a dive, don't get distracted by the threat and stop playing the board.
How to kick your bad money habits by retraining your brain
You're not imagining it. Cutting back your spending can bring emotional pain. Here's how to push through and build good habits with your cash.
