Elite Expert Insider

Jenn Foster and Melanie Johnson co-owners of Elite Online Publishing, interview Joel L. Franks about his view on the psychology of money and how our emotions and thoughts about money can influence our financial decisions, and ultimately, our financial health.  What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How to define behavioral economics. How to change your financial habits. How to create a lifestyle sustaining income. Quotes: "When we talk about behavioral economics, what we're trying to say is it's a field of study that explores how actual financial decision processes are influenced by social, cognitive, and emotional factors." (04:12) "It's not just about how aggressive you are, maybe you're someone who is more susceptible to sustainability or comfort? Because you won't be as upset if they go down, if you know, you're going to go for certain types of securities or alternative investments." (12:27) "It's not just a learning lesson, it's about feeling good, having these positive inferences and having a better rela