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The key to being happy with your finances
Personal Finance
The key to being happy with your finances
New research from Morningstar’s behavioural research team looks into how to really achieve financial wellness.
Shani Jayamanne | 10 February 2025
Are you an emotional investor?
Personal Finance
Are you an emotional investor?
Ever wondered how you can make better financial decisions? 
Simonelle Mody | 06 February 2025
Why self-awareness is a superpower in life and investing
Personal Finance
Why self-awareness is a superpower in life and investing
Bias and emotion can cause otherwise rational people to make errors in judgment. To maximise your chances of success, it is vital to know...
James Gruber | 04 February 2025
3 lessons to incorporate into your investment approach
Personal Finance
3 lessons to incorporate into your investment approach
Insights from academic research with a real-world filter.  
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 17 December 2024
Morningstar's best research on behavioural finance
Personal Finance
Morningstar's best research on behavioural finance
How to become the best investor you can be.
Shani Jayamanne | 17 December 2024
Do you know why you are investing?
Personal Finance
Do you know why you are investing?
New research from our Behavioural Insights team suggests that many investors should clarify what drives their investment decisions.
Shani Jayamanne | 05 December 2024
Is not having 'enough' hurting your investment returns?
Personal Finance
Is not having 'enough' hurting your investment returns?
Four tips to resist the pressure of not having enough. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 24 October 2024
Does money buy happiness?
Personal Finance
Does money buy happiness?
Yes - and it's crucial to properly defining your goals.
Shani Jayamanne | 23 October 2024
3 steps to uncovering your true financial goals
Stocks
3 steps to uncovering your true financial goals
A process to help you identify what really drives you.
Samantha Lamas | 26 September 2024
How to avoid throwing away your investing edge
Personal Finance
How to avoid throwing away your investing edge
Individual investors enjoy important structural advantages over professionals. Unfortunately, one easy to fall into behaviour nullifies this edge.
Joseph Taylor | 25 September 2024