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“If people just put away what's left at the end of the month, that's a recipe for failure.”

Quote by Richard Thaler

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Richard Thaler, born on September 12, 1945, is an American economist renowned for his contributions to behavioral economics. Professor Thaler is a faculty member at the University of Chicago and is considered one of the pioneers of behavioral finance. His research focuses on how human behavior influences economic decisions and how these behaviors conflict with traditional economic theories. more

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