Dr. Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast

Welcome to the Money Strong Monday morning broadcast with Dr. Bryan Foltice!  In this episode, we break format to discuss the latest economic updates, including the state of the S&P 500, inflation rates, and interest rates, and their impacts. Dr. Foltice then dives deep into this episode's primary topic—NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) money and its significant effect on student-athletes i...

How I Overspent $3300 in June & What I Learned From It | Money Strong Podcast In this episode of the Money Strong Podcast, Dr. Bryan Foltice shares his real-life experience of going over his monthly budget by $3300 in June. He provides insights into how unexpected expenses and impulsive spending can derail financial plans. Learn about his approach to dealing with the aftermath and how he aims...

Tackling Financial Anxiety and Shame: Steps to Overcome Welcome back! In this episode, we delve into the often overlooked aspects of financial well-being—financial anxiety and shame. Dr. Bryan Foltice explains how money is more than just numbers; it's tied to our emotions and past experiences. Using references from the show 'Big Mouth,' he illustrates how anxiety and shame manifest,...

Unpacking Money Beliefs: Key to Financial Wellbeing Welcome to the Money Strong Podcast hosted by Dr. Bryan Foltice, where we dive deep into the psychology behind our financial decision-making. In this episode, we explore the hidden beliefs about money that stem from our upbringing, culture, media, and personal experiences.  Dr. Foltice discusses common money beliefs such as money avoidance, money...

Understanding and Changing Your Financial Behavior | Money Strong Podcast Join Dr. Bryan Foltice on the Money Strong Podcast as he dives into the psychology behind financial decision-making. Discover why knowing the right financial behaviors isn't enough and learn how to change your habits for the better. In this episode,  Dr. Foltice discusses the influence of habits, emotions, and environme...

Unlocking Your Financial Potential: Understanding Money Memories & Motivations Welcome to the Money Strong Podcast with Dr. Bryan Foltice, dedicated to helping you gain confidence and control over your finances. In this episode, we explore the deep-seated impact of 'money memories' from childhood and how they shape our financial behaviors today.  Dr. Foltice breaks down different mon...

Understanding Financial Wellbeing: Key Components and Why It Matters Welcome to the Money Strong Podcast, where Dr. Bryan Foltice helps listeners build confidence and control over their finances.  In this episode, Dr. Foltice explores the true meaning of financial wellbeing, breaking down its components such as security, confidence, and control.  He discusses the importance of not fixating on a sp...

Understanding Ambiguity Aversion: How Uncertainty Affects Financial Decisions In this episode of the Money Strong podcast, hosted by Dr. Bryan Foltice, we dive into the concept of ambiguity aversion as part of our Psychology Saturday segment.  Bryan explains how individuals prefer known risks over uncertain outcomes and how this affects various aspects of financial decision-making, from stock mark...

Understanding Financial Independence: Breaking Down the Four Levels In this episode of the Money Strong Money Monday podcast, hosted by Dr. Bryan Foltice, the focus is on clarifying the concept of financial independence.  Bryan introduces a four-level framework to help listeners understand and navigate their journey toward financial independence.  He starts by defining Level 1 as the stage where i...

Understanding Mental Accounting: Avoiding Common Financial Pitfalls In this episode of the Money Strong Personal and Behavioral Finance podcast, host Dr. Bryan Foltice introduces 'Psychological Saturday' with a deep dive into mental accounting. Learn how categorizing money in different areas can lead to both optimal and suboptimal financial decisions.  This episode covers how we categori...

Side Hustles: Should You Have One? Exploring All Angles Welcome to the Money Strong Personal Finance podcast! Join Dr. Bryan Foltice as he delves into the heated debate around side hustles. Discover the pros and cons, various types of side hustles, and key considerations for deciding when and if you should take on a side gig.  Bryan shares personal anecdotes and statistical insights, all while mai...

Overcoming Financial Planning Obstacles: 4 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them | Money Strong Podcast In this episode of the Money Strong Podcast, host Bryan Foltice discusses the key reasons why many people struggle with long-term financial planning. He outlines four major obstacles: not starting at all, quitting after setbacks, creating unsustainable plans, and losing motivation. Bryan shares...

Navigating Stock Market Corrections: Lessons in Emotion, Timing, and Diversification In this episode of the Money Strong Podcast, host Bryan Foltice discusses the recent stock market correction of 2025. Bryan delves into the importance of remaining unemotional during market downturns and views these periods as buying opportunities. He emphasizes key lessons in managing emotions, understanding time...

10 Keys to Improve Financial Communication with Your Partner Join Bryan Foltice in the Money Strong Personal Finance Podcast as he discusses how to effectively talk about money with your significant other. This episode dives into 10 key strategies to help build a stronger relationship through financial conversations. Topics include setting regular financial check-ins, maintaining transparency, wor...

Overcoming Negativity Bias: Strategies for Financial Resilience | Money Strong Podcast In this episode of the Money Strong podcast, host Bryan Foltice discusses the common human tendency towards negativity bias and its implications for personal finance.  He provides updates on the rebranding of the podcast and the new Money Strong College Program available on various platforms.  Bryan shares perso...

Mastering Debt: Understanding Your Financial Intensity Levels Join Dr. Bryan Foltice in this episode of the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast as he dives deep into the concept of financial intensity levels, particularly in the context of paying off loans and debt. Bryan shares his unique approach from his Money Strong program, offering four distinct intensity levels: minimal effort, moderat...

Debt Repayment Strategies Unveiled | Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast In this episode of the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast, host Dr. Bryan Foltice dives into debt repayment strategies. Dr. Foltice discusses the growing issue of consumer debt in the U.S. and reveals different methods to tackle it, including the snowball, avalanche, and snowflake methods. He also introduces a hybr...

Understanding Hedonic Adaptation in Behavioral Finance with Dr. Bryan Foltice Welcome to the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Bryan Foltice dives deep into the concept of hedonic adaptation, also known as the hedonic treadmill. Dr. Foltice shares his personal journey, transitioning from the corporate world to academia, and illustrates how we often adapt to both positi...

Unveiling the Ziegarnik Effect: How Unfinished Tasks Shape Our Financial Decisions In this episode of the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast, Dr. Bryan Foltice delves into the Ziegarnik effect, a psychological phenomenon that explains why unfinished tasks occupy our minds more than completed ones. The discussion covers the impact of this effect on various aspects of life, including work, per...

Building a Flexibility Fund: The Key to Financial Independence | Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast Welcome to the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Bryan Foltice discusses the importance of the Flexibility Fund as a crucial step in achieving financial independence. He shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on setting up this fund, which serves as a safet...

Achieve Your First $1,000: Behavioral Finance Tips with Dr. Bryan Foltice Welcome to the first episode of the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast! Dr. Bryan Foltice dives into the world of behavioral finance and personal milestones, focusing on how to save your first $1,000. Whether you're starting from zero or already have some savings, this episode is packed with actionable strategies...

Understanding the Winner's Curse: How Overpaying Leads to Losses Welcome to the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast! In this episode, host Dr. Bryan Foltice delves into the intriguing phenomenon of the winner's curse—a situation where winning can actually mean losing. By examining real-world examples ranging from eBay auctions and trading card businesses to sports contracts and majo...

Unmasking the Super Bowl Effect in Behavioral Finance | Bryan Foltice Welcome to another episode of the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast! This week, coinciding with Super Bowl week, Dr. Bryan Foltice dives into the intriguing 'Super Bowl effect'—a theory that links Super Bowl outcomes with stock market performance. Originating from a 1978 New York Times article by Leonard Kopet,...

Smart Goal Setting in Personal Finance for 2025: A Year in Review and Planning Ahead In this episode of the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast, Dr. Bryan Foltice discusses personal finance goal setting for the new year, reviewing the events of 2024. He emphasizes the importance of SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and shares personal milestones, such as pay...

Understanding the Mere Urgency Effect in Behavioral Finance In this episode of the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast, Dr. Bryan Foltice explores the Mere Urgency Effect, a psychological phenomenon where people prioritize urgent tasks over important ones, even if the latter offers greater rewards. He delves into recent studies from the Journal of Consumer Research by professors from Carnegie...