In this Globe and Mail column, I explore the science behind financial “nudges”: small design tweaks that make it easier to make better money decisions. New research shows people actually like being nudged, especially when it’s framed as saving more rather than spending less. The most popular nudges? Ones that promote reflection over automation, and come from sources other than big banks. Women and younger adults were especially open to these techniques. From goal-linked automation to spending awareness hacks, I share six simple nudges you can test in minutes. They’re subtle, but they can stack up to big progress.
Preet Banerjee
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