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There is significant empirical evidence showing the link between behavioural patterns and poor financial habits.

Here are a few key findings from research and studies: 

Impulse buying: Studies have shown that impulsive spending is strongly associated with poor financial outcomes. People who succumb to impulsive buying tend to have higher levels of debt and struggle to save for their long-term goals.



Emotional Decision Making: Emotions can significantly influence financial decisions. People who make decisions based on fear, anxiety, or excessive optimism may engage in risky investments or fail to plan for financial emergencies.



Present Bias: People tend to prioritise immediate gratification over long-term financial goals, leading to poor saving and investing behaviours.



Debt Accumulation: Behavioural patterns such as low self-control and overestimation of future income can contribute to excessive debt accumulation and financial stress.

FAQs

Q1. How do behavioural patterns influence personal finance decisions?

Behavioural patterns influence personal finance decisions through cognitive biases, emotional responses, delayed gratification, and herd mentality. This can impact financial decisions in investments, budgeting, and financial planning.

Q2. What role do emotions play in shaping financial habits?

Emotions affect financial habits, with fear leading to avoidance, greed to risky decisions, stress to impulse spending, and optimism to underestimating risks. This can lead to poor financial decisions and a lack of control over your finances

Q3. How can I identify and overcome my negative financial behaviours?

A behavioural assessment can identify negative financial behaviours, such as overspending, emotion-driven decision making and procrastination, to mention a few. Understanding emotional triggers and cognitive biases enables individuals to create tailored strategies for improvement, fostering healthier financial habits and better decision-making for long-term financial success. Behavioural assessment should not be considered a replacement for professional help and guidance.

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