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Why financial literacy declines in old age – and what we can do about it

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Blue zones – the key to a long life or just a myth?

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Fear, Euphoria, AI: What Makes Us Bad Investors?

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What elite sport can teach us about managing money

Sport and finance have more in common than you might think at first glance. In this interview, sports psychologist Alain Meyer highlights the patterns and mindsets that matter for athletes. These can also be applied effectively to investing and saving.

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How culture shapes how we deal with money – 10 questions

Cash, debts, savings, tips: cultural norms determine how we deal with money around the world. Test your knowledge and find out which financial logic applies in which country.

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From reels to returns? The opportunities and risks of social media as a source of financial knowledge

Social media channels can make financial topics more accessible. When consuming such content, however, it is important to maintain critical judgement. Not all articles are well-founded and not all advice can be applied to your own situation.

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Vicky Reynal: “We use money to regulate our emotions”

Why do some people save every penny while others spend compulsively? Financial psychotherapist Vicky Reynal reveals how early experiences shape our money habits – and how we can rewrite them as adults.

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Quiz: Which habits aren’t as bad as they’re made out to be?

Eating healthily, consuming only a little alcohol, doing a lot of sport, going to bed early – apparently, those who want to live a self-determined life longer need a lot of discipline. But is everything fun really unhealthy? Find out which minor sins you can enjoy without a guilty conscience.

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Sharing instead of owning: how consumption and financing are changing

Car sharing instead of owning a car, streaming instead of CD collections: people who talk about property today often think differently than they did 20 years ago. Instead of buying, people use – for a limited time, flexibly and often with fewer costs. Researchers refer to this development as the sharing economy or collaborative consumption.

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