About this episode

This episode explores how understanding behavioural science can improve financial habits and decision-making.

Building better financial habits doesn't start with numbers. It starts with understanding behaviour. In this episode of The Wallet , Emilie Bellet (founder of Vestpod) speaks with Jaskiran Mangat, financial adviser, coach and former banker, whose work sits at the intersection of money, mindset and behaviour. Jaskiran shares how cognitive biases, habits and emotional patterns shape the way we earn, spend, save and invest, and explains how behavioural science can help us build. They discuss: What behavioural science is and why it matters for your finances The common cognitive biases that make saving and investing harder How childhood experiences shape our relationship with money Why we sometimes sabotage our own financial progress Practical ways to recognise and overcome unhelpful money habits The psychology behind earning more and negotiating your salary How to overcome fear of rejection and imposter syndrome Science-backed strategies for building better financial habits The power of automation, habit stacking and the 24-hour spending rule How to stay motivated when working towards long-term goals like retirement Whether you're trying to save more, invest with confidence…

People in this episode

Host: Emilie Bellet

Guest: Jaskiran Mangat

Topics covered

• behavioural science
• financial habits
• cognitive biases
• money mindset
• financial decision making
• emotional patterns
• financial coaching

Keywords

• financial habits
• cognitive biases
• money mindset
• behavioural science
• financial coaching
• emotional patterns
• saving
• investing
• negotiating salary
• long-term goals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vestpod

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