SHIRLEY MUELLER, MD

Articles

Neuroeconomics is an emerging field that uses economics and neuroscience to better understand the financial decisions that we make. Behavioral economics, which incorporates elements of psychology, is also helping us better understand monetary behavior.

The Physiological Processes that Drive Financial Decisions

If there's one time of year that typically causes extra stress, it's during the holidays. But there are ways to overcome the mental fatigue.

How to Overcome Mental Fatigue During the Holidays

The type of picture that charities use to encourage people to donate makes a big difference.

Charitable Donations: The Picture Matters

When we give to charities, money flows out from our pocket into theirs. This means more for the charities and less for us. The factors that influence this transfer of funds is important to understand as it affects our bottom line if we give.

Which Gender Is More Likely to Give to Charity?

Roughly one in 20 households has over $1 million in investable assets, not including real estate. This group is not typical of the average American, but rather among the most privileged.

Spending in Retirement: The One-Two Million Asset Group

There is a recent evidence that spending in retirement is not consistent year-to-year. The general line of thinking goes in three stages â€“ are you ready for them?