Why Smart People Still Make Dumb Money Decisions

This video explores one of the most ironic—and fascinating—paradoxes in personal finance: why incredibly smart people often make incredibly dumb money decisions. From Ivy League grads drowning in debt to engineers falling for obvious scams, we dive deep into the cognitive traps, emotional blind spots, and psychological biases that sabotage even the brightest minds.

We’ll explore how overconfidence, analysis paralysis, and the illusion of control play roles in financial decision-making disasters. You'll hear shocking case studies, quirky analogies, and research-backed explanations that will leave you questioning your own money logic.

Think intelligence is your financial safety net? Think again. This video pulls back the curtain on the mental shortcuts and ego-driven errors that lead smart people down a path of wealth destruction—and more importantly, how to escape that trap.

Whether you're a high performer, a student, or someone who's been told "you're too smart to be broke," this is your wake-up call.

The smarter you are, the harder you fall... financially.
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