The Hidden Cost of Tax Refunds
Tax refunds are awesome, unless they lead you to spend more than you can afford.
Belsky's latest book is Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes—And How To Correct Them: Lessons from the Life-Changing Science of Behavioral Economics.
Gary Belsky
Gary Belsky, former editor in chief of ESPN The Magazine and ESPNInsider.com, is co-author of the bestselling Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes—And How To Correct Them: Lessons from the Life-Changing Science of Behavioral Economics. Gary, a media consultant, lectures on sales psychology, behavioral economics and decision making to businesses and consumer groups around the world.
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