Sarah C. Newcomb Ph.D.

About

Sarah Newcomb, Ph.D., is a Director of Behavioral Science at Morningstar, Inc. where she works to integrate the findings from behavioral science into financial management applications for individuals and financial advisors.

Books by Sarah C. Newcomb Ph.D.

Recent Posts

The Ostrich Effect

Are you avoiding the ugly realities of your financial life? A few small changes can go a long way.

Is Instagram Making You Poor?

Social comparisons can bring us down. Here's how to channel that need into something healthy.

None of the Boredom; None of the Guilt

Need a little kick to get your finances in order? Try this.

Do the Clothes Make the Man?

Changing your clothes can do more than change how others see you: it can change how you see yourself.

The Big Split

Here’s what you need to know about the psychology of money when it comes to splitting up.

The Five Stages of (Financial) Change

Are you stopping yourself because you don't see progress? You may be further along than you think.

Material Girl, Miserable Girl

People who place a high importance on material wealth report lower quality of life in physical, social, emotional, and professional domains.

Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness, but Power Might

A sense of personal power, not money itself, may be the key to peace, joy, pride, and satisfaction in our financial lives.

Time IS Money... But Not Like You Think

How you think about time affects your savings habits.

Stuart Smalley Was Wrong

Can affirmations help you avoid over-spending? The right way to affirm yourself for better self-control.