One of the most common findings in behavioral decision research is that people often have unrealistic beliefs about how much they know, but only recently have researchers begun to examine the consequences of these unrealistic beliefs. Unfortunately, examination of this issue is complicated by...

Current economic conditions have raised serious concerns about Americans' financial security, especially for those who lack the skills and resources to withstand financial market downswings and take advantage of upswings. However, significant debate continues about the role of financial...

Recent advances in behavioral decision research, behavioral economics, and life-span development psychology provide leverage for expanding our understanding of the decision to retire earlier versus later. This report examines how cognitive abilities, perceptions about the future, and other...