The Behavioral Divide with Hal Hershfield

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Financial decisions are endlessly complicated. There’s a huge body of academic literature that tries to study them to look for answers on how to improve decision making while a broad industry of financial advisors also work with investors every day on decisions that affect their financial futures. But there exists a divide between the two. On The Behavioral Divide, presented by Avantis Investors®, host and UCLA Professor Hal Hershfield examines this divide to find insights that may help advisors and investors make better financial decisions. If you’d like to share your thoughts on the podcast or our episodes, send us a note at BehavioralDivide@AvantisInvestors.com. For other contact options, please visit avantisinvestors.com/avantis-contact. The views expressed in this presentation are the speaker’s own and not necessarily those of Avantis Investors, a brand by American Century Investments. This presentation is for general information only and is not intended to provide investment, tax or legal advice or recommendations for any particular situation or type of retirement plan. Please consult with a financial, tax or legal advisor on your own particular circumstances. Hal Hershfield is not affiliated with American Century Investments.

Episode Date
Beyond the Math, Part 2: The “Fascinating History” and Psychology Behind Mortgages
May 20, 2026
Beyond the Math, Part 1: The Psychology of Decumulation and Social Security Claiming
Apr 29, 2026
Risk and Reality: What the Research Says (and What Clients Do)
Apr 01, 2026
What the Academics Say Personal Finance Gurus (and Financial Advisors) Are Getting Wrong
Jan 28, 2026
How to Help Others Change Their Behavior (Without Pushing Too Hard)
Dec 17, 2025
Process over Results: Tips to Improve Your Approach to Big Decisions
Nov 26, 2025
Everyone’s Busy: How to Communicate So People Actually Respond and Act
Oct 29, 2025
From Numbers to Meaning: Rethinking Risk Communication
Oct 01, 2025
Taming Uncertainty - What’s Knowable, What’s Random, and How to Navigate Both
Aug 27, 2025
How Does Our Personality Shape How We Spend, Save and Plan?
Jul 30, 2025
The Empty Nester Phase and Its Importance for Retirement Readiness
Jun 25, 2025
Elegant Trades: Insights for Smarter Negotiations
May 28, 2025
The Effects of Financial Stress Across the Income Spectrum
Apr 30, 2025
Why Financial Literacy Might Matter Today More than Ever
Mar 26, 2025
Making the Most of Financial Legacy Decisions
Feb 26, 2025
How Can We Overcome FOMO?
Jan 24, 2024
How Can We Keep Our Financial Resolutions?
Jan 10, 2024
How Does Age Affect Our Financial Decisions?
Dec 13, 2023
How Can We Spend to Enhance Meaning?
Nov 29, 2023
What’s the Best Way to Budget?
Nov 15, 2023
How Can Couples Better Manage Money?
Oct 13, 2023