The Data-Driven Path to Happiness, Wealth, and Retirement
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What if the most strategic life and retirement decisions aren’t based on instinct—but on data? In this fascinating episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss is joined by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz—acclaimed author, economist, and data scientist—to explore what big data reveals about our hidden motivations, happiness triggers, and real-world success stories.
🎧 Tune in to discover:
• The Truth Behind Google Searches: What anonymous search data tells us that surveys and social media can’t.
• Why Childhood Can Shape Sports Fandom: The age when loyalty locks in—and how fantasy sports are rewriting the rules.
• Climate & Mental Health: How living in warmer areas can measurably reduce depression, especially in winter.
• Why We Make the Wrong Big Decisions: Gut feelings often mislead—see what the numbers say about more effective choices.
• The Real Keys to Relationship Success: What data says actually predicts long-term happiness in love.
• Who Really Gets Rich: More than actors or Wall Street bankers—learn how regional business owners quietly rise to the top 1%.
• What Shapes Your Kids’ Future: Why neighborhoods and mentors matter more than parenting styles.
• A Better Retirement Blueprint: Strong relationships and time near the water may be the real keys to joy in retirement.
• Surprising Myths Busted by Big Data: From who finishes the books they buy to how parents treat sons vs. daughters.
🔍 Action Step: Want more retirement tools and insights? Visit yourwealth.com.
Hit play now to start building a data-backed life—and purpose-filled, happy retirement.
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