It was a Words with Friends chat that first gave Megan Phelps-Roper pause. People have a marked tendency to cling to past investments, whether financial, social, or emotional—even when it becomes ...

Many people in long-term relationships have used the same phrase to quiet thoughts of leaving: But it’s already been so long! If I leave now, all of that time and effort will go to waste. As it turns ...

People remain stuck in unhealthy relationships far longer than they should. The pattern is painfully familiar – they’ve invested years, shared myriad memories, and weathered numerous storms together.

Leaving an unfulfilling relationship is tough, as you might struggle to let go of the time you’ve invested. Here are three reasons behind this “sunk cost” mindset and how to move forward. One of ...

A neighbor and I were commiserating over a 6-foot distance about our recent losses. He said his retirement portfolio was way down, but “it’s not a loss until you cash it out.” This is a common mistake ...

Berlin's new airport was supposed to open in 2011 with a budget of 2 billion euros. Instead, it finally opened in 2020 after costing over 6 billion euros. The project was plagued with problems from ...

Natalya Yashina is a CPA, DASM with over 12 years of experience in accounting including public accounting, financial reporting, and accounting policies. Michael Nagle / Bloomberg via Getty Images Sunk ...

A Reflection for Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent Which of the two did his father’s will? Find today’s readings here. The sunk cost fallacy is a theory that posits that we keep going down a path ...