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Scenario

How artificial scarcity leads to financial overextension

I bought a house I could barely afford because the realtor said three other people were interested and I panicked about missing out.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Fear of missing out combined with social proof can pressure individuals into major financial commitments that exceed their actual capacity.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Behavioral economics — biases in financial decisions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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