Stan Treger

Decoding cryptocurrency investing trends.

Today, many investors remain hesitant to invest in crypto, citing risks such as legal uncertainty and volatility, as a single social media post can affect the price of a crypto. Still, its growing value demonstrates that a segment of the population is indeed investing in it. In this research, I sought to examine why some people may--or may not--invest in crypto over traditional assets such as stocks. Specifically, I explored whether a set of psychological variables predicts people's intention to purchase crypto and stocks in the next month.

What makes some people more inclined to invest than their peers?

What helps and hinders different types of households' saving behaviors.

Motivating people to prepare for retirement may need a tailored approach.

Motivating people to save for retirement doesn’t have a “one size fits all” solution.

For many, simply knowing retirees can change how they view preparing for retirement.

We put this question to the test to learn more about how retirement savers perceive annuities.

It’s not about preventing regret but learning to reframe it.

In this research, I explore people's perceptions of the behavioral interventions designed to help them save for retirement. This allows us to assess public sentiment of these interventions and gain insight into the trade-offs people face when addressing important financial decisions.

We explore how people view the ethics of this feature.

Individuals touched on the aging process, fun and freedom, and a little stress.

Most people remain hesitant, but there's a small crypto-curious contingent.

How different groups’ household finances fared--and what we can do to improve.

How can advisors help their clients calmly and thoughtfully evaluate when to buy? We believe that proper framing--how advisors describe market volatility--can play a beneficial role.

Our research explored three tactics for dissuading client fears about increased volatility.

The purpose of this project is to investigate the financial attitudes and behaviors of generation Z, defined here as persons born between 1995 and 2010.

Our generation Z research offers a glimpse into the saving and investing perspectives of the newest crop of professionals.

During times of market volatility, investing behavior can be affected by stress and anxiety.

What can we do during times of market volatility to calm our behavioral immune systems and focus on long-term financial goals?