Ep 424 - How to quickly read investment markets, six hat thinking & the halo effect

Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week’s episode Damien reveals the stock indices that he tracks on his phone each morning and how he uses them to build a picture of what is likely to be driving investment markets. Damien also talks about the 'Six thinking hats' principle which can help provide a framework for informed financial decision-making. Finally, Damien talks about the halo effect, explaining what it is and how to avoid falling foul of it.   Check out this week's podcast article on the MTTM website to see the full list of resources from this week's show. Podcast Episode 184 - Getting the most out of your phone's stock app Podcast Episode 246 - How to make better money/investment decisions Six thinking hats

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Hosted by Damien Fahy of www.moneytothemasses.com, the Money To The Masses Podcast covers a wide range of personal finance topics. Released every Sunday - Damien and Andy talk about a range of personal finance topics including Investing, Savings, Insurance and Pensions, as well as ways to make and save money and the scams you should avoid. Released every Wednesday - Damien discusses what is happening in investment markets and what to look out for. Each show lasts between 10-15 minutes and is aimed at DIY investors (including novices) seeking contemporary analysis to help them understand how investment markets work. Damien is one of the most widely quoted money and investment experts in the national press and has made numerous radio & TV appearances. He created MoneytotheMasses.com while working in the City when he became disillusioned with the way the public were left to fend for themselves because they could not afford financial advice. If you have any questions or comments on the podcast, contact Damien by emailing [email protected]