Animal Spirits Episode 10: The Happiness Smile

On this week’s Animal Spirits with Michael & Ben we discuss:

  • How the new tax reform impacts your paycheck with a helpful summary from tax expert Bill Sweet.
  • The biggest winners from the new tax bill.
  • Why happiness declines for most people until their 50s and then improves.
  • Why investors in 401ks are better behaved than most assume.
  • Why charlatans & hucksters are sure to flock to cryptocurrencies.
  • Our favorite books, movies, TV shows and podcasts from 2017.
  • Why life was so terrible pre-1900s and more.

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