Your Clients’ Biggest Risk is Spending Too Little | Ben with Benefits - Scott Rick

On this episode of Ben with Benefits, Ben Carlson speaks with Scott Rick, author of Tightwads & Spendthrifts, to explore the psychology of spending. They discuss why most financial advice ignores the emotional side of money, how your spending habits are shaped, and why helping clients actually spend their wealth is one of the biggest challenges for financial advisors today. This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Grow your RIA, your way by visiting: ⁠http://Betterment.com/advisors For more from The Unlock, sign up at: https://www.advisorunlock.com/ Participants include employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. This program is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or product. Any opinions expressed herein do not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Ritholtz Wealth Management or its employees. Ritholtz Wealth Management and its affiliates may invest in the technology company discussed. The Compound Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, received compensation from the sponsor of this advertisement. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. #finance #financialplanning #financialeducation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices