Curious about why markets crash and how our own brains can trip us up?
In this episode, Dennis O’Keefe navigates the complex psychology guiding our financial decisions, specifically when our “reptilian brain” pushes us to act against our best interests during market volatility.
Join Dennis, a seasoned financial planner, as he shares eye-opening tales from history, like the notorious 1987 crash and recent 2025 market fluctuations, to showcase why instincts might lead us astray. Discover practical strategies to ride out financial storms and avoid the pitfalls of panic selling.
Dennis discusses:
- [00:04:30] The emotional urge to sell during a market drop
- [00:12:45] A tale of missed opportunities from the ’87 market crash
- [00:28:22] Why predicting market tops or bottoms is nearly impossible
- [00:35:40] Tips on how to approach buying during downturns
- [00:42:10] Lessons from behavioral economics on decision making
- And more
Connect with Dennis O’Keefe:
- Successful Money Strategies, Inc
- dennis@successfulmoney.com
- (508) 730-2300
- LinkedIn: Dennis O’Keefe
- LinkedIn: Successful Money Strategies, Inc
- Facebook: Successful Money Strategies, Inc
- Instagram: Successful Money Strategies, Inc
- YouTube: Your Successful Retirement
All content presented is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as an endorsement of any third party, or as a solicitation or offer to sell securities or provide investment, tax, legal, or consulting services, and should not be acted upon without obtaining specific advice from a qualified professional.
We believe the information presented to be reliable, but is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. All examples are hypothetical and for illustrative purposes only. Any opinions or statements by third parties are their own and may not be representative of the experience of others or indicative of future investment performance or success. No compensation has been exchanged for any testimonials, endorsements, and/or recognitions.
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