The Sunk Cost Fallacy

When you’ve made a substantial investment that goes badly, it’s not uncommon to see people stubbornly ride it out, or even double down in hopes of recovering their loses. Donna and Nathan discuss how cognitive biases like the sunk cost fallacy can lead to compounding losses, and how investors can avoid becoming their own worst enemy. Also on MoneyTalk, 401k mistakes to avoid, and Stock Trivia:…