Why Smart People Do Stupid Things With Money: Overcoming Financial Dysfunction

Updated in 2013, Bert's unique behavioral finance approach goes beyond mere number crunching to help people understand and overcome the complex psychological baggage they bring to their financial decisions. Tested and confirmed by hundreds of Bert s clients including celebrities such as Andrew Weil, M.D., who wrote the foreword for the book this system shows readers how to identify areas of financial dysfunction and offers specific strategies designed to help different personality types achieve financial freedom by working with their own natural inclinations.

Recognized as leading authority on financial planning, Bert Whitehead, MBA, JD, is the founder and CEO of Cambridge Connection, Inc. and founder of the ACA (Alliance of Cambridge Advisors). Bert is a fee-only personal financial advisor and tax attorney. He began his career in 1972, pioneering the Cambridge System, a comprehensive approach that helps everyday people manage their financial lives. He is a regular speaker at industry conferences and is often quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Investment News, and many others. He also writes a periodic blog on topics of interest to clients.