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The first effect of a money decision is easy to see. The second one is where most of us get caught. A short letter from Ajitesh Gupta on money, behaviour and the week ahead.

The momentSomething real that happened with money this week
The lensOne idea from behavioural economics, sociology or history
The lineOne sentence worth keeping
The week aheadWhat the coming days may feel like
One questionTo sit with over the weekend
0124 Oct 2026

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