Why Smart People Make Terrible Money Decisions

Smart people don’t lose money because they’re ignorant. They lose money because their brains betray them. In this video, we explore why smart people make terrible money decisions — and how intelligence alone is not enough to protect you from financial mistakes. Using psychology, behavioral finance, and real cognitive biases, this breakdown reveals how emotions, ego, fear, and habits quietly sabotage even the most educated minds when it comes to money. This is not a motivational finance video. It’s a psychological autopsy of bad financial decisions. If you’ve ever wondered why high-IQ people stay broke, make impulsive investments, or repeat the same money mistakes, this video will change how you see your own financial behavior. Watch until the end. Once you understand how your mind works against you, you can finally start making better money decisions.