In his
article, “The Top Ten Money Excuses,” Dimensional Funds Vice President Jim
Parker suggests that we often deceive ourselves when it comes to our own money.
How can this happen, one might ask? It can happen by constructing a façade of
logical-sounding arguments that can often lead to decisions that are counter to
our own long-term interests. Read on to learn about those top ten arguments and
excuses along with how to avoid them.