Peer Pressure Can Boost Financial Health

When you’re training for a fitness goal, a workout buddy can be your best asset. She’s the one who cheers you on good days and pushes you on bad days. When you’re working to reach a financial goal, friends can be equally helpful. Peers can influence how much you save for retirement, determine when you choose to retire and even shame people into paying their taxes , studies show. People don’t change their habits when the stakes are low, says Dean Karlan, a Yale economist who has studied incentives and accountability.

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