The Apps That Help Stop Impulsive Financial Decisions | Your Money Briefing | WSJ

More people are adding software to their financial apps as a way to curb impulsive behavior with their money. WSJ personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the benefits and how the programs give people a little friction in order to take a digital break. 0:00 New software is being introduced to financial apps 0:45 How has the software been used for peoples’ personal finances? 2:00 How apps like One Sec make you re-evaluate your financial decisions 2:56 What is the significance of 20 seconds? 3:45 What does this mean for financial apps like Robinhood and Venmo going forward? 5:52 What are other methods to make better personal financial decisions? Your Money Briefing WSJ’s personal-finance podcast features the news that affects your money and what you do with it, breaking down complicated money questions from spending and saving to investing and taxes. #PersonalFinance #Spending #WSJ