Mr. Jones has a salary of $75,000 and $5,000 in dividends, for a total adjusted gross income of $80,000. He also has two real estate investments that he acquired this year: (a) a limited partnership with losses of $4,000, and (b) a real estate project in which he actively participates and owns 15%, with his share of losses equal to $15,000. How much of his losses can he deduct from the income on a joint return

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.

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