Oil prices are most greatly affected by OPEC, inventory & geopolitics, but most consumers say gas prices affect their view of the economy. One reason is likely the way gas prices are displayed, on huge, neon signs. #UMich prof @scottianrick.bsky.social via @marketplace.org#UMich🔗: https://myumi.ch/3RAgV

Today's SJDM Featured Paper is: Sun, C., Cryder, C., & Rick, S. (2025). A Co-Branding Conundrum: Consumers Underuse Co-Branded Credit Cards Outside of Their Featured Brands. SSRN. papers.ssrn.com/abstract=449...

Tried a new project in my MBA Consumer Behavior class: examining questionable Behavioral Science advice 🔍 Inspired by @ifbookspod.bsky.social (@notalawyer.bsky.social + @michaelhobbes.bsky.social) I think it went well -- lots of impassioned, convincing debunking!

A lot of couples got engaged this weekend! Should they get a prenup? I have some new evidence that speaks to this question. At #SPSP2026 in Chicago, I'll be presenting my paper, "The Experience of Living with a Prenup: Expectations vs. Reality." If you'll be at SPSP, I hope to see you there!

📢 We're hiring! Michigan Ross is looking to hire an Assistant Professor of Marketing (focused on Consumer Behavior) for Fall 2026. The application deadline is soon: September 26! apply.interfolio.com/173409 I'll be chairing the search committee, so feel free to reach out with any questions!

New example of temptation bundling! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/s...

Thanks for sharing this, @jonchevreau.bsky.social!

Check out our new paper on the curious ways that consumers use their co-branded credit cards! (joint w/ @chengyaosun.bsky.social + Cindy Cryder) 👇 Features pre-registered analyses of MouseLab data and credit card statements 🔎 Chengyao is a star and will be on the marketing job market this summer!

Joint accounts can bring partners closer. But it doesn’t mean that’s the only account a couple needs to have. Tips for achieving ‘financial translucency’, which is associated with marital harmony (by @scottianrick.bsky.social): buff.ly/1gPQw32 #money #relationships #marriage #tips

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, there's nothing more romantic than merging finances! ❤️ Check out my recent interview in the @nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/b... You can find our @jcrnews.bsky.social research here: doi.org/10.1093/jcr/...

As gift-giving season heats up, I wanted to share my Time essay on gifts that send unintended messages. tldr: Try to avoid gifts that might make the recipient think, "oh...you think I need that?" time.com/6548757/gift...

In the US, where are you most likely to find a tightwad (someone who has trouble spending money)? What about a spendthrift (someone who has trouble controlling spending)? The map below offers a snapshot. Why might we see this kind of pattern? Open to ideas! Methods: scottrick.com/wp-content/u...

*Our* money, or *your* money and *my* money? @scottianrick.bsky.social advocates for a limited use joint account once you get hitched, and maintain separate accounts alongside—maybe how your spouse spends their money should be mostly *their* business: buff.ly/3KJMXzm

Sharing my first article for @us.theconversation.com! I argue that complete financial transparency within a marriage is likely overrated. theconversation.com/how-much-do-...

There's still time to register for tomorrow's event! Plus, hear from @scottianrick.bsky.social, Associate Professor of Marketing, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan member.psychologicalscience.org/events/event...

On Tuesday (7pm CT), I'll be discussing Tightwads and Spendthrifts w/one of my favorite behavioral science writers, @olgakhazan.bsky.social. This is a virtual Family Action Network event. Registration + after-hours event info below. Hope to see you there! www.familyactionnetwork.net/events/tight...

I want to send a big Thank You to @elijfinkel.bsky.social for his kind words about my book! Eli is obviously a Mt. Rushmore-level social psychologist, so it was a big thrill to get this kind of feedback from him.

Today, during Paper Session #4 @ SJDM: Hear more about my work on parent-child conversations about money with @scottianrick.bsky.social and Susan Gelman. Unable to attend (or at Psychonomics) but still want to chat, let me know! We have such a rich data set and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

In class today, I was discussing various customer service encounters that make me anxious. A (very friendly) student approached me after class... Student: Have you taken the Myers-Briggs? Me: No? Student: Could you? I'd like to find out what's going on with you.