A Wealth of Common Sense · 14 September 2026 · Additional Read

People Hate Paying Taxes More Than They Like Making Money

Ben Carlson

Investors' loss aversion makes them hate paying taxes more than they enjoy gains, leading some to use sophisticated strategies like long/short direct indexing to defer taxes—but these can paradoxically trap wealth and prevent spending.

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