If you’ve gone house hunting, these thoughts are familiar as you enter another property: Is this the one? Should I keep looking? What if the perfect home is just around the corner? This is a familiar dilemma for house hunting and other major personal finance decisions. It also belongs to a class of mathematical problems known as the theory of “optimal stopping,” which is the problem of choosing a time to take a given action. Fortunately, there’s an answer to maximise your chances of getting the best outcome. Thirty-seven percent. This article was written by a Financial Horse Contributor.  The 37% Rule The 37% Rule defines a simple series of steps for solving this problem. It’s a simple yet powerful tool for better decision-making. Here’s how it works. Imagine you’re searching for a new property. You’ve gone through listings and lined up viewings. Assume listings are so popular you can’t compare options. You can either buy the property...