Laura Rowley Money & Happiness

You Get What You Think You Bought

2007-01-05 00:00:17

According to research, the price of goods often influences customer satisfaction -- regardless of quality. ...Read full article

The Psychology of Regret

2006-12-29 00:00:00

Saving for the future is always better than splurging on yourself, right? Not necessarily, recent research reveals. ...Read full article

Six Last-Minute Financial Tips for 2006

2006-12-22 00:00:10

Is financial stability your New Year’s resolution? Read on for some final tips for 2006, and a look ahead to 2007. ...Read full article

How Money Makes Your Head Spin

2006-12-15 00:00:46

A recent study reveals that money enhances individualism while diminishing communal impulses. Find out how to short-circuit this financial self-centeredness. ...Read full article

Real Estate and the Single Woman

2006-12-08 00:00:33

Single women are buying homes in record numbers -- in fact, they now comprise 22 percent of the market. Find out what motivates them, and how to prepare for buying a home of your own. ...Read full article

Five Steps to Fiscal Fitness

2006-12-01 00:00:00

Saving money, like running, takes stamina, commitment, and perseverance. Find out which steps to take to reach your financial finish line. ...Read full article

A Black Friday Shopping Guide

2006-11-24 00:00:00

It’s the busiest shopping day of the year, and the temptation to overspend can be overwhelming. Follow these 10 tips to ensure a financially sound holiday season. ...Read full article

Readers Weigh in on 401(k) Investing

2006-11-17 00:00:24

Should you borrow against your 401(k) savings? Is a Roth IRA better? Yahoo! Finance readers ask questions and offer advice on savvy 401(k) investing. ...Read full article

The Psychology of Buyer’s Remorse

2006-11-10 00:00:00

Ever wonder why your prized purchases often end up at the curb? Find out how the value of future events can take a backseat to immediate gratification. ...Read full article

Five Top Mistakes of 401(k) Investing

2006-11-03 00:00:59

Employer 401(k) plans are an easy way to invest for retirement -- as long as you avoid common mistakes. Learn about savvy investing strategies. ...Read full article

A Get-Rich-Slow Scheme

2006-10-27 00:00:18

Investors who don't need to get rich overnight should consider dividend-paying stocks as a way to build wealth. Find out if the patient approach is for you. ...Read full article

The Growing Income-Expense Gap

2006-10-20 00:00:25

Recent data indicates that consumers' expenses are growing faster than their incomes. Find out how that changes the way you should think about debt and spending. ...Read full article

The Hidden Motives of Home Buying

2006-10-13 00:00:00

Knowing which house you can afford is crucial, but so is understanding why you want it. Learn to recognize the hidden motives that inform home-buying decisions. ...Read full article

Where Money and Morality Meet

2006-10-06 00:00:00

Money maturity allows you to make financial decisions based on your values, resulting in a genuinely fulfilling life. Find out how to achieve this worthy goal. ...Read full article

Happiness Breeds Wealth (and Vice Versa)

2006-09-29 00:00:00

Wealth takes many forms, and if you commit to pursuing your dreams and applying your talents you may just experience them all. ...Read full article

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