Laura Rowley Money & Happiness

Healthier Savings: A Booster Shot of Tips

2006-03-03 00:00:00

Protecting your retirement nest egg from taxes; cutting costs by buying groceries online; and why it takes even longer than you think to earn the price of those fancy shoes or flat-screen TV. All this and more as Laura Rowley answers readers' questions. ...Read full article

How to Spend Less -- and Get More Joy from It

2006-02-24 00:00:00

These practical tips can help you maximize your savings. Even better, they can show you whether you're spending on things that aren't personally meaningful and help you shift your money to areas that will make you happier. ...Read full article

Americans' Debt: Worse Than You Think?

2006-02-17 00:00:27

The savings rate may be lower than the negative 0.5 percent reported recently. And some indicators of debt have hit a high. With interest rates rising and income growth slipping, Americans' leveraged life is likely to worsen. ...Read full article

Couples' Money Chemistry: Sizzling or Explosive?

2006-02-10 00:00:00

The green stuff is loaded with a lot of emotional significance -- and hazards -- for intimate relationships. These practical tips can help you navigate the love-and-money minefield. ...Read full article

Kids: Love Them, Splurge on Them?

2006-02-03 00:00:00

Just because they're your pride and joy doesn't mean you should always dig deep to give them the world. Sensible spending limits could also teach them valuable life lessons. ...Read full article

Wedded, Wealthy, and Wise

2006-01-27 00:00:00

People who stay married amass almost twice as much wealth as those who are single or divorced, a study shows. But money is also what often splits couples. Find out about the Mars-Venus financial divide and how to bridge it. ...Read full article

How to Boost the Happiness Barometer

2006-01-20 00:00:00

The number of people with significant trouble in their life has grown over 13 years, a comprehensive study shows. And while money and helpful laws can ease basic woes, creating a meaningful life involves a different approach. ...Read full article

Beware Credit Cards Bearing Gifts

2006-01-13 00:00:00

The latest marketing ploy: Cards that supposedly help you save. A closer look at the offer reveals a not-so-great deal and an attempt to undermine your desire to spend less. ...Read full article

The Secret to Keeping New Year's Resolutions

2006-01-06 00:00:00

Your vow to save more money doesn't have to be broken at the first sale. Stiffen your resolve by understanding the factors that help you succeed at change. ...Read full article

A Different Kind of Holiday Spending

2005-12-23 00:00:00

Explore these simple and meaningful ways to infuse your spending and investing with the holiday season's spirit of peace and justice. ...Read full article

When Status Has Too High a Price

2005-12-09 00:00:00

Chasing after higher status by shelling out for pricey clothes or a fancy birthday party takes a toll on much more than your wallet. ...Read full article

Why It Pays to Live Within Your Means

2005-11-23 16:31:26

It can be easy to forget the facts when you're surrounded by smiling sales associates and holiday muzak, but here's the hard truth: Anywhere from one-third to two-thirds of women aged 35-55 will be impoverished by age 70 due to inadequate retirement savings. Here are some other startling facts that can inspire you to be debt-free. ...Read full article

What's Your Time Worth?

2005-10-10 16:28:58

From an economic perspective, is it better to mow your own lawn or pay a service? Iron your own shirts or send them out? Cook or buy take out? ...Read full article

The Elusive American Dream

2005-09-23 16:31:56

Why do we always want more? Scientists explain the simple priciple that drives endless desire -- and how to escape it. ...Read full article

Finding Flexibility in Work and Parenting

2007-05-11 00:00:08

Many mothers would go back to work if the conditions were flexible. Find out how some companies are making that happen. ...Read full article

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