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Laura Rowley Money & Happiness

Laura Rowley

Drawing from culture, psychology, philosophy, and everyday experience, Laura Rowley looks at how money can facilitate or sabotage happiness. With an upbeat, stylish delivery and a commonsense approach, she offers advice on achieving both wealth and happiness. "Money & Happiness" appears every Thursday exclusively on Yahoo! Finance. View Laura's Bio

Lessons Learned in the Clunkers Frenzy
2009-09-02 18:42:49
What every new car buyer should know -- and avoid. ...Read full article
Examining the Link Between Gender and Finance
2009-08-26 16:53:58
A new study reveals some interesting findings about gender, risk-taking and money matters. ...Read full article
Why I Canned the Cable
2009-08-19 18:15:08
Lessons from the science of self-control can boost both academic and financial success. ...Read full article
With Spending, Opposites Attract. And Repel
2009-08-13 10:19:11
A study shows married adults with different spending habits are attracted to each other -- and that can mean trouble. ...Read full article
Five Secrets Your Bank Doesn't Want You to Know
2009-08-05 17:43:09
Stay on guard, because banks are squeezing customers with historically high fees. ...Read full article
New Cars for the Price of Used
2009-07-30 09:44:52
Incentives, financing options and rising used-car prices are making new models a bargain. ...Read full article
Time for Back-to-School Savings
2009-07-22 15:49:45
Where, when and how to shop to get the biggest bang for your buck. ...Read full article
Is Darwin Running Up Your Credit Cards?
2009-07-16 10:31:02
Evolution may drive expensive -- and fruitless -- buying behaviors. ...Read full article
How to Overcome Financial Chaos
2009-07-09 11:10:12
Manage money setbacks by understanding patterns of successful change. ...Read full article
A Second Job: The Right Choice for You?
2009-07-02 12:37:30
Here are the pros and cons of moonlighting. ...Read full article
Beware the New Hazards of Plastic
2009-06-24 22:51:20
Here's how to navigate a shifting credit card landscape. ...Read full article
Adapt to Change -- or You May Be Left Behind
2009-06-18 17:57:04
The economic shift is demanding individuals change -- their financial behaviors, careers, even their sense of identity. ...Read full article
What to Expect Before You’re Expecting
2009-06-10 17:34:40
Rethink your budget before a plunge into parenthood. ...Read full article
Be Careful What You Wish For
2009-06-03 20:55:58
New research finds that making money and status top goals in life takes a psychological toll. ...Read full article
Financial Advice for Fresh College Grads
2009-05-28 00:40:39
To all college graduates: Here are the habits that should bring financial peace whether the Dow is at 14,000 or 6,000. ...Read full article
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