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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

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
Why Are My Kids Getting Credit Card Offers?
2005-10-28 16:26:14
To find out, I did what any self-respecting mother would do: I picked up the phone and dialed the toll-free number. ...Read full article
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