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How to financially invest in happiness
Apr 24, 2014
Research says spending on experiences over material goods leads to higher rates of joy.
Why you should budget, even if you're broke
Apr 18, 2014
Creating a budget is an important part of smart financial planning. But sticking to a budget when you have very little money can be overwhelming.
The importance of confidence for women
Apr 18, 2014
Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, authors of “The Confidence Code,” talk with Marketplace Money host Lizzie O’Leary about why women are less confident than men.
It pays to be polite in-flight
Apr 18, 2014
Airfare Watchdog George Hobica tells us why it's worth being nice to flight attendants.
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Food inflation, or, why bacon is a good investment
Apr 11, 2014
A look into why food costs are rising across the world.
Tidying up with financial spring cleaning
Apr 11, 2014
Some spring cleaning tips for your wallet, too.
Last-minute tips for tax procrastinators
Apr 11, 2014
April 15 is the last day to file your taxes. A few things to keep in mind if you haven't yet filed your taxes.
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Raising the minimum wage: Good idea or bad idea?
Apr 4, 2014
A raise in minimum wage could help low-income workers, but hurt small-business owners.
When being cheap isn't worth it
Apr 4, 2014
We all try to save a few bucks, but sometimes it's worth spending the extra money.
Discriminate against the old? Even the old do it
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Helaine Olen
Mar 28, 2014
Academics are increasingly releasing data that they hope will reach those in a position to hire, promote and pay older adults.