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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

The Question of Measuring Financial Progress
2009-11-18 16:27:09
Funding a secure retirement may require an alternate definition of net worth. ...Read full article
Protecting Yourself from Debit-Card Fraud
2009-11-12 10:32:37
Here are a dozen ways you can keep your account -- and your money -- safe. ...Read full article
High-Interest Checking: Gift or Gimmick?
2009-11-05 18:04:30
Be sure to know what you're getting before you dive into high-interest checking accounts. ...Read full article
The Rage of Anxiety
2009-10-30 19:05:36
A terrible crime in a small New Jersey town reflects a larger economy in despair. ...Read full article
The Credit Card Fiasco
2009-10-21 15:30:15
Be sure to understand your options if the bank changes your terms. ...Read full article
Seven Daily Routines That Can Cost You Big
2009-10-15 12:56:43
Watch out for everyday moves that can imperil your finances. ...Read full article
Is Volatile Income the New Normal?
2009-10-07 17:48:10
By following some rules, you can manage life with an up-and-down paycheck. ...Read full article
Smart Tools for Shopping, Saving and Investing
2009-10-01 10:50:37
These online personal finance tools focus on education, transparency and getting the deal. ...Read full article
The Factors in College Success
2009-09-24 09:19:38
How students -- and their parents -- can improve the odds of earning a bachelor's degree. ...Read full article
The Moral Side of Health Care Reform
2009-09-17 10:04:58
Amid the debate on costs, what's the role of personal responsibility? ...Read full article
Taking Advantage of Open Enrollment
2009-09-09 16:59:21
Here’s how you can gain from open enrollment, the once-a-year opportunity for workers to change their benefit packages. ...Read full article
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
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