A story in the New York Times says that exercise helps human brains build more neurons (a process called neurogenesis). It also reports on some mouse studies that show that exe
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One of the most underrated financial x-factors in our lives is our relationship with money and the inner psychology of how we deal with our finances. I suspect that it is bec
Having given us some good tips on dealing with the rising cost of bread, Myscha asked me to provide a bit of analysis on why bread has become so expensive. Oddly, the reasons behi
RetailMeNot gadgets can smoothe your online bargain-hunting experience on Cyber Monday. Which will come in handy if you're trying to get your holiday shopping done before the b
I'm scratching my head on this one folks. It may be a little premature to say I've found the "deal of the year" on January 1st, but I can't see anyone topping
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A story in the New York Times says that exercise helps human brains build more neurons (a process called neurogenesis). It also reports on some mouse studies that show that exe
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You are what you ate — yesterday, last week, last year. In 20 years, you'll be grateful you made these healthy, and easy, diet moves.
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10 Ways Bonds Can Hurt Your Portfolio
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The Frugal Balance: Staying Away from Financial Extremes
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Why I Like My Flip Phone: The 5 Smartphone Effects
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6 Dumb Things Employment Recruiters See People Do
This former employment recruiter saw job applicants make a lot of stupid mistakes. Here's what to avoid if you want to get hired.
How to Effectively Complain to the Manager
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Best Money Tips: Frugal Ways to Train Your Brain
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Why is bread so expensive?
Having given us some good tips on dealing with the rising cost of bread, Myscha asked me to provide a bit of analysis on why bread has become so expensive. Oddly, the reasons behi
5 Home Investments to Make Your Summer Cooler
You won't have to sweat summer heat waves if you make these easy home investments and upgrades.
On Cyber Monday, Don't Miss a Single Coupon Code
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4 Myths About Economic Behavior We Don't Believe Anymore
We all remember the marshmallow experiment from Psychology 101. New studies show those famous findings are full of fluff.
Reusable Gift Wrapping: The Wrap That Keeps on Giving
Why pay for something that will only be used once and then becomes garbage? Try one of these awesome, reusable wrapping methods instead.
3 Reasons to Get Your Master’s Degree Abroad
If you're looking to get your master's degree, you might want to study abroad. Here's why.
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I'm scratching my head on this one folks. It may be a little premature to say I've found the "deal of the year" on January 1st, but I can't see anyone topping