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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

Double Bind: Savers on the Hook for Squanderers
2008-10-09 00:00:51
A former SEC economist argues that rampant consumerism and wealth disparity are to blame for the economic meltdown. ...Read full article
After the Bailout, Create a Fair Playing Field for Consumers
2008-10-04 00:00:00
Stabilizing banks is crucial, but regulators also need to protect consumers from predatory financial services companies. ...Read full article
Bailout Fallout: How to Cope with the Financial Crisis
2008-09-25 00:00:07
Whether you bet big or just played it safe, Wall Street's meltdown is taking a financial -- and psychological -- toll. ...Read full article
The Financial Crisis: Getting to the Roots
2008-09-18 01:27:10
The root of the current crisis is a cocktail of debt with a chaser of pathological optimism. Many Americans got drunk on both. ...Read full article
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