Archive for the Finance Editorials Category
Fighting Debt - From Small Steps to the Big Picture
Today’s featured article is from My Two Dollars
“Some people talk about ‘climbing out of debt’ like it’s a pit, while others say they’re ‘buried under a mountain of debt’. Either way, the top can seem a long way off when you’re right down at the bottom, peering up at the promise of a debt-free future”
A New Index for Financial Well-Being
A group of researchers has developed a way to measure which activities bring pleasure to most people most of the time.
Ailing Economy Could Be a Blast from the Past
The ongoing economic downturn is troubling, but panic may be premature — history suggests it’s all happened before.
Remembrance of Financial Decisions Past
Like looking at old snapshots, revisiting past money decisions lets you see how much you’ve progressed — or how little.
Quick Study: Money and Happiness Under the Microscope
From fleeting pleasures to cheap thrills, find out what researchers have recently discovered about money and happiness.
Full Article: Quick Study: Money and Happiness Under the Microscope
Can You Live On One Income? It’s Worth a Try
Two-income families may be the norm, but with bold lifestyle changes it may be possible to downscale to one paycheck.
In a Tough Economy, Self-Understanding Is Key
People get financially creative in tough economic times, and fear can play a role. Here are ways to avoid overreacting.
A Spring Break for Homebuyers
The economy’s in trouble, but home affordability is at its peak. Learn how to find the house of your dreams for a song.
Seven Ways to Get a Raise in a Soft Economy
Getting the raise you deserve when times are tough isn’t easy, but it isn’t impossible. Here are some bargaining tips.
How to Save $400 a Month on Groceries
With milk at $4 a gallon, food costs are keeping pace with gas prices. Here are ways to cut your grocery bill.