Christmas in September?

This post was written by Natalie Rix, Contributing Writer on September 17, 2009
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Every year, as shoppers hear those sleigh bells jingling in every New York City department store and trim their waist-high trees, I scoff. Really, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, I tell myself.
But then it is Thanksgiving. And then it’s a week into December. And then two.  And finally, the funny Christmas cards on every drugstore [...]

How To Buy Happiness

This post was written by Mengmeng Wang, Contributing Writer on January 7, 2009
Posted Under: Better Spending Habits, Psychology of Finance | Comments

Ever wondered why Santa Claus is so jolly all the time? Well, it just may have something to do with all the presents he’s giving away every Christmas. And if you want to maximize your happiness in 2009, you might want to get started on the giving early.
Professor Elizabeth Dunn published a study a couple [...]

Friday, December 12 – Tis The Season To Communicate, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la!

This post was written by elisa cundiff, outreach coordinator on December 12, 2008
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What are you and your family going to talk about this holiday season?
Setting aside some time to discuss substantive issues is even more important in the current economy.  Everyone is cautious about the future and an open family conversation can alleviate anxiety and strengthen family trust.

If you think that your bank is evil or [...]

Tuesday, December 9 – The World’s Best Gifts

This post was written by elisa cundiff, outreach coordinator on December 9, 2008
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Worried about finding the perfect gift without hurting your wallet?
We’ve scoured the web to help you find the perfect gifts while helping you remain true to your personal financial goals.

Plan out your holiday spending now with this holiday shopping budget guide from our friends at Fab and Fru!

Check out MSN’s Smart Spending list of 34 [...]

3 Rules to Giving the Good Gift

This post was written by matt wallaert, lead scientist on November 20, 2008
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It probably isn’t surprising that I’m a disciple of the Good Gift, that perfect present that genuinely increases someone’s happiness. After all, people watching is my favorite sport and I tend to enjoy the opportunity to turn what I know about someone into a smile on their face. So when Marc asked me [...]