News tagged with saving money
Candy bar or healthy snack? Free choice not as free as we think
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 13, 2009 |
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If you think choosing between a candy bar and healthy snack is totally a matter of free will, think again. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows that the choices we make to indulge ourselves or exercise self-c ...
Americans need to save paycheck-to-paycheck
Aug 21, 2008 |
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Americans are better at saving money when they set goals in the near future -- such as next month -- rather than the more distant future, according to a new study by researchers at Rice University and Old Dominion University. ...
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Tightwads outnumber spendthrifts
Mar 17, 2008 |
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We all have a friend who can’t seem to save, constantly splurging on new shoes or the latest gadgets. But, contrary to persistent media coverage of overspending and under-saving, a recent international survey of more than ...
Young People Doing Fine When It Comes To Saving Money
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 22, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Younger adults may be doing a better job saving for the future than many experts believe, according to a new study.
Survey: Americans eager to reduce their energy use
Jan 14, 2009 |
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Many Americans have already taken action to reduce their energy use and many others would do the same if they could afford to, according to a national survey conducted by Yale and George Mason universities.
Americans spending, gambling, saving: Who's happiest, who's most at risk?
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 14, 2008 |
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For some, spending in today's tumultuous economy is not a problem, especially for those who don't care what everyone else has. But for others, casino splurges, not saving enough or buying the latest iPhone on impulse can ...
Poor money saving linked to general impulsiveness
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 03, 2009 |
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Financial imprudence is linked to other impulsive behaviour such as overeating, smoking and infidelity, according to a new study led by UCL researchers, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences.
Cities weigh green features vs. expense in new buildings
Sep 28, 2009 |
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Should a city that's committed to environmentally friendly construction pay $825,000 for a job that was expected to cost $248,000?
One in ten advanced colon cancer patients worry about prescription drug costs
May 29, 2009 |
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The vast majority of advanced colon cancer patients in a clinical trial were not concerned about the cost of prescription drugs for managing chemotherapy side effects, such as infection, pain and nausea and few adopted strategies ...
Look before you leap: New study examines self-control
May 30, 2008 |
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Reckless decision-making can lead to dire consequences when it comes to food, credit cards, or savings. What's the key to making good decisions? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research outlines a novel method for me ...
Money management sites promise financial salvation
Mar 17, 2009 |
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Money management websites promising to save the Internet generation from financial disaster have made their case to technology trendsetters.
Daylight time: Gimmick or good idea?
Jul 27, 2005 |
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Daylight saving time stirs controversy: supporters claim it saves energy, opponents say it disrupts international travel and is dangerous for children.
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