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7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Making A Large Purchase

You’re convinced: You need that new iPhone or genuine Armani tie. Or maybe you know that gigantic, high-res entertainment center will transform your weekends. So you swipe your card and the dream item becomes yours. Your level of excitement is an understatement. That’s until, a few weeks down the line, when you’re staring…

We know that stress can affect our health in many ways, sometimes causing heart disease, obesity, asthma and diabetes. But did you know the brain is physically impacted by stress? Neuroscientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have found that chronic stress triggers long-term changes in brain structure and function. Neuroeconomics, a fascinating sub-specialty of…

Just Say No! Teach Your Child to Curb Impulse Purchases.

It’s no secret that impulse buys can wreak havoc on a carefully constructed budget. Retailers know this all too well – that’s why the checkout counters in groceries, pharmacies and large shopping centers are packed with dozens of things you may not really need. Sometimes, you might come home from those stores spending more than…

There is one thing you can start doing this year to take away a lot of stress in your 20s, and that is to minimize your student loan burden. A lot of today’s students are graduating with the equivalent of a mortgage … but they have no house to show for it. There is no…