Posts Tagged ‘money’
Thinking ‘time is money’ can spoil time off
U. TORONTO (CAN) — Do you pass the time—or spend it? The difference may affect how happy you are during leisure time, a new study shows. Continue…
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Society & Culture - Jan 24, 2012 12:23 - 0 Comments
When the brain refuses to take the cash
EMORY (US) — Brain images show personal values that people refuse to disavow—even when offered cash to do so—are processed differently than values that are willingly sold. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 27, 2011 10:52 - 1 Comment
Cash vs. happiness? Show me the money
CORNELL (US) — Given the choice of a job with more hours and a higher salary or one with reasonable hours but less pay, many people opt for the cash, even if it means a compromise on happiness. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 22, 2011 11:02 - 5 Comments
Pretty is profitable: $250,000 on average
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — The best looking people earn an extra $250,000, on average, during their careers than the least attractive people and are more likely to remain employed, get promoted, and even secure loans. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 20, 2010 14:16 - 3 Comments
Is money the ultimate pain reliever?
U. MINNESOTA (US)—Simply holding money may actually reduce pain—both physical and emotional. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 27, 2010 18:46 - 6 Comments
Secret to happiness: Hourly wages
STANFORD (US)—The link between money and happiness is stronger for workers paid by the hour than for their salary-earning counterparts. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 6, 2009 13:59 - 1 Comment
World’s poor lack access, not savvy
NYU (US)—The first in-depth examination of how the world’s poorest households patch together their financial existences—many on less than $2 a day—finds they do so with sophistication and complexity. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 18, 2009 9:36 - 3 Comments
Fixating on finances can feed your funk
PRINCETON (US)—A study of the mental state of the modern American woman has found a powerful link between concerns over financial security and satisfaction with one’s life. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 18, 2009 9:52 - 0 Comments
‘Trader mindset’ dampens emotional reaction to loss
NYU/CALTECH (US)—For most stock traders, loss is just part of the job—especially in today’s bear market. However, results of a new study suggest that, unlike amateur traders, professionals seem to develop an emotional numbness to losing money.
