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In Today’s Supreme Court Case, Freedom Of Speech Meets Your Wallet
FiveThirtyEight: Every time we buy something with our credit cards, whether at a high-end restaurant or a local bodega, merchants pay a percentage of the transaction to companies like Visa and MasterCard. These “swipe fees”
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Why Naming A Precise Figure During Negotiations Could Backfire
The Huffington Post: In negotiating, is a more precise opening offer always better? It might be — but it depends on the experience level of the person with whom you’re negotiating, a recent study from
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To Save Money, Pay Attention to Your Mood
New York Magazine: In this chaotic and uncertain world, there are still a few things we can count on to happen each December. The air will turn colder. There will be some outrage about the
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The Mistakes We Make When Giving to Charity
The Wall Street Journal: All of us think about giving during the holiday season. But it’s possible that we’re thinking about it wrong. That’s the conclusion of recent research, which suggests that our generosity and
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Can’t Wait to Celebrate: Holiday Cheer Increases Impulsivity
World financial markets tend to spike just before holidays, new research suggests this may be because “holiday euphoria” prompts impulsive behavior.
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Year of Upheaval for Restaurants That Ended Tipping
The New York Times: The owners of Huertas, a cheerful Spanish small-plates restaurant in the East Village, knew they would have to raise prices when they abolished tipping last December. But when the octopus plate
