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Will Retirement Pay You a ‘Happiness Bonus’?
The Wall Street Journal: Life gets better after retirement—despite the financial and physical challenges associated with that time of life. That’s the upbeat conclusion of a new poll from MassMutual Financial Group, which finds that although
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Giving Brings Its Own Rewards
As children, we are often told by our parents that it is better to give than to receive; that we will get more enjoyment, fulfillment, and happiness from giving to others than from taking for
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5 Reasons Giving Thanks Can Improve Your Life
New York Magazine: If you’re older than 9, it’s hard to resist the urge to roll your eyes when someone at the Thanksgiving table suggests, “Let’s all go around the room and share what we’re
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Your Adult Siblings May Be The Secret To A Long, Happy Life
NPR: Somehow we’re squeezing 16 people into our apartment for Thanksgiving this year, with relatives ranging in age from my 30-year-old nephew to my 90-year-old mother. I love them all, but in a way the
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Thanksgiving and Gratitude: The Science of Happier Holidays
The Wall Street Journal: As the holiday shopping season moves into high gear, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of spending. But consider this conclusion from recent scientific research: Materialistic people are
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Shop Yourself Happy
The Atlantic: This year, a few pure souls might celebrate a freegan Christmas. Some will opt for a “Buy-Nothing” holiday. Others still will pull off a DIY Hanukkah. The vast majority of people who have some disposable income, however
