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To Dump Bad Investments, First Focus On Your Goals
Bloomberg (HealthDay): People who focus on their hopes and aspirations may be less likely to cling to bad investments, a new study suggests. Volunteers were first given the choice to write about either their personal
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Personal Well-Being Is Linked to National Satisfaction, Especially When Times Are Tough
The country where you live can have a big impact on your life. A new study of people from 128 countries finds that the more satisfied people are with their country, the better they feel
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Women Are More Attracted to Men Whose Feelings Are Unclear, Study Finds
AOL: “Play hard to get” and “less is more” may actually be the best pieces of advice when it comes to relationships between men and women. New findings, published in Psychological Science, reveal that women
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Men: Keep Your Pokerface in Love
MSNBC: Love is like a game of poker. You shouldn’t give away exactly how you feel too soon. At least according to a study published in Psychological Science. College women found men more attractive if
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A Sales Promotion That Works for Shoes May Not For Chocolate
The Wall Street Journal: Generally speaking, shoppers prefer bonuses (such as a buy one, get one offer) to discounts (50% off), even if the net price is the same. Among other reasons, “the perception is
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Money can motivate weight loss — for a while
MSNBC: Obese people might be more likely to lose weight if they have money riding on their success — but the pounds may creep back once the financial carrot is gone, a small study finds.
