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Make Money Management an Act of Self-Care
Managing your finances can be an act of self-care. Learn how to make it work for you.
4 Ways to Grow Your Generosity
Giving can lead to greater health and happiness. Here are four ideas to contribute your time, money, and talents.
The Gifts of Generosity
Why giving more than you receive can lead to greater health and happiness.
What to Try Now: Heifer International
Consider giving the gift of livestock to a family in need this holiday season.
How Your Spending Habits Reflect Your Values and Support Your Energy
How our most intimate sense of self and our use of money reflect each other.
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Money Satisfaction
Learn how we spend our savings can increase our satisfaction in Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending.
Behind the Scenes: Kate Northup (Video)
The author and financial expert shares the backstory of her book, Money: A Love Story, offers tips for honoring your values as you work your way out of debt, and explains the essential role loving yourself plays in the process.
Kate Northrup: In Praise of Plenty
Taking care of your finances is a key part of caring for yourself, says the author and financial educator.
The Health Risks of Being Young and in Debt
The United States consumer debt in 2013 totaled 11.5 trillion dollars. That’s $7,115 of debt per household.
What, Me Budget?
Smart Money Smart Kids coauthor and money expert Rachel Cruze on overcoming your resistance to living on a household budget and creating a financial plan.
How to Handle Credit-Card Debt
Three financial experts offer advice — and hope — handling the unique stress of credit-card debt.
For Love and Money: The Sequel
Author and financial educator Ruth Hayden explains the “four cornerstones” of a healthy partnership, and how they can relieve the stress of sharing a financial life.
For Love and Money
Financial expert Ruth Hayden helps couples move beyond their money issues. In this first of two installments, she explains why we fight about finances — and how to find common ground.
Prioritize Happiness Over Possessions for a Stronger Marriage
Why couples who focus on mutual core values are happier.
Money, Politics and Health Care: A Disease-Creation Economy
Dr. Mark Hyman examines the connections of politics, money, and our healthcare system — and what we can do about it.
Total Money Makeover
Financial expert Dave Ramsey offers practical advice on how to overhaul your financial life.
The Stress of Just Scraping By
Do you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck—no matter how much money you make? Here’s how to get ahead of the game, and stay there.
5 Strategies for Not Keeping Up With the Joneses
If you’re hanging out with pals who have a lot more money to spend than you do, it can be awkward. Money expert Ruth Hayden offers rich advice.
Behind the Scenes With Bari Tessler-Linden (Video)
Financial therapist Bari Tessler-Linden shares the story of how her Conscious Bookkeeping approach came to life in this behind the scenes video from our March 2010 cover shoot.
Tips for Living Healthy on a Budget
Money may be tight, but your health is invaluable. So where can you scrimp, and where should you spend wisely? Here’s how to make the money-saving decisions that are right for your budget — and your body.