Financial Health

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.

Eight strategies for saner holiday giving.

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.

Financial therapist Bari Tessler-Linden helps people manage their money by first exploring their thoughts, values and beliefs.

In an environment of economic contraction, many of us are looking for meaningful ways to cut back. Here’s good advice on how to get by with a little less, and enjoy it more.

Personal experience led finance guru Jean Chatzky to discover the deep link between financial security and a healthy, happy life. Now she’s helping the rest of us make the connection.

When the economy takes a hit, we’re prone to making panicked decisions about money. Here are four common money mistakes people make in lean times — and how to avoid them.

The worry, distraction and shame associated with debt can take an emotional and physical toll on our health. Here’s a look at the confounding factors that make debt such an oppressive source of stress, and some tips on how you can break free.

Whether we’re yearning for another cup of coffee or a better job, we spend a lot of time and energy just wanting. Here’s how to observe - and calm - the endless tide of want that can catch us in its undertow.

When it comes to enjoying a healthy, happy life, good intentions will get you just so far. You also need practical skills in a variety of areas — from health and fitness to relationships and finance. Here’s an action plan for assessing and building the skill sets that matter most to you right now.

Determined to take charge of your finances this year? Having trouble sticking to a budget — or balancing your checkbook? Try Conscious Bookkeeping.

Do you have the urge to splurge? Emotion-induced shopping may seem harmless, but letting your feelings take over your wallet could end up costing you more than money.

Planning for the next month is one thing. Planning for 20 years down the road is entirely different. Here's why shaping your chosen future is most definitely worth the stretch, and how you can get started, now.

Ever worry that your investments in certain stocks and mutual funds aren't meshing with your personal values? Socially Responsible Investing offers an alternative -- and surprisingly good returns.

More than a decade ago, authors Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez helped launch the voluntary-simplicity movement with their ideas for living more richly — by spending less. Today, for many, that penny-wise approach seems smarter than ever.

Our obsession with the trappings of success too often eclipses our essential priorities. Are we passing this affliction on to the next generation?

If you’ve been exhausted and bouncing a lot of energetic checks lately, the following tips may help you rebalance your bottom line.

It's an epidemic that's sweeping the nation and infecting millions of American consumers with an insatiable desire for more. Have you got the bug?