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Men Are Better at Sticking to Post Christmas Budgets, Right? [poll]

Brad Weiser — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:29:21 +0000

I’m not sure how the money flows at your place but things are a little tight at my house, just after Christmas. You have to bounce back from the overspending somehow, right? I think that guys are better at sticking to the budget. If I can’t touch it, I simply don’t touch it. When it [...]

Here Are the Five Most Awkward Financial Moments

Jackie — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:06:45 +0000

A survey from PR Newswire by CouponCabin.com asked people what they thought was the most awkward money-related moment.

Surprisingly, only 17% of people said that splitting the dinner check among a large group of people was awkward. Here are the five things that finished ahead of it:

Can 'Paranormal Activity' and 'Saw' Mess With Your Finances?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:16:25 +0000

While watching horror movies might seem like harmless fun, it could end up costing you more than the price of a ticket or a rental, say researchers.

A study to come out of the University of California, Berkeley found that scary movies can affect our financial decisions. Participants were split into two groups, one given horror films to watch and the other historical documentaries. Afterward, both groups participated in stock market simulations.

Losing Sleep Over Your Personal Finance Situation?

Jackie — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:25:05 +0000

We all have spent some long nights worrying about how we are going pay the next mortgage payment. And I am fully aware that I will probably never retire.

According to a new poll by "Newsweek" and the Daily Beast from ,The Daily Beast Americans are angry about EVERYTHING. Especially money. And we're losing sleep.

[POLL RESULTS] Who Handles the Finances in Your Household?

Brad Weiser — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:36:16 +0000

A study suggests that couples fight LESS about money if one of you has clear control over spending and bills. How do you manage money with your spouse? Do you do it? Is it a team effort? Poll results: How do you handle the finances in your house? Percent Answer 46.80% TEAM EFFORT – We both [...]