5 Ways Money Can Buy Happiness
Money can buy happiness: The trick is spending it right, say professors Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton, authors of "Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending."
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NYU Student Wants to Change How Young People Manage Money
NYU undergrad Scott Gamm has been an avid student of finance since he was 17, and now he's passing the secrets he's learned on to his peers in his book, "More Money, Please."
Buy Computers on Mondays, Books on Saturday, Stoves on Sunday
From books to bling to big-ticket appliances, it really does make a difference which day of the week you buy.
Bibliophiles Rejoice: BookBub Helps Readers Find the Best e-Book Deals
There are thousands of free and discounted e-books on the market. A new service, BookBub, helps you pick the best ones.
Monday Memo: This Week on the Saving Channel
A preview of what's happening this week on DailyFinance's new Saving Channel, where we bring you the best in money-saving ideas and strategies.
'Dow 36,000' Co-Author Says This Time, It'll Happen
With the Dow back to record highs, James K. Glassman, co-author of the most infamously wrong investment book of all time, 1999's "Dow 36,000: The New Strategy for Profiting From the Coming Rise in the Stock Market," has resurfaced to insist that he and Kevin Hassett weren't wrong, just ahead of their time.
Life After a Ponzi Scheme: Victim Turns Huge Loss into Literature
In 2008, R.P. McCabe saw a $1 million investment in real estate disappear, not due to the recession, but a Ponzi scheme that robbed around 700 investors of $100 million. First he got mad. Then he got depressed. Next, he got curious. And then he wrote a novel based on the experiences of his fellow victims: "Betrayed."
Barnes & Noble Launches New Tablets in E-Books Fight
NBarnes & Noble's first high-definition tablets, unveiled on Wednesday, were well received by analysts who said the devices keep the bookseller in the fight with Amazon.com, Apple, and Google -- for now.
What to Watch This Week: Tablets, Teslas, Books and Bedding
Here are a few things that will shape the week ahead on Wall Street: Microsoft will show off Windows 8 tablets; Tesla's hot Model S will reach buyers; Cricket gets the iPhone; Barnes & Noble opens its books; and Bed Bath & Beyond turns back the covers on earnings.
Surprise! Technology Has Made Us More Bookish
The boom in e-readers and tablets -- such as the iPad, Nook and Kindle -- has resulted in Americans starting to read more books, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center.
The Most Affordable Places to Retire in 2012
Financial planner Thomas Corey has a new book revealing the most affordable places to retire in 2012, highlighting cities and towns that also offer lifestyle benefits. He unveils the winners for DailyFinance's Laura Rowley.
The Price of Serious 'Harry Potter' Fandom: $401.08
When it comes to providing bewitchment for the buck, Harry Potter has notched some mesmerizing numbers. Fans who bought all the hardcover books, the DVDs, and attended the movies in first run, paid an average total of $401.08 -- not counting the $20 to $30 they'll pay for the DVD or Blu-Ray of "Deathly Hallows: Part 2."
Do We Still Need Brick-and-Mortar Bookstores?
The death of bookstore chain Borders begs the question: Is there still a place in the Internet-dominated market for brick-and-mortar booksellers and the value they add? Independent bookstores thinks so, and the numbers in the American Booksellers Association, believe it or not, are growing.
Judge Rejects Google Online Library Deal
A New York judge has called off a deal between Google and the book industry that would have created a universal library. But a new deal could still go forward with modifications.
Can Economic Theories Save Your Marriage?
Economic theories have long helped investors improve their portfolios, but can they also help improve your marriage? A new book called Spousonomics: Using Economics to Master Love, Marriage and Dirty Dishes, argues the answer is yes.