Urban Green Space Brings Happiness When Money Can't Buy It Anymore
Urban green spaces, such as parks, backyards, riverbanks, and urban farmlands, are thought to contribute to citizen happiness by promoting physical and mental health.
Jun 25, 2021 3:02 PM EDT

Mobile Money Improves Economic Well-Being In Kenya
Access to digital financial services lifted 194,000 Kenyan households out of poverty, a new study estimates, and increased consumption levels, especially among female-headed households.

Women Dominate OB/GYN Field But Make Less Money Than Male Counterparts
While women outnumber men as Ob/Gyn practitioners, they still make significantly less money and the pay gap extends to subspecialties like reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI), according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Your Spending Data May Reveal Aspects Of Your Personality
How you spend your money can signal aspects of your personality, according to research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
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Lack Of Awareness Of Inequality Means We Penalize Those Who Have Least Money
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Nice People Finish Last When It Comes To Money
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Parents: To Prepare Kids Financially, Give Them Practice With Money
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It's Not About Money -- Why Academic Scientists Engage In Commercial Activities
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Study: Women Entrepreneurs Are More Motivated By Social Impact Than Money
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Money Matters To Happiness--Perhaps More Than Previously Thought
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The Next Step is a Doozy: Things You Should Know Before Starting Your Own Brokerage
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Mohammad Hosseini on the Pros and Cons of Social Media Fame and How to Cope
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