Money – Experience Life

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Richest Americans Live Up to 15 Years Longer Than the Poorest

By Michael Dregni

The health–wealth gap continues to divide us, a new mega-study finds.

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4 Reasons to Hop on a Bicycle

By Michael Dregni

Bikes mean big business — and huge health benefits — according to a first-of-its-kind study.

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Money Therapy

By Anne Holzman

Managing your finances can be an act of self-care. Learn how to make it work for you.

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What to Try Now: Heifer International

By Experience Life Staff

Consider giving the gift of livestock to a family in need this holiday season.

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The Mirrors of Your Spending

By Cat Thompson

How our most intimate sense of self and our use of money reflect each other.

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Behind the Scenes: Kate Northup (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

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.

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Kate Northrup: In Praise of Plenty

By Laine Bergeson

Taking care of your finances is a key part of caring for yourself, says the author and financial educator.

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The Health Risks of Being Young and in Debt

By Experience Life Staff

The United States consumer debt in 2013 totaled 11.5 trillion dollars. That’s $7,115 of debt per household.

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What, Me Budget?

By Jon Spayde

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.

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How Americans Shop

By Laine Bergeson

Laine Bergeson compiles some compelling statistics around spending from Mark Ellwoods new book, Bargain Fever.

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The Pain of Plastic Money

By Jon Spayde

Three financial experts offer advice — and hope — handling the unique stress of credit-card debt.

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COMING CLEAN: What Happens When You Throw Money at a Crowd…

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Many people donate money or time to charities this time of year, but one Twin Cities man decided he’d give $1,000 away — to complete strangers. At the Mall of America. I caught this news clip online tonight and wanted to share it with you all. Part of me applauded his intention, the other part… Read more »

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For Love and Money: The Sequel

By Courtney Helgoe

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.

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For Love and Money

By Courtney Helgoe

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.