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Money, Politics and Health Care: A Disease-Creation Economy
By Mark Hyman, MDDr. Mark Hyman examines the connections of politics, money, and our healthcare system — and what we can do about it.
Money
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Total Money Makeover
By Brian JohnsonFinancial expert Dave Ramsey offers practical advice on how to overhaul your financial life.
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The Penny Pincher’s Guide to Eating Cheap (a.k.a. Notes From My Mother)
By Anjula RazdanSenior health editor Anjula Razdan offers advice on how to eat well without breaking the bank.
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The Stress of Just Scraping By
By Jon SpaydeDo you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck—no matter how much money you make? Here’s how to get ahead of the game, and stay there.
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Be a Bargainista
By Kris CarrKris Carr’s 12 tips on thrifty grocery shopping for healthy food.
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Not Keeping Up With the Joneses
By Jon SpaydeIf 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.
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Cash Conscious: Bari Tessler-Linden
By Jamie MartinFinancial therapist Bari Tessler-Linden helps people manage their money by first exploring their thoughts, values and beliefs.
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Behind the Scenes With Bari Tessler-Linden (Video)
By Experience Life StaffFinancial therapist Bari Tessler-Linden shares the story of how her Conscious Bookkeeping approach came to life in this behind the scenes video from our March 2010 cover shoot.
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Health on a Budget
By Joseph HartOK, money’s 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.
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A Mind for Money: Jean Chatzky
By Laine Bergeson BeccoPersonal 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.
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Penny-Wise Wisdom
By Erin PetersonWhen 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.
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Smart Money With Jean Chatzky (Video)
By Experience Life StaffFinancial expert Jean Chatzky shares practical advice for managing your finances in the tough economy.
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Out From Under: Escaping the Burdens of Debt Stress
By Catherine GuthrieThe 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.
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Conscious Bookkeeping
By Courtney HelgoeDetermined to take charge of your finances this year? Having trouble sticking to a budget — or balancing your checkbook? Try Conscious Bookkeeping.
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The Urge to Splurge
By Alyssa FordEmotion-induced shopping may seem harmless, but letting your feelings take over your wallet could end up costing you more than money.
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Putting Stock in Your Values
By Elizabeth LarsenEver 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.
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The Smart Money
By Erin PetersonMore 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.
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The Mirrors of Your Checkbook
By Cat ThompsonHow our most intimate sense of self and our use of money reflect each other.
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Diagnosis: Affluenza
By Jeremy HunterIt’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? Take our quiz and assess your treatment options.