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Laura Rowley Money & Happiness

Laura Rowley

Drawing from culture, psychology, philosophy, and everyday experience, Laura Rowley looks at how money can facilitate or sabotage happiness. With an upbeat, stylish delivery and a commonsense approach, she offers advice on achieving both wealth and happiness. "Money & Happiness" appears every Thursday exclusively on Yahoo! Finance. View Laura's Bio

Smart Tools for Shopping, Saving and Investing
Thu, Oct 01, 2009
These online personal finance tools focus on education, transparency and getting the deal. ...Read full article
The Factors in College Success
Thu, Sep 24, 2009
How students -- and their parents -- can improve the odds of earning a bachelor's degree. ...Read full article
The Moral Side of Health Care Reform
Thu, Sep 17, 2009
Amid the debate on costs, what's the role of personal responsibility? ...Read full article
Taking Advantage of Open Enrollment
Wed, Sep 09, 2009
Here’s how you can gain from open enrollment, the once-a-year opportunity for workers to change their benefit packages. ...Read full article
Lessons Learned in the Clunkers Frenzy
Wed, Sep 02, 2009
What every new car buyer should know -- and avoid. ...Read full article
Examining the Link Between Gender and Finance
Wed, Aug 26, 2009
A new study reveals some interesting findings about gender, risk-taking and money matters. ...Read full article
Why I Canned the Cable
Wed, Aug 19, 2009
Lessons from the science of self-control can boost both academic and financial success. ...Read full article
With Spending, Opposites Attract. And Repel
Thu, Aug 13, 2009
A study shows married adults with different spending habits are attracted to each other -- and that can mean trouble. ...Read full article
Five Secrets Your Bank Doesn't Want You to Know
Wed, Aug 05, 2009
Stay on guard, because banks are squeezing customers with historically high fees. ...Read full article
New Cars for the Price of Used
Thu, Jul 30, 2009
Incentives, financing options and rising used-car prices are making new models a bargain. ...Read full article
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    1-yr Closed 3.54%
    3-yr Closed 4.15%
    5-yr Closed 4.97%
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    3-yr Annual 2.12%
    5-yr Annual 2.77%
  • RRSP Type Rate
    1-yr 0.94%
    3-yr 2.09%
    5-yr 2.75%

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